11 Houseplants That Flourish in Low Light
No natural light? No problem.
If you’re an aspiring indoor gardener struggling with low lighting at home, don’t despair—you can still have a thriving plant collection. If your space doesn’t catch enough rays for more tropical foliage, you can turn to these botanical beauties that can thrive in low and indirect light.
Pothos
Costa Farms 4" Golden Pothos With Planter
The Costa Farms 4" Golden Pothos is paired with a Premium mid-century modern planter and plant stand, ready to make a décor statement in your home or office. Also known as devil's ivy and one of the easiest house plants to grow, it is low maintenance and requires very little care. Water when top soil is dry, drain any excess water. Will tolerate all light levels.
ShopThe Sill Pothos Jade
Pothos plants are loved for their quick-growing, trailing vines that flourish in bright to medium light with weekly waterings. They are an excellent choice for beginner plant parents and require little care. This classic Jade variety is a great way to expand your plant collection while sticking to tried-and-true, easy-care plants.
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Hirt's Gardens Heart Leaf Philodendron
"Heart-leaf" Philodendron is probably one of the easiest house plants to grow. Place them nearly anywhere (except direct sun) and they will thrive. Allow the soil to dry about one inch from the surface before watering. Feed monthly with a balanced plant food. If your plant becomes leggy... just cut it back to the desired size. The cuttings are easily rooted in a container of water or vermiculite. Native to: Southern Brazil Growth habit: A trailing or climbing plant. When grown unsupported usually not over 12" in height. Vines can reach over 6 foot in length.
ShopThe Sill Philodendron Silver in Small Prospect Planter
The Philodendron Green is paired with our Small Prospect Planter, an earthenware pot measuring 4.25" tall and 5" wide. Your plant height may vary slightly. It comes potted in our soil mix to increase plant health, longevity, and growth. The Prospect does not have a drainage hole. It has a layer of porous lava rocks lining the bottom to ensure proper drainage. The Prospect is named after Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Photo Courtesy of The Sill
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The Sill Bird’s Nest Fern in Medium Grant Planter
The Bird’s Nest Fern is paired with our Grant Planter, an earthenware pot measuring 6.7" tall and 7" wide. Your plant height and length may vary slightly. It comes potted in our soil mix to increase plant health, longevity, and growth. The Grant Planter does not have a drainage hole. It has a layer of porous lava rocks lining the bottom to ensure proper drainage. The Grant is named after Chicago’s Grant Park. Photo Courtesy of The Sill
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Costa Farms Burgundy Rubber Plant
EASY CARE! Water the top inch of soil of the Rubber Plant once the soil feels dry. Never allow the soil to become saturated. LOVES INDOOR LIGHT: Rubber plant happily grows in bright light. Light helps their leaves retain their burgundy color. BONUS! A MODERN DECORATOR PLANTER: Rubber Plant comes planted in a 10-inch gray decorative pot, ready to adorn any room. These lush plants are grown by the horticultural experts at Costa Farms. REAP HEALTH BENEFITS: Studies show that raising plants such as Rubber Plant help clear indoor air of pollutants. Having plants in your home improves your mood, sparks your creativity, and reduces stress. ENJOY LIVING HOME DÉCOR: Rubber Plants feature exotic dark, striking foliage and add life to your home, porch, or office. Ships at a minimum of 24-in. tall. Keep this plant for yourself or give as a gift!
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Bloomscape Dracaena Limelight
Healthy, beautiful plants delivered straight to your doorstep A couple well placed plants can go a long way toward making a space feel alive and vibrant, warm and cozy, clean and cool — whatever vibe you’re looking for, Bloomscape has the plants to help you achieve it. The plants spend the first part of their lives in specialized greenhouses, cared for attentively by plant experts, up until the day they ship straight to your doorstep to begin the rest of their lives with you.
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Costa Farms Snake Plant Zeylanica
The Sansevieria, or known as its more common name, Snake Plant, is a classic houseplant that has gained popularity in modern and contemporary decor because of it's architectural linear leaves and varieties of colors. It is the ideal houseplant and can adapt to any environment. The Snake Plant is very forgiving and will tolerate neglect. Sansevieria vary in size and look great on shelves, tabletops and as accent floor plants. Photo Courtesy of Amazon
ShopSnake Plant, Teak Wood Pot
Easy to care for and a striking addition to any room, this sansevieria arrives ready to display in a gorgeous teak pot. Photo Courtesy of Terrain
ShopThe Sill Snake Plant Laurentii in Small Prospect Planter
The Snake Plant Laurentii is paired with our Small Prospect Planter, an earthenware pot measuring 4.25" tall and 5" wide. Your plant height may vary slightly. It comes potted in our soil mix to increase plant health, longevity, and growth. The Prospect does not have a drainage hole. It has a layer of porous lava rocks lining the bottom to ensure proper drainage. The Prospect is named after Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Photo Courtesy of The Sill
ShopThe Sill x Poppy Flowers The Day Off Bouquet Kit
Is there anything better than a beautiful day? We suggest a Day Off to take a Nature Walk. Breathe in the smell of freshly bloomed flowers, soak up the sun, and indulge in some R&R. We’ve partnered with fellow nature lovers Poppy Flowers on an exclusive collection* of floral design kits – it’s a great time to bring the outdoors in. This DIY floral bouquet kit is inspired by that vibrant, energetic feeling of having a day off. Whatever taking time for yourself looks like to you, we’re here to help celebrate it. Kit comes with an arrangement of fresh cut stems, plant food, and the option to include a glass vase to create one beautiful display.
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Costa Farms Aglaonema Silver Bay in 9.25 in. Grower Pot
The Delray Plants Aglaonema Silver Bay is known for its beautiful foliage, good growth habit, and excellent performance indoors. Aglaonema gives a lush welcoming presence placed anywhere indoors. Resistant to disease.
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The Sill ZZ Plant
The ZZ Plant is characterized by its waxy green leaves above the surface of its potting mix, and its large potato-like rhizomes underneath. These rhizomes store water, making the ZZ a hardy, drought-tolerant houseplant that only needs water every few weeks.
ShopZZ Plant, Teak Wood Pot
Easy to care for with glossy, green leaves, the ZZ plant flourishes in almost any environment. This indoor beauty arrives ready to display in a teak wood pot. Photo Courtesy of Terrain
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Bloomscape Kimberly Queen Fern
Graceful and timeless, this pet-friendly fern adds a touch of the tropics to any space. With sword-shaped fronds that multiply over time, the Kimberly Queen Fern is incredibly easy to care for.
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Calathea Lancifolia Rattlesnake Plant
Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia). One of the very best indoor ornamental houseplants, Rattlesnake Calathea has long, medium green leaves with dark decorative spots. The undersides of the leaves are deep purple. A beautiful accent plant for the home or patio, Calathea lancifolia grows to 30” tall and creates a magnificent specimen. As with others in this family, keep the soil evenly moist and grow in a well-drained potting mix. The item that is being sold is not the same as the picture, but is something similar and not necessarily identical.
ShopThe Sill Calathea Rattlesnake
The Calathea Rattlesnake is paired with our August Planter, a ceramic pot measuring 4.5" tall and 5" wide. This plant is pet-friendly. Your plant height may vary slightly. It comes potted in our potting mix to increase plant health, longevity, and growth. The August features drainage holes and saucer. It is named after Augusto Weberbauer (1871–1948), a German botanist that began his career studying Peruvian seagrass. Photo Courtesy of The Sill
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6 Low Light Air Plant Pack
LOW LIGHT AND EASY CARE HOUSE PLANTS: All of the Tillandsia Air Plants included in this pack will thrive in low light conditions. They are also extremely low maintenance and easy to care for 6 PLANTS: You will receive a total of 6 air plants that are that are ideal for low-light conditions. The plants will measure at least 2" and may be as large as 3" GIFT IDEAS: This multi-purpose gift suits a mixture of decorative applications but also makes an enduring statement that every plant should be cherished. Give the gift of life to those who acknowledge the importance of these eco-friendly gems DIY HOME DECOR: These live tropical plants are perfect for do it yourself terrarium kits, holders, and hanging planters. They are ideal for indoor decor and make very unique housewarming gifts for both women and men. Your creativity and ideas are the only things that will limit what you can do with them HEALTHY LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEED: Your air plants will arrive alive and healthy. Each order will come with a 100 percent live arrival guarantee, plus free email support directly from the owners
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Low Light Terrarium Plant Collection, Set of 6
Creating a terrarium, dish garden or living centerpiece is easier than you think! Start with small plants and then adorn your creation with pebbles, reindeer moss, curios, sea glass and other treasures to make it uniquely yours. These sweet foliage plants are sized just right for small plantings. Give them indirect light and moist soil. Each low-light plant collection includes six plants hand-selected by our growers; actual plants may vary slightly based on seasonal availability. Photo Courtesy of Gardener's Supply Company
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