16 Houseplants That Grow Without Sunlight

Everyone knows that plants need light. So should we give up on having plants if the rooms in our apartment are dark and lack light?

Don’t panic! There are plants that like shade or darkness. And they thrive there very well. They are also called shade plants.

These plants don’t need a lot of light. They just need indirect exposure or low light.

So how do you know if you have enough indirect light in your home? It’s very simple.

If you can read a book in a room with natural light, then there is enough indirect light for these plants.

To make your life easier, we have selected for you 17 indoor plants that grow without light. Take a look:

1. Dracaena
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Here is a beautiful indoor plant that you can grow at home, even without light: the dracaena. There are many species and they are all easy to maintain. It is ideal for beautifying a building lobby or corridor.

2. Bromeliad
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Yes, there are tropical plants that require little light! This beautiful, colorful tropical plant is one of the easiest to grow. Its exotic beauty flourishes in the shade. It is therefore a perfect indoor flowering plant that gives pep to your decoration! This small green plant also has its place without an office.

3. Adiantum fragrans
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Ferns like shade, humidity and freshness. Adiantum fragrans is no exception to the rule. Its beautiful green and light foliage only requires one thing to grow: regular watering. This plant, nicknamed Venus’ hair, will be perfect in a bathroom or toilet without a window!

4. Mountain palm
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Another beautiful shade-loving plant: the mountain palm. Nothing scares this magnificent palm, not even dark rooms without light! It is not demanding to grow: it only needs indirect light and a little water, especially in summer. With little maintenance, it brings a touch of exoticism to any room in the house.

5. Cyperus with alternate leaves
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Are you looking for a large indoor plant that is easy to maintain and grow and requires little light? Then choose this Cyperus with alternate leaves with its beautiful evergreen green foliage. This plant with its leaves that look like umbrellas is also called papyrus alternate. It thrives very well in a living room, office, lounge or entrance without direct light.

6. Mother-in-law’s tongue
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A great classic! Mother-in-law’s tongue or Sansevieria is indestructible. It adapts perfectly to a dark, dimly lit environment and is very happy with indirect light. It is very resistant and requires little care. It is also considered to be depolluting. You can install it in a bedroom. You can sleep with it without risk to your health.

7. Ficus pumila
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Fucus pumila, also called creeping fig, is a very resistant climbing plant. Its dense and delicate foliage can also fall elegantly. It is a pretty indoor plant that also has the reputation of depolluting indoor air. It does not like direct sunlight or high heat. It is perfect for decorating a bathroom with low sunlight!

8. Philodendron
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From the same family as vines, the philodendron is a perennial hanging houseplant that does not require much sun. Its large leaves grow in a hanging vine and make it a very decorative plant, even in low light. Perfect for dark offices!

9. Calathea
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Calathea ornata is a very beautiful indoor plant thanks to its large leaves decorated with contrasting patterns. It likes shade, but it fears the cold. It needs a minimum temperature of 13°C. It can therefore be placed near a radiator and it is well suited for an office or professional premises.

10. Maranta leuconeura
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It’s beautiful, isn’t it? This tropical indoor plant doesn’t tolerate direct light! It therefore needs subdued light. Exposed to direct sunlight, its sublime leaves with their colorful and contrasting patterns dry out. You can very well put it in a small room or a dark place like the toilet.

11. Sword Polystic
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This pretty, hanging green plant that looks like a fern doesn’t like direct sunlight. A dark room is perfect for it. However, it does need humidity. The soil in its pot should be slightly damp and acidic. It appreciates a little mist from time to time. Why not place it in a bathroom with little light so that it benefits from a humid environment?

12. Peperomias
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Peperomias are a pretty decorative plant with large leaves that come in different shades of green. Soft light is suitable for it to grow. In fact, its delicate leaves fear direct exposure to the sun. If you place it near a win