Nothing makes a room more inviting than adding a houseplant to your home or office. A houseplant is an easy way to brighten up any space. However if the space lacks windows, many people think they can’t enjoy the beauty of a plant. 

But good news, this is not the case. You can give every room in your home that needs that extra burst of green. In fact, rooms that lack light often benefit the most from a living plant. 

Not sure which plants grow best in dark rooms? Here are 7 of our favorites that thrive in low-light conditions.

Ferns

Ferns, such as rabbit’s foot, staghorn, and asparagus ferns are potted plants that thrive indoors. Ferns respond best to indirect light, high humidity, and moist soil. Keep your fern within 400 to 800 feet of a window, or support its growth with supplemental light. 

Maidenhairs have delicate leaves, often described as fan-shaped. They can easily dry out if soil isn’t kept moist enough, or if exposed to too much light.

Pothos 

Pothos are quick-growing plants that can be kept compact or allowed to stretch out. Allow the top inch of soil to become dry, before watering it because these plants are prone to fungus.

Pothos prefer dry to average air and need to be kept away from cold drafts. These plants do well with indirect light and are incredibly easy to care for.

Anthurium

Also known as the Flamingo Flower, these spectacular-looking plants are easy to grow. Their soil is best kept damp, but not wet. As they thrive, they can develop aerial roots. To protect them, cover the roots with sphagnum moss.

The yellow spadice display will also last up to a month. They prefer indirect to medium light. If they don’t receive enough, they’ll become dilapidated. But it can be corrected with a grow light or different plant positioning.

Bella Palm

Bella Palm, also known as a Parlor Palm, can reach up to 6 feet tall indoors, and 16 feet outdoors. Most plants mediate around the 4-foot range. They’re native to the tropical regions of Guatemala and Southern Mexico. 

Bella Palms do grow quickly, but they shouldn’t be repotted more than every 2-3 years. They prefer lower light and less frequent watering, so they’re the perfect low-maintenance plant.

Spider Plant 

Also known as the ribbon plant and hen and chickens, this plant needs indirect light or the leaves can scorch. Only water when the top 50% of the soil is dry to the touch. The plant is not named because it attracts spiders. The ends of the spider plant look like wispy spider legs.

White Polka Dot Plant

This vibrant plant loves bright indirect light and high humidity. If you’re looking for a topical-esque plant, you found it. 

The White Polka Dot plant has pointed leaves and a white a green patterned look that can accentuate any of your houseplant displays. They’re fantastic candidates for terrariums or plants set in the shade, outdoors.

Snake Plant

The snake plant is the best air-filtering plant you can find. For those that suffer from allergies, this is your new favorite plant. It converts most carbon dioxide to oxygen at night and even NASA rates it as a top houseplant. 

From the air, it removes:

• Xylene
• Toluene
• Formaldehyde
• CO2
• Benzene
• Contaminants

Add artificial lights, for great results. The snake plant is a fantastic houseplant for vacations because it can survive 2-3 weeks between deep waterings.

Indoor Terrariums

Terrariums are great for high humidity plants, such as poss, succulents, and violets. These lovely glass displays show off your plants while protecting them and collecting moisture on the side. Succulents do well with pebbles so that there is enough air circulation.

Indoor Plant Food

If you’re looking to boost your plant fertilizer for nutrient-dense houseplants, plant food can help your plants continue to thrive. Plant food provides macro-nutrients from whole foods to supply your plant with necessary nutrition. 

What If I Have No Natural Light?

While no plant can survive completely without light, getting grow lights can fulfill your plants' need for photosynthesis. No need for rearranging your plants every day, just plop a grow light near it and it’ll thrive.

Flooding your house with flora will help create a peaceful environment. Fall is always a great time of year to enjoy the changing foliage color. But having an indoor, low-light plant, can provide year-long mental health benefits and rejuvenation. 

There’s nothing better than enjoying a relaxing evening within sight of your flourishing houseplants.

Happy planting!