Low Light Tolerant Plants
Even if you don't consider yourself a green thumb, there are plenty of houseplants that are easy to care for, forgiving, and low-light tolerant. Some even do better in shadier spaces! Check out these low-maintenance indoor plants.
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Fern, Blue Star 4"
$5
Unit price perFern, Blue Star 4"
$5
Unit price perBlue star fern is an easy houseplant that does well in the lower light conditions found in most interiors. It enjoys moist soil, so it's hard to overwater this fern. Its scrappy leaves and dusky green color make it an interesting addition to the room.
- Sunlight: Low, Indirect
- Water Needs: Moist
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. Pots shown in pictures are sold separately. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!
Philodendron, Cordatum 8" Hanging Basket
$17.5
Unit price perPhilodendron, Cordatum 8" Hanging Basket
$17.5
Unit price perOne of the easiest to care for, they will tolerate and almost thrive in any type of light condition and prefer to be on the moist side. Notoriously easy to grow and loves to climb, the heart leaf Philodendron can reach an expansive height in under 6 months.
Toxic to pets.
- Sunlight: Bright, Indirect
- Water Needs: Moist
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. Pots shown in pictures are sold separately. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!
Chinese Evergreen, Golden Madonna 6"
$15
Unit price perChinese Evergreen, Golden Madonna 6"
$15
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Perfect for all kinds of containers to add a special touch to your home. Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry between waterings. Feed once a month during the growing season. Golden Madonna Chinese Evergreen has lush foliage of green pointed leaves with bright gold markings. It can be kept at lower light levels in the home or office. It does best in bright indirect light with somewhat moist soil. Soil should not be allowed to dry out completely between waterings.
- Sunlight: Bright, Indirect, Low
- Water Needs: Moist
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. Pots shown in pictures are sold separately. You can describe your preference upon checkout. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!
Fern, Autumn 4"
$6.5
Unit price perFern, Autumn 4"
$6.5
Unit price perA stunning dwarf fern with a flush of young papery fronds that emerge a copper-red color, then mature to a deep green. Spreads by underground stems.
- Sunlight: Moderate Indirect
- Soil Conditions: Moist
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential! Pots shown in pictures are sold separately.
Fittonia, Hybrids Pink 4"
$5
Unit price perFittonia, Hybrids Pink 4"
$5
Unit price perFor unique interest in the home, look for the Fittonia nerve plant. Nerve plant is a low-growing creeper that is a perfect fit for terrariums or bottle gardens. As beautiful as it is, Fittonia is somewhat temperamental and tricky to grow as a houseplant. It requires very high, constant humidity, such as found in a terrarium, and cannot tolerate stagnant conditions. Nerve plant is also sensitive to strong, direct sunlight and will quickly suffer from leaf burn.
- Sunlight: Bright, Indirect
- Water Needs: Moderate
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. Pots shown in pictures are sold separately. You can describe your preference upon checkout. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!
Snake Plant, Moonshine 8"
$35
Unit price perSnake Plant, Moonshine 8"
$35
Unit price perSnake Plant is native to regions of West Africa including Nigeria and the Congo. It actually is closely related to Asparagus but not edible. N.A.S.A lists this plant as air purifying, removing toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde. Depending on the cultivar, they can grow anywhere from eight inches tall to several feet or more and come in many shapes, sizes and color patterns. One of the easiest to care for, they will tolerate and almost thrive in any type of light condition and prefer to be on the drier side. Perfect in the home environment and great for anyone from the beginner to anyone who has a love of plants.
- Light Conditions: Bright, Indirect, Low
- Soil & Watering: Dry
- Current Height: 16-20 inches
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you see in the photo is an example of the plant you will receive. If you would like us to send it in a white or black pot, please select this in the drop down menu above.
Palm, Parlor 8"
$30
Unit price perPalm, Parlor 8"
$30
Unit price perA beautiful palm native the the rainforests of Guatemala and Southern Mexico. Grown for it's beautiful, lush emerald green foliage and has been used since Victorian times. It is one of the most popular plams in the world. It is extremely adaptable to the home environment and will tolerate and even thrive in low light and dry conditions ,but would do better in a more humid environment, and does not require much care. Great for the beginner as well as the collector. A must have for any home or office and ideal as a gift.
- Light Conditions: Bright, Indirect
- Soil & Watering: Moderate to Dry
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential! Pots shown in pictures are sold separately.
Fern, Japanese Bird's Nest 4"
$6.5
Unit price perFern, Japanese Bird's Nest 4"
$6.5
Unit price perBird's Nest Fern Japanese is a hearty, low-light tolerant bird's nest fern known for its wavy leaf edges ¬ ¨â€šÃ„†that unfurl from the center in a "bird's nest" shape.
- Light Conditions: ¬ ¨â€šÃ„†Bright, Indirect
- Soil & Watering: ¬ ¨â€šÃ„†Allow to dry out between waterings
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you see in the photo is an example of the plant you will receive. Pots shown in the pictures are sold separately. ¬ ¨â€šÃ„â€
Ivy, German 4"
$3.5
Unit price perIvy, German 4"
$3.5
Unit price perA very common yet diverse plant that is great for growing indoors. According to NASA, it is considered one of the top air purifiers for the home environment. A true vine, this plant is great for hanging or cascading over a table, bookshelf or cabinet. It is very adaptable but prefers bright, indirect light and likes medium humidity and moisture, but needs good drainage. Allow English Ivy to lightly dry out in between waterings to remain healthy.
- Sunlight: ¬ ¨â€šÃ„†Medium
- Water Needs: ¬ ¨â€šÃ„†Evenly moist at all times
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. Pots shown in pictures are sold separately. You can describe your preference upon checkout.
Pothos, Cebu Blue 10" Totem
$40
Unit price perPothos, Cebu Blue 10" Totem
$40
Unit price perOne of the most common houseplants, Pothos is a vining/hanging plant that is very adaptable to our interior environments allowing it to grow in almost any condition. Pothos like to be on the moist to dryer side, as they do not like excessive moisture. Depending on the cultivar, most are very adaptable to variable light conditions including low light areas of our homes making it very useful. Due to this ease, it is a great plant for beginners, those who do not spend much time at home or anyone who desires greenery in the low light areas of their living space. This plant should not be over-looked especially with all the exciting cultivars that are out such 'Neon' and 'Pearls and Jade'.
- Sunlight: Medium
- Water Needs: Moist
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. Pots shown in pictures are sold separately. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!
Snake Plant, Black Coral 6"
$15
Unit price perSnake Plant, Black Coral 6"
$15
Unit price perSnake Plant or Mother-In-Laws Tongue is native to regions of West Africa including Nigeria and the Congo. It actually is closely related to Asparagus but not edible. N.A.S.A lists this plant as air purifying, removing toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde. Depending on the cultivar, they can grow anywhere from eight inches tall to several feet or more and come in many shapes, sizes and color patterns. One of the easiest to care for, they will tolerate and almost thrive in any type of light condition and prefer to be on the drier side. Perfect in the home environment and great for anyone from the beginner to anyone who has a love of plants.
- Light Conditions: Bright
- Soil & Watering: Moist
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you see in the photo is an example of the plant you will receive. Pots shown in the pictures are sold separately. Purchases of the plant without separate purchase of a pot will come in a black plastic "grower's pot".
Begonia, Rieger Pink 6"
$8.5
Unit price perBegonia, Rieger Pink 6"
$8.5
Unit price perKnown as Rieger begonias, these beautiful flowering winter plants have creamy, beautiful blooms in bright pink that makes a great patio plant when weather is mild. They are typically bred to bloom during the winter season and sold as disposable plants—the idea is to enjoy the bloom and throw them out after the season is over. But you needn't follow this rule. You can grow Rieger begonias year-round and enjoy their blooms next fall.
- Sunlight: Bright, Indirect
- Water Needs: Moderate
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. Pots shown in pictures are sold separately. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!
Snake Plant, Moonshine 4"
$10
Unit price perSnake Plant, Moonshine 4"
$10
Unit price perSnake Plant is native to regions of West Africa including Nigeria and the Congo. It actually is closely related to Asparagus but not edible. N.A.S.A lists this plant as air purifying, removing toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde. Depending on the cultivar, they can grow anywhere from eight inches tall to several feet or more and come in many shapes, sizes and color patterns. One of the easiest to care for, they will tolerate and almost thrive in any type of light condition and prefer to be on the drier side. Perfect in the home environment and great for anyone from the beginner to anyone who has a love of plants.
- Light Conditions: Bright, Indirect, Low
- Soil & Watering: Moderate
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you see in the photo is an example of the plant you will receive. If you would like us to send it in a white or black pot, please select this in the drop down menu above.
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