Low Light Plants
Low light? No problem! You don't need full sun to enjoy a pop of living green in your space. Browse our collection of plants that have low-medium light requirements.
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The Snake Plant, also known as the "mother-in-law's tongue", is one of the hardiest plants around. It originates from West and Central Africa. You can find them in dry, rocky, desert like areas. Some people love them because they symbolize resilience and good luck. Snake Plants reduce allergens in the environment by releasing oxygen into the air, making them an air-purifying plant.
Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name: Snake Plant
Growth: Can grow to 6 feet tall
Light: Bright indirect light to low light
Watering: Water sparingly
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
The Marble Pothos is known for its striking green and white variegation. Marble Pothos are great for hanging baskets and it is a remarkable trailing plant. This plant is native to French Polynesia.
Scientific Name: Epipremnum Aureum
Common Name: Marble Queen Pothos
Light: Bright indirect light to low light
Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, ensure good drainage
Growth: In ideal conditions this plant can grow 12-18 inches a year.
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
The Neon Pothos is one of the most distinct varieties of this Pothos family. These heart shaped leaves are golden yellow or bright green. When new growth appears, the colour is more vibrant and brighter than the older leaves. Neon Pothos are great for hanging baskets and it is a remarkable trailing plant. This plant is native to French Polynesia.
Scientific Name: Epipremnum Aureum
Common Name: Golden Pothos/ Neon Pothos
Light: Bright indirect light to low light
Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, ensure good drainage
Growth: When mature, the leaves can grow to 3 feet long. The vine itself can grow very long if in the right conditions. If it starts to look "leggy", make sure it's in a bright spot and trim the vine to encourage more growth.
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
This beautiful low light plant from Eastern Africa. It is known for its resilience and low-maintenance nature. It's also a surprisingly effective air purifier and can survive long periods without water due to its water-storing rhizomes! It is a great addition to you decor because you can pretty much put it anywhere! Near the window or in a corner away from the window, this plant survives!
Scientific Name: Zamioculcas Zamiifolia
Common Name: ZZ Plant
Growth: 2-3 Feet Tall
Light: Avoid direct sunlight; place in indirect light; tolerates low light to filtered shade (though may grow slowly).
Watering: Let completely dry out. Water approx. every 3-4 weeks.
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
This is a shop favourite!
A species of small palm tree native to the rainforests in Southern Mexico and Guatemala. Being such a small compact size, The Parlour Palm is one of the most popularly sold houseplant palms in the world. They are also known for the air-purifying qualities. Specifically they are effective at removing formaldehyde and xylene from the air.
Adding this plant to your collection is a must. It does well in low light so it's great for that corner you're not too sure what to do with.
Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans
Common Name: Parlour Palm
Growth: 2-6 Feet tall
Light: Bright indirect light to low light
Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage
Pet Safe: Yes
Care: Easy
The Koi Fin Snake Plant is a striking popular variety of Snake Plant. It originates from Africa, specifically the Congo. With it's fin like leaves and green and yellow variegation resembling the patterns of a Koi Fish. Being a low maintenance plant, this is a popular choice for plant lovers who don't like to fuss.
Scientific Name: Sansevieria
Light: Bright indirect light to low light
Watering: Water sparingly and when the soil is completely dry.
Growth: 2-3 feet indoors
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
An easy indoor plant that is hardy and visually interesting. This plant originates from the tropical regions of West Africa. It forms dense clumps of leaves, creating an architectural and visually appealing display.
Scientific Name: Dracaena Angolensis
Common Name: Sansevieria Cylindrica "Fernwood Mikado"
Growth: Can grow 2-3 feet tall
Light: Low light to bright indirect light
Watering: Once soil is completely dry. Typically every 2-6 weeks
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
The Chinese Evergreen also known as the Aglaonema - Sparkling Sarah is a vary easy plant to care for and they are a great choice for beginners! This plant is native to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and New Guinea, where it grows in low-light, humid conditions.
Scientific Name: Aglaonema
Common Name: Chinese Evergreen
Growth: 2-3 feet
Light: Bright indirect light though it can withstand lowlight conditions
Watering: They need to be watered when the top layer of soil drys out.
Pet Safe: no
Care: Easy
The Philodendron 'Mars' is an eye catching hybrid Philodendron known for its striking new growth that starts as orange-yellow and matures into shades of lime green.
Scientific Name: Philodendron Mars
Common Name: Philodendron Mars
Light: Medium to bright, indirect light
Growth: Can grow one to two feet per year
Watering: When top 2 inches are dry
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
The Snake Plant, also known as the "mother-in-law's tongue", is one of the hardiest plants around. It originates from West and Central Africa. You can find them in dry, rocky, desert like areas. Some people love them because they symbolize resilience and good luck. Snake Plants reduce allergens in the environment by releasing oxygen into the air, making them an air-purifying plant.
Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name: Snake Plant
Growth: Can grow to 6 feet tall
Light: Bright indirect light to low light
Watering: Water sparingly
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
Chinese Evergreens are characterized by large, oval-shaped leaves with striking patterns, and this Stripes variety does not disappoint. The rich green leaves have bands of sparkling, silvery-white striations. It's a great beginner houseplant that thrives in both low + bright light conditions, making it a versatile plant perfect for a housewarming gift.
Scientific Name: Aglaonema 'Stripes'
Common Name: Chinese Evergreen Stripes
Light: Medium-Low
Growth: 1 ft - 2 ft growing compact + bushy
Watering: Let top 2" dry between waterings; likes humidity + misting (great in a bathroom!)
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
The Chinese Evergreen, also known as the Aglaonema, is a very easy plant to care for and they are a great choice for beginners!
This plant is native to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and New Guinea, where it grows in low-light, humid conditions.
Scientific Name: Aglaonema
Common Name: Chinese Evergreen
Growth: 2-3 feet
Light: Bright indirect light though it can withstand lowlight conditions
Watering: They need to be watered when the top layer of soil drys out.
Pet Safe: no
Care: Easy
A delightful, spiral-growing low-light plant that adds tons of interest and charm to your snake plant collection. This plant originated from Thailand and is a rare variety of the common Snake Plant. The plant was named "Yaya" after the breeder's beloved pet bird.
Scientific Name: Dracaena Trifasciata
Common Name: Sansevieria Yaya
Light: Tolerates low light conditions, but bright, indirect light will help maintain vibrant foliage and clear marking
Growth: It is a very slow growing plant
Water: Only when completely dry
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
The Chinese Evergreen also known as the Aglaonema - Green Papaya is a vary easy plant to care for and they are a great choice for beginners! This plant is native to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and New Guinea, where it grows in low-light, humid conditions.
Scientific Name: Aglaonema - Green Papaya
Common Name: Chinese Evergreen - Green Papaya
Growth: 2-3 feet
Light: Bright, Indirect light but can withstand low light conditions
Watering: Water when top layer of soil dries out
Pet Safe: No
The Neon Pothos is one of the most distinct varieties of this Pothos family. These heart shaped leaves are golden yellow or bright green. When new growth appears, the colour is more vibrant and brighter than the older leaves. Neon Pothos are great for hanging baskets and it is a remarkable trailing plant. This plant is native to French Polynesia.
Scientific Name: Epipremnum Aureum
Common Name: Golden Pothos/ Neon Pothos
Light: Bright indirect light to low light
Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, ensure good drainage
Growth: When mature, the leaves can grow to 3 feet long. The vine itself can grow very long if in the right conditions. If it starts to look "leggy", make sure it's in a bright spot and trim the vine to encourage more growth.
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
The Chanin is a beautiful plant that has slender, pointed leaves that radiate outwards in a fan-like formation. It is a matte green, almost frozen mint colour. The leaves are plump, fleshy, and exceptionally pleasing to the touch. This plant originates from Thailand and is also in the family of the common Snake Plant.
Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata
Common Name: Sansevieria Chanin, Silver Syreni
Light: Can tolerate low light but thrives in indirect light
Growth: Slow growth rate
Watering: Allow soil to dry out completely before watering.
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
This rare, hard to find snake plant variety is native to the African Congo and has lovely rounded leaves with variegated leaves and white edges. This plant is an excellent air purifier. It removes toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air. This variety is a little more unique than the regular Snake Plant. With it's slow growth and unique paddle like leaves, the Whale Fin Snake Plant is a much sought after plant.
Scientific Name: Sansevieria Masoniana
Common Name: Whale Fin Snake Plant
Light: Low light but will thrive in bright indirect light. No direct sun.
Growth: Can grow to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide
Water: Allow to completely dry out before watering deeply. Overwatering will kill this plant.
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy