Houseplants benefit us in many ways. They brighten our homes, help change our moods and even clean the air. A common question we get is "will this plant do okay if I don't have a lot of light?" Just because you don't have a bright, well-lit room in your home or office, doesn’t mean you can't grow healthy houseplants. Here are five houseplants that are easy to grow and will do well in areas where they don't receive a lot of light.
The distinct ornamental foliage of Aglaonema or Chinese Evergreens makes them a standout display in your room or office. A slow growing plant, Chinese Evergreens like to be pot bound so don’t be in a hurry to repot them. Water thoroughly, then let the soil dry out slightly before you water again.
The Snake Plant is an easy to grow succulent; very tough and durable and very tolerant of low light. Some varieties can grow two to three feet tall. Water liberally, then let the soil dry out a little before you water again. This is a great choice if you’re just learning how to care for houseplants.
The ZZ plant is a slow-growing plant that tolerates less-than-perfect conditions indoors. It does well in low-light areas and tolerates low humidity conditions very well.
A super easy houseplant, pothos can be grown in a hanging basket or in a pot on the table or desk. There are many varieties to choose from.
Peperomia plants can handle low to high light. Let the soil dry out slightly between watering. Growing Peperomia supposedly brings you luck with money. In addition, plan to feed your low light houseplants about every two weeks with houseplant fertilizer, such as Jack’s 20-20-20. These are five good choices for low light conditions. There are many more. We’ll be glad to help you pick the plants that will match the conditions in your home and office. will help your indoor garden thrive for many years.
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