Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

It's pretty obvious that plants need light to grow and properly develop. So if you don't get a lot of light in your home, this might put you off becoming a plant parent. But don't give up on the idea just yet!

The good news is that there are a plethora of pretty plants out there that can thrive in low-light conditions. Click on for some inspiration.

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ZZ plant

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Also known as the "eternity plant," the ZZ plant (zamioculcas zamiifolia) can survive with very little sunlight. Plus, it's also drought resistant!

Chinese evergreen

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

The trick with Chinese evergreens is that the darker the leaves, the more light they want. So if you have a really dark space, grab a variety with lighter leaves.

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Dracaena

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

With over 50 varieties, dracaenas prefer bright, indirect sunlight, and are a natural air purifier!

Cast-iron-plant

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

This plant is a slow grower, but very hard to kill. Just make sure you don't over-water it.

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Monstera

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Also known as the "Swiss cheese plant," this natural purifier will give your space a tropical feel.

Silver queen

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Durable and pretty, do keep in mind that they’re cold sensitive. So place it in a spot that doesn't get drafty.

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Parlor palm

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

These tall plants prefer medium, indirect light and can even thrive in artificial light. Also, don't water unless the soil is dry, or you might kill it!

Weeping fig tree

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

This indoor tree needs an occasional trim and routine watering. It's definitely an elegant touch to your space!

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Panda plant

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Named for its silvery-white, fur-like hairs, panda plants definitely favor shade. Let the soil dry out between waterings.

Staghorn fern

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Also known as "antelope ears" or the "elkhorn fern," its unique leaves make it a great decor plant. However, it can't survive just on artificial light, so place it in a room with natural, indirect sunlight.

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Dragon tree

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Another version of the dracaena, the dragon tree is almost impossible to kill. But make sure it isn't in direct sunlight, because that could damage it.

Snake plant

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Better known as the "mother-in-law’s tongue," this plant is extremely popular and super durable.

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Peacock plant

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

The peacock plant prefers indirect sunlight, but it also needs frequent watering.

Sword fern

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

This luscious green plant likes humid climates, so place it in your bathroom or regularly spritz it with water.

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Japanese sago palm

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

This easy-to-maintain indoor plant brings a summer feeling into your home!

Peace lily

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Not only do these flowering plant love shade, but they actually like for their soil to dry out between waterings.

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Prayer plant

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Named after their leaves that fold at nightfall, like praying hands, be sure to keep this plant in a humid area.

Elephant’s ear

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Native to the Philippines, the leaves can easily burn, so be sure to keep it in a shady spot.

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Dumb cane

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

A very popular houseplant, it is, however, a poisonous plant. Keep it out of the reach of pets and children, and don’t touch the sap.

Creeping fig

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

An enchanting plant that's extremely easy to maintain, just let its soil dry out between waterings.

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Maidenhair fern

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

This elegant plant likes frequent watering with distilled water, and needs bright but indirect sunlight.

Lucky bamboo

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

These fun bamboo plants make the perfect gift, and they can be grown in water or soil!

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English ivy

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Place your ivy near a trellis or wall where they can climb. It will look super charming!

Rattlesnake plant

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Known for the unique leaves, remember that this plant prefers humid environments. Be sure to water regularly.

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Bromeliad

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Not only does this tropical plant dislike sunlight, it prefers humid climates. So place it in your bathroom or your kitchen.

Spider plant

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Extremely easy to grow, place your spider plant on a window sill, or try it in a hanging basket!

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Peperomia

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

With over 1,000 varieties of peperomia, be careful not to put them in direct sunlight, or else their leaves will burn.

Philodendron

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

Also known as the "sweetheart plant" for its heart-shaped leaves, all varieties prefer bright, indirect sunlight.

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Bird’s nest fern

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

With a center that resembles a crow’s nest, a bird’s nest fern is a fun and unique houseplant.

Umbrella palm

Shade-loving plants that don’t need much light, ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, Dracaena, Cast-iron-plant, Monstera, Silver queen, Parlor palm, Weeping fig tree, Panda plant, Staghorn fern, Dragon tree, Snake plant, Peacock plant, Sword fern, Japanese sago palm, Peace lily, Prayer plant, Elephant’s ear, Dumb cane, Creeping fig, Maidenhair fern, Lucky bamboo, English ivy, Rattlesnake plant, Bromeliad, Spider plant, Peperomia, Philodendron, Bird’s nest fern, Umbrella palm

This plant thrives best in shady, boggy spots. Therefore, place its pot over a tray of water, so it can have a constantly moist substrate.

Sources: (Real Simple) (Gardening)

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