Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
Ever wondered why your houseplants don’t thrive in certain corners of your house? Read about these five fantastic houseplants for low light. It will help you choose appropriate plants for your darker corners.
Although all plants need some indirect light, some need less light than others. Generally speaking, indoor plants can be classified as high light, medium light and low-light-loving. When choosing your houseplants, do some research and buy them according to the amount of light they require. Low-light plants are really low maintenance. You can place them in a dimly lit corners and they will thrive.
Here are some great, easily attainable houseplants for low light spots. You can buy all of them at Home Depot, Rona, or local nurseries.
Dracaena
Dracaena prefers bright, indirect light, but can easily adapt to low light. It also easily tolerates drought. It should be watered when the top soil is 50-75% dry. There are about fifty species of dracaenas and most of them make great houseplants for low light.
Snake Plant, or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue:
Snake plant is perfect for shady areas, plus it has many medicinal benefits. It helps remove air pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene and filter out impurities such as xylene, trichloroethylene, toluene, and ammonia. The snake plant is known to remove up to 87% of these harmful toxins at night. What’s more, it can also reduce the level of nitrate ions. Last, but not least, it makes a wonderful decorative plant for homes and offices. In the East, business owners still follow the ancient beliefs and put them in their offices to boost their profits.
ZZ Plant
ZZ Plant is a fashionable plant. You can frequently spot it on social media, especially Pinterest and on interior designers’ websites. No wonder, because it not only offers visual effects, but is extremely easy to care for. Additionally, it tolerates neglect, low light and draught. However, it has one major drawback. All parts of the plant are toxic, so keep it away from pets and small children and wash your hands after handling it to avoid skin irritation. Water sparingly and enjoy its lash foliage. It can grow to impressive heights.
Philodendron
Philodendron is another great plant for low-light spaces. There are two main types of philodendron: the vines and non-climbers. It is an easy and good-natured plant that likes moist soil and tolerates all levels of light.
Prayer Plant
Medium light without direct exposure and moderate light works well for the prayer plant. There are two main varieties of prayer plants: calathea and maranta. Calathea is a good choice for shady spots. It prefers well-draining soil with high humidity. Marantas are known for their leaves folding in the evening and reopening in the morning, much like hands in prayer. Both varieties are completely non-poisonous.
Which of the five do you have experience with? Do they work well in low-light spots of your home?