16 Indoor Plants 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 thrive in the shade or in the dark. And they thrive very well there. They are also called shade plants.

These plants do not need a lot of light. They just need indirect exposure or low light.

So how do you know if there is 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 17 indoor plants that grow without light. 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 a 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 flowering indoor plant that gives pep to your decoration! This small green plant also has its place in an office.

3. Adiantum fragrans
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Ferns like shade, humidity and coolness. The 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 plant that likes shade: 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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The 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 indoor plant 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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The calathea ornata is a very beautiful indoor plant thanks to its large leaves decorated with contrasting patterns. It does well in the shade, but it fears the cold. It needs a temperature of at least 13°C. It can therefore be placed near a radiator and 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 can’t stand direct light! So it needs subdued light. Exposed to direct sunlight, it