Indoor plants all need light, but each will have its specificities, some requiring a lot, others less. If there are indoor plants suitable for north, south, east, or west exposures, you can further refine your selection with the luminosity and the sun which brings them energy: a lack of light can inhibit flowering, cause etiolation, stop the formation of new leaves, deforming the plant which seeks the light while an excess of the sun of course risks burning the leaves.

Which dark spaces in the house are difficult to green?

Even if the desire to install plants everywhere in the house tempts you, do not forget that certain spaces of the house look like hostile places for them because of the impossibility of providing them with what they need in terms of light:

bathrooms that often have only a small opening or no opening: in this case, all attempts to install plants “will fail.

an entrance, a corridor, or a stairwell rarely have natural light sources, which therefore limits the possibility of seeing green plants flourish.

in an attic room with a small roof window or a living room whose bottom or corners remain cut off from any direct light exposure, it seems tricky to place pots of indoor plants.

Although the choice of plants suitable for these areas of the house or apartment is very limited, we offer you 6 that will best manage to withstand these low light conditions.

  • Aglaonema

Aglaonema (Aglaonema) is an all-purpose indoor plant with variegated foliage that can give a little pep to a dark place, thanks to its dark green decorative foliage marked with silver, cream, or pink depending on the varieties, knowing that these colors are more marked if the plant enjoys good light… It tolerates partial shade, even slightly thicker shade, and requires few requirements in terms of cultivation apart from heat and humidity. Here is a plant with an upright habit measuring 40 to 50 cm high which can be described as resistant!

  • The Pothos

The pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is also among the indestructible and can meet the need for a hanging or climbing plant if a stake is offered to it. Its stems need to be pinched so that the pothos remains quite dense, especially since its growth can allow it to reach 2 meters. With its heart-shaped leaves, marbled with yellow, it likes shade or partial shade and dreads the sun. This vine, often chosen by beginners, then accompanies them for many years!

  • Indoor Fern

The indoor fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), due to its origins located in the undergrowth of tropical forests, will see no problem in a dimly lit room. On the other hand, it will require a humid atmosphere otherwise the tips of its fronds will dry out: the bathroom will suit it perfectly where it can receive a few regular sprays. Placed on a shelf or in suspension, it draws a tuft of arched fronds with a light appearance, without requiring any other specific care.

Other indoor ferns find their place in semi-shaded spaces: Cretan pteris (Pteris cretica), crocodile fern (Microsorum musifolium), capillary fern (Adiantum)…

  • The Zamioculcas

The zamioculcas (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) or ZZ plant has conquered all contemporary interiors for a few years, no doubt because of its ease of cultivation, its low requirements, and its graphic silhouette which fits into the most popular interior design universes. most trendy at the moment. Robust, supporting the lack of watering, the zamioculcas does not perish either in the situation of partial shade and offers a slender form that allows it to be posed on a piece of furniture or the ground when its size imposes it.

  • The Calathea

The saffron calathea (Calathea crocuta) forms an erect plant reaching about 60cm, which can be placed on the ground or a step, small support. Reduced light does not bother the plant, on the contrary: if its leaves lose their streaks or spots, it is precisely because they receive too much direct sunlight. On the other hand, Calathea needs good humidity. If the plant bears flowers when you get it, take advantage of it as it is difficult to get it to bloom again, its bright orange spikes will brighten up your dimly lit room

  • The pilea

The Pilea (Pilea cadres) or aluminum plant finds its place both in spaces with little natural light as well as in places of modest size since the plant forms a bushy tuft hardly exceeding 30cm. All its appeal is due to its silver variegated foliage which brings a luminous touch to the inside. Its rapid growth invites you to pinch its stems regularly but forces the plant to be renewed regularly by cutting easy-to-succeed stems. Easy to live with, the pilea is robust and undemanding to cultivate.