I'm looking for a house plants that can live with low light.?

Question

The bigger the plant the better but any suggestions are good.

Answer 1

Low Light and Big Huh?

Look at Peace Lily (Spathephyllum), there are varieties that can be up to 36" tall. You should also consider Snake Plant (Sansevaria), it can also become tall. If money is no object... look at Rhaphis Palm. Super expensive... but worth it. It can get up to 8 feet or taller in time.

If plants in the 24-36" height are plenty, look also at Chinese Evergreen (Aglonema) and Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra) and of course a wide array of Philodendron and Pothos.

Good luck-

Answer 2

I bought an "Air Firn" 4 years ago for that very reason, and it was tiny when I brought it home. It is "HUGE" now, and sooooo beautiful! My plant doesn't require a lot of attention, and about once a week I put it in a room for the day to get filtered light. I water it really well once a week, and it has turned out fine. Good luck

Answer 3

You can get huge philodendrons and they are impossible to kill!! Also, a lot of tropical plants work in low light because they originally grew on the floor of a jungle where light didnt reach.

Just check the care tags on the plants that appeal to you.

Answer 4

When you shop for plants, look at the plants that are sold indoors. African Violets and polka-dot plants thrive in low light. There are some types of ferns that do very well too.

Answer 5

All plants need some light but african violets can tolerate darker environments. If you want an excellent plant in your office you can't do better than Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum). It is very hardy and absorbs huge amounts of electromagnetic energy radiated by computers and other office machines.

Answer 6

Besides the ones already mentioned, try "diffenbachia" -- they have large leaves; some variegated, spotted or striped, in light and dark greens. Very attractive! They can get big! (google it for pictures of the different varieties)

You may also try a "norfolk island pine" -- it's not a true pine tree -- it's actually quite primitive -- it grows more slowly in low light; as the branches grow out, it can add variety to your collection.

Answer 7

Mother-In-Law's Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata) makes a GREAT houseplant because it's tolerant of just about anything, including dim light, fluctuations of temperature and not enough water. The ambient light in a home or office (from light fixtures) would be sufficient. Mother-In-Law's Tongue is sometimes called Snake Plant. I've seen mature plants whose narrow, spiky leaves have grown quite tall/large.

Another indoor plant that's tolerant of low light conditions is Cast-Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior). It will get by on just the light from overhead fixtures or lamps -- no sunlight necessary. It can also grow in the same container for many years before it needs transplanting, which is nice. Its dark green, leathery leaves usually range from 12 to 20 inches in length.

Then there's good old Pothos, whose botanical name is Epipremnum pinatum, but it's sold everyone as Pothos. :) We have one that has never seen direct sunlight, and its are thriving on just the ambient light of the rooms. My aunt has about 4 of them, none of which get direct sun and they're doing great as well. Pothos is very easy to care for as well, and roots fast in water if you make cuttings to share. It's available in solid green as well as variegated forms.

And finally, there's Philodendron, which has larger leaves than most houseplants. They prefer medium light (NO direct sunlight; it burns) but will tolerate low light. If light is too low, however, the leaves won't be as large/broad. Philodendrons grow best with soil that's kept evenly moist, but do let it dry a bit between waterings. The plants also are more lush if you mist them, because in the wild they grow in jungles with high humidity. Two species you might look for are Philodendron giganteaum and Philodendron monstera (the latter even makes edible fruit, although very rarely).

Answer 8

Spider plants seem to do well. I have had one in a dorm room for 2 years, and it has done fine. It hardly ever needs to be watered, requires very little light, and they grow to be quite big. You can put them in hanging pots and they look really pretty in corners and such. And, they're fairly inexpensive!

Answer 9

I have an aloe plant that seems to hate sunlight. It turns brown everytime I put it outside in the sun. But it's extremely resiliant, doesn't need much watering, and you can break off a piece and use it on your skin if you need it.

Answer 10

If your looking for some house plants with low lighting. try Tillandsias, bromeliads, as well as staghorn ferns. they are a type of air plant. they don't require much sunlight at all. you can find them at~~plant oddities.com hope i was of some help for ya.

Answer 11

I do well with Ivy. They really don't take that much care or sunlight in fact my plants burn if I sit them in direct sunlight. The only thing is that the leaves don't get very big. Ivy really will bring out your house.