Think all houseplants need a ton of light to thrive? Think again! You may be surprised to learn a lot of plants will tolerate low-light environments, and some even prefer it! So what indoor plants are good for low light? Scroll to meet the top 10 indoor plants we recommend for dark rooms, hallways, basements, or cubicles. Any of these houseplants make great additions to the low-light spaces in your home, office, or dorm room. Just be sure to place them at least 8-10’ away from windows.
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#1 Sansevieria spp.
Snake Plant
Gardeners of every color thumb adore this stress-free, drought-tolerant, air-cleaning houseplant. The dwarf ‘Bird’s Nest’ varieties are also perfect for displaying next to the computer or on the nightstand (prefers moderate to low soil moisture).
Shop these varieties now: Standard, Birds Nest, Fernwood Mikado, Moonshine, Night Owl, Silver Flame, and so many more! View all varieties & sizes available.
#2 Zamioculcas zamiifolia
ZZ Plant
Fuss free and succulent-like, this is an amazing houseplant offering glossy leaves (prefers moderate to low soil moisture).
Shop these varieties now: Raven® ZZ Plant, ZZ Plant 4″, ZZ Plant 6″, ZZ Plant 10″
#3 Epipremnum spp.
Pothos
Also known as Devil’s Ivy, this is the easiest trailing plant, hands down (prefers moderate to low soil moisture)!
Shop these varieties now: Golden Pothos 6″ Hanging Basket, Golden Pothos 8″ Hanging Basket, Pothos ‘Marble Queen’ 6″, Pothos ‘N Joy’ 4″
#4 Chamaedorea elegans
Palm Neanthe Bella
Also known as Parlor Palm, this plant is not only tolerant of low light, but also a fantastic pet-friendly plant (pet friendly dogs & cats per www.ASPCA.com).
Shop these varieties now: Parlor Palm 4″
#5 Philodendron spp.
Philodendron
With so many varieties available, there is so much to love about Philodendron, and it’s one of the easiest plant families to grow.
Shop these varieties now: Philodendron 4″, Philodendron ‘Birkin’ 6″, Philodendron ‘Xanadu’ 10″, Philodendron ‘Selloum’ 10″
#6 Dieffenbachia spp.
Dumb Cane
This plant is a beacon of light in a dark room with its upright habit that makes for an outstanding floor plant. It’s also great when raised on a plant stand for the home or office (prefers moderate to low soil moisture).
Shop these varieties now: Dumb Cane 4″, Dumb Cane 6″, Dumb Cane 10″
#7 Spathiphyllum spp.
Peace Lily
The Peace Lily is the finest low light, blooming houseplant by far, offering both green and variegated leaf varieties.
Shop these varieties now: Peace Lily 4″, Peace Lily ‘Domino’ 6″
#8 Aglaonema spp.
Chinese Evergreen
These beautiful, variegated plants come in shades of green and silver, along with the “Exotic” varieties that exhibit hues of pink and red.
Shop these varieties now: Chinese Evergreen ‘Exotic’ 6″
#9 Dracaena spp.
Dragon Tree
Also known as Dragon Tree or Spike, this relative of the Agave family, there are numerous varieties of this reliable foliage houseplant that transitions indoors and out for summer making an exceptional foliage focal point.
Shop these varieties now: Dragon Tree 6″, Dragon Tree ‘Magenta’ 10″
#10 Monstera spp.
Swiss Cheese Plant
A close relative of the Philodendron, it can tolerate low to medium indirect light, no problem (prefers moderate to low soil moisture).
Shop these varieties: Monstera, Swiss Cheese Plant 6″, Monstera, Swiss Cheese Plant ‘Ginny ‘ 6″, Monstera, Swiss Cheese Plant 10″
What does low light mean?
How much light does your plant need? It depends on the type of plant! Some prefer bright light, some prefer medium light, and some prefer (or will tolerate) very low light. Check out our video that defines what a low-light environment is in your home or office, and meet 6 plant families that surprisingly thrive in it.
need more help deciding?
At Petitti’s, you’ll find everything from low light, Air Purifying, Pet & People Friendly, Bathroom Beauties and Thirsty Much houseplants to fit your unique environment or interest.
Browsing is easy because all plants are organized by lighting requirement or purpose. And, our expert staff is always on hand to help you navigate your interests, answer your questions, and prepare you for success.