August 16th, 2025

Garden World’s Guide to Gardening - LOW LIGHT HOUSEPLANTS!

Houseplants are great for adding color, décor, texture, and even a touch of wellness to any room in your home. Sometimes the perfect spot for a plant isn’t the most ideal for its growth, but these low-light varieties will thrive even in the darkest corners. They’re also perfect for brightening up indoor spaces like an office that could use a little life.

Peace Lily

Not many plants that tolerate low light areas have blooms, but this one does! It has interesting green or white flowers that are the same texture as the foliage, which is dark and glossy. The flowers bloom for long periods of time. Peace lilies can grow 18 to 36 inches tall and wide, depending on the container you have them in. Water every week or so, be sure not to overwater, and as a friendly reminder the foliage will droop if it needs more water.

Pothos

This houseplant thrives in places out of direct sunlight and is super low maintenance. You can place them wherever you want to enjoy them. They can be planted in hanging baskets or on ledges to allow the foliage to drape over and trail down. Water every 7 to 10 days. 

Calathea 

With pink and red flecks, the colorful calathea adds an extra punch to your indoor plant lineup. They like medium to low light. When watering, allow the soil to partially dry out before watering again. In addition, this plant is non-toxic and pet safe!

Sansevieria

Also known as the snake plant, this plant has striking foliage that grows upward. This plant comes in different shapes and sizes. It is very low maintenance — just keep an eye on the foliage for wilting and water about every two weeks when the soil is completely dry. In the winter, you may go a month between waterings. Add water away from the plant – never pour over the leaves. 

ZZ Plant

The dark green healthy foliage on this plant is worth noting, though it isn’t always that way. The foliage starts off bright green when it is freshly planted and will darken as time goes on. While other plants can get little burns from being indoors, the ZZ plant is hardy enough to withstand anything, even the darkest of corners. 

Remember, low-light houseplants need time to absorb water, so allow them to dry out in between watering. The peace lily is the only exception, as they prefer it a bit moist. Use a damp cloth to wipe down the leaves every month or so. This will help keep your plants looking better as dust settles on them. Be sure to keep the cloth damp as they need humidity to survive too. In addition to the cloth, spray a mist over the foliage with distilled water to increase the humidity around the plant.

Feed your houseplants regularly with either liquid or granular all-purpose plant food. Lastly, be sure to check the roots every six months to see if you need to move your plants to a bigger pot. Come visit us to pick up a beautiful houseplant and all the supplies you need to keep them healthy and thriving!