One of the top tips from interior designers for improving your home is adding some real greenery. Some plants here and there can add pops of green, in all different shades. It can be just the touch you need to bring your spaces to life.

But there are so many choices out there. How do you know which ones are good for your property and needs? And if you have low light in your house, can you even get plants?

The good news is, yes! Here are some of the best low light indoor plants you can get for your home.

Pothos

First on our list of low light plants is the pothos. The golden pothos (or any pothos, really!) is a houseplant that grows amazing vines. This makes them great for hanging from the ceiling, as you'll get to enjoy its beautiful vines trailing down to the floor or anywhere you drape it (such as across a bookcase).

These vines have heart-shaped leaves that are usually dark green in color. However, you can get variegated ones that also have colors like light green, yellow, and/or white.

The pothos fares very well as an indoor plant. It's happiest in indirect sunlight, but it can even thrive in a room that only has fluorescent light. This is why you'll often see pothos plants in places like dorm rooms or offices.

ZZ Plant

Do you lead a busy lifestyle and don't have the time to look after high maintenance plants? Or are you maybe a bit forgetful, and don't trust yourself to get a plant that needs lots of care?

In that case, meet the ZZ plant! 

These grow very slowly, so you won't have to worry about repotting them any time soon. Plus, not only do they do well in low light environments, but they are forgiving when it comes to the frequency of watering.

ZZ plants have small waxy, dark green leaves which give them almost a fake appearance. Which is kind of fitting, because they need just about as much care as a faux plant, too. 

These plants can be anywhere from 4” to 14”, which means you can place one (or a few) on your desk or coffee table.

Dracaena Compacta "Janet Craig"

As the name suggests, the Dracaena compacta has a memorable look, with small, compacted leaves. It looks like a small tree, with a long, thin trunk and leaves that fan out from it. The leaves are very thin and numerous, which adds to the fan-like appearance.

This is yet another plant that grows very slowly, so you won't have to worry very much about maintenance. Plus, it doesn't need much watering. In fact, the Dracaena compacta favors dry soil!

It does very well in low light. When you have one of these plants in an office, all you need to do is wait for the soil to dry out before watering it again.

If you're looking for large low light indoor plants, then this is definitely one you should consider.

Philodendron "Birkin"

The Philodendron "Birkin" is one of the many variations of the Philodendron plant, which is an extremely popular houseplant because of its beauty and ease of care.

This particular Philodendron has a striking appearance, as it has dark green leaves marked by light green, yellow, or white stripes.

Direct light can actually harm this plant, so keep it in indirect light. You want to be careful with shade, as too much shade can cause it to die as well. Artificial light is fine for the Philodendron "Birkin", which makes it an especially practical low light plant. 

Watering should be fairly easy. Put a finger in the soil and if the top inch feels dry, then you should water your plant.

Spider Plant Variegated

The spider plant is one of the hardiest plants you'll find. You can neglect it for a long time and it won't even change in appearance. It's not susceptible to many plant diseases either, so it'll thrive in almost any home jungle.

As you may have guessed by the name, this plant has lots of long, thin, spidery leaves that grow out from the base. The variegated spider plant has green leaves that are outlined by light green or yellow.

The spider plant's small starting size (between 4” and 6”) makes it excellent for almost any place in a room. You can hang it or place it on tables, bookshelves, and into almost any dainty decorative potter. There’s a good reason this plant is such a popular low-light wonder.

Monstera Deliciosa

Last, but certainly not least, the Monstera deliciosa is yet another commonly found household plant. It has beautiful dark green leaves that are "holey," which is where its nickname as "Swiss cheese plant" comes from.

It does very well in low light because it comes from the jungles of Mexico, where there's plenty of shade. They don't require much care, but will grow quite slowly in low light. However, this is probably advantageous, since you won't have to worry about repotting or redecorating as it grows. 

If you want a large LEAFY plant, then this is definitely one to choose. Its large Swiss cheese leaves can grow up to 2 feet wide, which gives them an almost fan-like appearance.

All you need to do is stick one or two of these plants in the corner of your rooms and they'll add an invigorating tropical feel to your low light space.

Add Some Terrific Low Light Indoor Plants to Your Home

As you can see from this list, even if your house doesn't get great lighting, there are still plenty of low light indoor plants that can breathe some life into it. Whether it's the hardy spider plant or the large-leafed Monstera deliciosa, you're sure to find the perfect plants for your home.

And you don’t need to leave home to buy them, either. LEAFY’s convenient online store means you get the same healthy, happy plants and curated designer planters you’d expect from one of our stores, but delivered right to your doorstep.