The winter months in Northeast Ohio can be trying, giving us more than our fair share of gray skies, winter storms, and short days with reduced hours of sunlight. Despite all that, several houseplant species actually do well in this lighting aspect, successfully cheering up our cloudiest days and our lowest-light spaces at home and work. Many are also shown to purify air, increase humidity, reduce illness and depression, and increase creativity and productivity. Yes, please!
Thriving, Not Striving
Houseplants that like the lower light of winter
bringing it all together
like a boss
While easy to grow indoors and full of positive attributes, members of the Aroid plant family (such as Dieffenbachia, Aglaonema, and Spathiphyllum presented) are considered toxic for pets and people, so they’re best grown in homes where they can be displayed out of reach or where there’s little concern that loved ones will get into them. Degrees of toxicity can range from mild irritation to more problematic symptoms. To select the best plants for your home, please reference the ASPCA’s website for a list of toxic and non-toxic plants.