All houseplants need some sunshine, but these low-light indoor plants require far less than most.
That doesn’t mean it’s possible for you to’t have a plethora of pretty houseplants!
Here are some of thebest indoor plantsfor dark rooms.
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Their cool, modern pointed leaves with variegated colors look beautiful in a small pot or a large planter.
Bird of Paradise
Might we introduce you to the future replacement for your fiddle leaf fig plant?
Water it when the soil on top looks dry.
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(In fact, you have to keep it out of direct sunlight.)
It can tolerate a bit of neglectjust keep the plant’s soil moist to keep it thriving.
This sweet palm will thrive in low-light situations, is perfect for beginners, and look super cute.
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If they get too much real sunlight, it can do them in.
“They almost want to be starved a little bit, so let them really dry out between waterings.
There are tons of varieties of ivy; some are pure green, while others have white-and-green variegation.
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You never want them to be soggy.
This is another plant that’s easy to take cuttings from to grow new plants.
Take the clippings and put them in a glass of water until roots form,” says Poole.
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You have to water this plant weekly to keep it happy.
This is one of the more high-maintenance plants on the list, as it requires high humidity to thrive.
Maidenhair Fern
Beautiful but complicated to care for, ferns can always be a little persnickety.
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“The tricky thing here is that they can’t be over or under-watered.
These plants really want to be humid, not wet,” says Poole.
Instead, put small stones in the saucer underneath the pot.
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Place water directly in the saucer so that it’s hitting just the bottom of the pot.
It creates its own humidity dome around the plant.
Here are somecat-safe plantsyou can grow instead.
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If you’re the throw in who neglects plants, aZZ plantcan survive (and thrive) without water.
They get an A+ for resilience.
Just note that aPeace Lilymay flower less if it has less exposure to sunlight.
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This one is toxic to dogs and cats, so keep it away from your pets.
In fact, it’s quite the opposite!
These plants are native to Madagascar and are drought-tolerant.
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They can also grow in a variety of light conditions, though bright indirect light is best.
Note: These are poisonous to pets, so keep them away from Fido!
“Keep a saucer underneath a pot with drainage to avoid that.”
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You’ll also want to pull dead bits and leaves out of the pot.
The thick, waxy leaves can hold on to water for drier times.
They do best in indirect light, maybe just a couple of hours in the morning.
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Staghorn Fern
Staghorn ferns got their name because they sort of resemble antlers.
The dumb cane plant is toxic to people and pets, so keep them away from it.
It does best in humid areas, and will need daily misting to keep it thriving.
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It also comes in a few varieties.
Keep their soil moist (but not waterlogged) to help them thrive.
They do best in a warm room and indirect sunlight, so bathrooms are an ideal spot.
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Goldfish Plant
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Could there be a more fun plant name?
No fish are involved, but the orange blooms do look a bit like swimming fishies.
It’s also called Columnea.
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They require low light, or bright but indirect sunlight (yay!)
and you only need to water them when the soil is dry to the touch.
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Triostar Stromanthe does well as a houseplant in warm and bright conditions.Crystal Bolin Photography / Getty Images
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