Plants We Love - Low Light
Collection by Cymbidium floral
North facing windows and areas with plenty of flourescent light throughout the day. Plants should be placed as close to the windows as possible and no more than 20 feet away. If it's too dark to read then it's too dark for a plant. To determent how much light your space gets, at noon when the sun is the brightest, come close to the spot where you are planning to place a plant and inspect the shadow. Faint shadow that lacks good definition means it is a low light spot.
Calathea Rattlesnake
Calathea Rattlesnake BRIGHTNESS: Prefers medium light, tolerates low light. WATER: Water when top 1" of soil is dry (approx 1x a week). Leaves curl up when thirsty. HUMIDITY: Normal to slightly higher humidity. Air purifying. Leaves fold vertically at night (as if clasping in prayer). Non-toxic Photo Credit: thesill.com
ZZ Plant
LIGHT: Best in bright to moderate, indirect light but fine in extremely low light. Curling leaves, yellowing and leaning can all be an indication of too much light. WATER: They need less rather than more water. Water the plant only when the soil has dried out. It can survive months without water, but will grow faster if watered somewhat regularly. Toxic to Dogs & Cats. Photo Credit: mycityplants.com
Snake Plant
BRIGHTNESS: Low, Medium, or Bright, thrives in bright, but tolerates low. WATER: About every 2 weeks Allow potting mix to dry out completely between waterings. HUMIDITY: Any. BENEFITS: Air purifier, high oxygen production. Photo Credit: mycityplants.com
Alocasia Polly
Alocaisa Polly - African Mask Plant - BRIGHTNESS: Medium to Bright Medium indirect light to dappled sun. Tolerates low light. Not suited for intense, direct sun. WATER: About every 1-2 weeks Allow potting mix to dry out completely between waterings. HUMIDITY: Any Photo Credit: thesill.com
Birds Nest Fern
Victoria Birds Nest Fern BRIGHTNESS: Low to Medium Medium indirect light to dappled sun. Tolerates low light. Not suited for intense, direct sun. WATER: Weekly When potting mix is half-dry to dry, about 2" down. Can tolerate moistness. HUMIDITY Normal to Humid Normal to higher humidity. Photo Credit: thesill.com
Aglaonema Plant
Benefits: Air purifier. Botanical name: Aglaonema Silverado. Light: Low to medium light. No direct sun. Photo Credit: mycityplants.com
Corn Plant
Benefits: Ornamental. Air purifier. Botanical name: Dracaena fragrans “Massangeana”. Light: Low to medium. No direct sun. Photo Credit: mycityplants.com
Iron Plant
Benefits: Tolerant of neglect. Botanical name: Aspidistra Elatior. Light: Low to medium. No direct sun. Photo Credit: mycityplants.com