Indoor plants that need little light: the most resistant and grateful

If you are looking for indoor plants in low light, you are in luck because almost all of those sold as indoor plants for houses belong to species that need little direct sun. And it is that, in general, they are usually tropical or jungle plants that, under natural conditions, grow under trees in shade or semi-shade.

Now, precisely for this reason, most of them require warm spaces, without sudden fluctuations in temperature or drafts, and with high humidity. Which does not mean that they necessarily have to be watered very often, but yes, in many cases, wet their leaves, for example.

To find out more details and which one is best for you, here are the top 10 indoor plants in low light (grateful, resistant and almost all air purifying) and all the tricks to take care of them so that they do not die.

Monstera or Adam's rib

Monstera, also known as Adam's rib, in addition to being one of the most popular plants on Instagram, is one of the most resistant and ideal indoor plants when you have low light. Originally from the lush jungle, it does not need to be in a bright place to survive. But yes, it likes humidity (although not waterlogging).

Care Place it in a place away from direct sun and water it frequently but not too much water, since it does not tolerate puddling. Never leave water on the plate or in the pot in which you have it and let the soil almost dry out before watering it again.

Ficus benjamina

The ficus benjamina and most varieties of ficus sold as indoor plants tolerates spaces with little light and requires almost no maintenance. For this reason, it is one of the most common indoor plants when you want one that looks like a tree.

Care It can be both in a bright place (but without direct sun) and in a semi-shady place. Water it only when the soil is no longer moistened and without waterlogging.

Sansevieria or mother-in-law's tongue

Popularly known as mother-in-law's tongue for its long and sharp leaves, the sansevieria is an all-terrain plant that loves light, but lives perfectly in low-light areas and, due to its sculptural appearance, fits in all styles of decoration. Both you find it in an old goal as in a house of avant-garde design. It is also one of the indoor plants that purify the air.

Care Almost nil. Watering is scarce and, in winter, you do not need to water it. So that it grows upright and its leaves do not fall, it prefers small pots and pots than large and loose ones.

Spatifilo

Spatiphyllum (Spathiphyllum), this plant with bright green leaves and white flowers reminiscent of calla lilies or water lilies, is one of the most grateful low-light houseplants of all. In addition to withstanding a bombardment, it cleans the air (it has the ability to filter and retain toxic elements from the air) and is one of the resistant flowering plants to fill your house with color.

Care For it to flourish, it better have light, but never direct. In winter, water it once a week or every 15 days and, in summer, when you see that the soil is dry. Make sure it is water without lime or distilled and avoid leaving water in the dish so that the roots do not rot.

Ribbons

Like sansivieria and spatiphyllum, ribbons (Chlorophytum comosum) are another low-light indoor plant that purifies the air. Formerly known as bad mothers because they take out their suckers on hanging stems as if they were expelled from the pot, they are one of those plants that are in almost all grandmother's houses because they can endure everything and require almost no light to survive. But keep in mind that the varieties with the edged leaves require more light than the totally green ones.

Care You can place it in shade or semi-shade. In winter, water it once a week at most, and in summer, once or twice depending on the heat.

Potus or poto

Potus, pothos, potos or poto are the names by which Epipremnum aureum is known, one of the most common and hardiest indoor plants in low light. Not only does it require almost no care, it can even survive on water alone. Put a stem of this hanging plant with one end in a container with water and you will see how, little by little, it develops roots and grows as if nothing else. It can survive like this for months and months.

Care If it is in a pot, you can place it both in a bright place (but not direct sun) and in a shady place. Water it once a week or every 15 days in winter, and more frequently in summer if you see that the soil becomes very dry. Periodically vaporize water on its leaves or take it in the shower, so that its leaves are splendid.

Living room palm tree

Chamaedorea elegans, popularly known as the hall palm, is one of the low-light indoor plants that purify the air in the home. Plus, it's so easy to maintain that it has earned a prominent place on the podium of hardy indoor plants. And due to its small size, it allows you to have a mini palm tree inside the house without the need for space.

Care Withstands almost any exposure. And it requires moderate watering, as well as letting the topsoil dry between waterings.

Fine leaf dracena

Both the fine-leaved dracena (Dracaena marginata) and most of the dracans that are marketed as a houseplant withstand low light, and are ideal for adding an exotic touch to any corner of the house. However, be careful if you have pets as its leaves can be toxic to both dogs and cats.

Care It supports practically all light conditions, although better not direct sun. And you only have to water it when the soil is dry and without waterlogging it.

Money plant

The money plant (Plectranthus verticillatus) owes its popular name to the belief that owning and caring for it attracts good fortune and, as it is not very demanding when it comes to sun, it is perfect as a houseplant in low light.

Care It is very comfortable in warm and bright environments, but it does not want direct sun and you can have it in semi-shade. It likes high humidity (you can spray its leaves with water from time to time). And he wants it to be watered often in summer (for example once a week but without flooding) and little in winter. If you want to know more about the money plant, here you have it all.

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Ferns

Ferns are perhaps the queens of indoor plants in low light, but because they also require a lot of humidity, many people are not good at it and end up discarding them. The trick so that they do not dry out is to have them in a bright bathroom, for example, where the steam from the shower feels great.

Care You can have them in shade or semi-shade, but never in direct sun. Water them frequently to keep their soil moist (not watery). Spray water on the leaves so they don't dry out. And put them in a wide but shallow terracotta pot because they need perspiration and room to grow.