Use a good-quality potting mix to ensure proper drainage and nutrients.

Watering

Be careful not to overwater as indoor plants can be susceptible to root rot. Always stick your finger in the soil first to check the moisture level.

Lighting and Photosynthesis

Plants need sunlight in order to photosynthesize, a plant takes carbon dioxide from the air and water molecules from water and makes food molecules for itself with the help of sunlight. If a plant canrsquo;t photosynthesize it dies because it canrsquo;t feed itself.

Indoor Plants Thriving in Shadowy Places

Low light plants are typically plants that only receive indirect sunlight but still manage to survive. They will usually live a good few feet away from a window.

Nerve Plant

The Nerve Plant (also called fittonia) is ideal for windowsill planters and small containers. This attractive small leaf native of Peru is available in a variety of leaf colors and bicolors, green leaves can be partially or mostly colored in pink, white, and light green. It grows 6-12 inches so it’s perfect for small spaces.

Aglaonema

Aglaonema is a great low light houseplant, tolerating neglect and having pretty spotted leaves with silver or pink markings. It tolerates low light much better than many other houseplants.

Staghorn Ferns

Staghorn Ferns are epiphytic, meaning they grow naturally on other plants instead of in soil. As houseplants, they can even grow mounted on wooden boards. They prefer shady spots and can burn in direct sunlight. Be sure to allow them to dry out between waterings.

Snake Plants

The Snake Plant (also called mother in laws tongue) is a very long-lived plant that can thrive for decades. It has a dramatic upright architectural shape and will survive in even the darkest rooms. New types also have interesting spear-like shaped foliage instead of the more common flat leaves.

Tradescantia

Tradescantia with eye-catching green or bright purple striped leaves will handle low light levels. Tradescantia plants look smashing in a hanging basket or draped over the edges of a shelf.

Boston Fern

Boston Ferns develop bright green arching fronds that look great in urns or baskets. Boston ferns thrive in partially shady indoor and outdoor locations away from cold drafts or heat ducts. Like all ferns, they love humidity so mist often during the winter to minimize leaf drop.

Dracaena

Under the Dracaena umbrella, yoursquo;ll find an array of plants with tapered narrow leaves that are green, red, yellow, and variegated. Like many houseplants, it prefers bright indirect light but tolerates low light placement well. Choose green varieties and expect even slower growth in dim settings.

Prayer Plant

The Prayer Plant (also called Maranta leuconeura) brightens the dark corners of your home with its cheerful foliage. This easy-care charmer sports variegated green and cream leaves with bright red or purple veins. It gets its name from the fact that the leaves fold up at night. Prayer plant only grows 6-8 inches tall so itrsquo;s a good choice for an end table or bookshelf. Be careful not to let the soil dry out completely.

Red Anthurium

The Anthurium plantrsquo;s waxy flowers can be pink, white, or red and it flowers throughout the entire year. Each bloom lasts about six weeks. Water it one to two times per week and wipe down the leaves with a damp wet cloth occasionally if you notice a buildup of dust or insects.

Rex Begonia

The Rex Begonia has colorful leaves and can grow up to nine inches long and five inches wide. Rex Begonias love indirect light and humidity, but they can thrive in low light too. Water them whenever the soil becomes dry to the touch.