Houseplants That Survive Low Light

 

8 Houseplants That Survive Low Light

As the demand for smaller apartments grows, so does the demand for indoor plant varieties. But what kind of plants are suitable for growing in indoor environments that lack light? This article will introduce these plants that are suitable for growing indoors in shade and semi-shade environments that lack light.

Most of these varieties have thicker and tougher dark green leaves. But you can also find some flowering plants that thrive in shade. Different types of plants have different needs for sunlight. Some require only a small amount of sunlight, while others require full sunlight, so it is crucial to carefully analyze the characteristics of each variety.

Carefully selected plants can be integrated into the architectural space, for example by designing integrated flower pots into the building, placing hanging plants on the structure, plant walls or furniture that can be planted with plants. Such elements become important in the architectural space. component.First, some important considerations for keeping your houseplants alive for the longest time.

1. When watering your plants, pay attention to soil moisture. Use your hands to check how moist the soil is. The soil should not be too dry or soaked in water.

2. Wipe the dust off the leaves with a damp towel to keep them clean.

3. Choosing ceramic containers with holes in the bottom is a good choice.

4. Avoid placing plants around electronic devices as the heat emitted by electronic devices is harmful to plants.Here's more information about indoor vegetation:

silver queen

A common indoor plant with a wide range of colors, there can be up to 50 color changes from diameter to leaves.

• Scientific name: Brachyphylla

• Commonly known as: Silver Queen, Silver Queen Evergreen

• Family: Araceae

• Growth environment: equatorial climate, oceanic climate, subtropical and tropical climate

• Origin: Asia, Philippines, Oceania

• Plant height: 40 to 60 cm, 60 to 90 cm

• Growth light environment: intolerant to strong light

• Life cycle: perennial plant

American taro

One of the most adaptable plants, able to survive even in very low light and drafty environments. American taro is not suitable for planting in cold areas and cannot survive below 18 degrees Celsius.

• Scientific name: American iron taro

• Commonly known as: money tree, gold coin tree, snow apple, zami leaf aroid, zamilian, etc.

• Family: Araceae

• Growth environment: equatorial climate, Mediterranean climate, subtropical and tropical climate

• Origin: Africa

• Plant height: 40 to 60 cm

• Growth light environment: avoid direct sunlight

• Life cycle: perennial plant

Brown Bamboo

Palm bamboo plants are of moderate height, drought tolerant and can grow well in shaded environments. It is often used for interior decoration of companies and public spaces such as apartment buildings.

• Scientific name: Palm bamboo

• Commonly known as: Guanyin Bamboo, Palm Bamboo

• Family: Palmaceae

• Origin: Asia, China

Sansevieria

It grows well in semi-shady environments and does not require frequent watering. Be careful not to get the leaves wet.

• Scientific name: Tiger tail orchid

• Commonly known as: St. Georgia's Sword, Mother-in-law's Tongue, Sansevieria

• Family: Liliaceae

• Growth environment: equatorial climate, subtropical and tropical climate

• Origin: Africa

• Plant height: 40 to 60 cm, 60 to 90 cm

• Growth light environment: direct sunlight or semi-shade

• Life cycle: perennial plant

Pothos

Pothos has very beautiful yellow-green leaves. Pothos requires frequent watering and keeping the soil moist. At the same time, for good growth of Pothos, a substrate should be added to assist the growth of Pothos.

• Scientific name: Pothos

• Commonly known as: Golden Pueraria, Dieffenbachia

• Family: Araceae

• Growth environment: equatorial climate, oceanic climate, subtropical and tropical climate

• Origin: Solomon Islands, Oceania

• Plant height: 1.2 meters to 1.8 meters, 1.8 meters to 2.4 meters, 2.4 meters to 3.0 meters, 3.0 meters to 3.6 meters, 3.6 meters to 4.7 meters, 4.7 meters to 6.0 meters, 6.0 meters to 9.0 meters, 9.0 meters to 12.0 meters and above 12 meters.

• Growth light environment: shade, direct sunlight or semi-shade

• Life cycle: perennial plant

Bromeliads

Colorful pineapple is a plant with strong vitality in the Bromeliaceae family and can grow in semi-shade and direct sunlight environments. Not only are their broad leaves very beautiful, but they also allow the colorful pineapple to grow well in humid areas in a shaded environment or with artificial lighting.

• Scientific name: Bromeliads

• Common name: Colorful leaf pineapple

• Family: Bromeliaceae

• Growth environment: equatorial climate, oceanic climate, subtropical and tropical climate

• Origin: South America, Brazil

• Plant height: 30 cm to 40 cm

• Growth light environment: direct sunlight or semi-shade

• Life cycle: perennial plant

Dracaena

Colorful pineapple is a plant with strong vitality in the Bromeliaceae family and can grow in semi-shade and direct sunlight environments. Not only are their broad leaves very beautiful, but they also allow the colorful pineapple to grow well in humid areas in a shaded environment or with artificial lighting.

• Scientific name: Dragon blood tree

• Commonly known as: Brazilian wood, dragon blood tree, happy tree

• Family: Asparagaceae

• Growth environment: equatorial climate, Mediterranean climate, oceanic climate, temperate zone, subtropical and tropical climate

• Origin: Angola, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia

• Plant height: 0.6m to 0.9m, 0.9m to 1.2m, 1.2m to 1.8m, 1.8m to 2.4m, 2.4m to 3.0m, 3.0m to 3.6m, 3.6m to 4.7m, 4.7m to 6.0m and 6.0 meters to 9.0 meters.

• Growth light environment: shade, direct sunlight or semi-shade

• Life cycle: perennial plant