Low-Light Tolerant Plants

Whether you’re looking for plants for a first floor apartment or office cubicle, these low light tolerant picks will survive the shade.

  • Pothos Marble Queen

    Pothos Marble Queen

    Pothos Marble Queen

    The queen of houseplants
    From $39
    Best Seller
  • Snake Plant Laurentii

    Snake Plant Laurentii

    Snake Plant Laurentii

    So easy!
    From $69
  • ZZ Plant

    ZZ Plant

    ZZ Plant

    Great for beginners!
    From $79
  • Snake Plant Zeylanica

    Snake Plant Zeylanica

    Snake Plant Zeylanica

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $39
  • Heartleaf Philodendron

    Heartleaf Philodendron

    Heartleaf Philodendron

    Loved for its trailing vines and heart-shaped leaves
    From $39
    Best Seller
  • Parlor Palm

    Parlor Palm

    Parlor Palm

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $39
    New Arrival
  • Aglaonema Siam

    Aglaonema Siam

    Aglaonema Siam

    Low-fuss!
    From $69
  • Large Dracaena Warneckii

    Large Dracaena Warneckii

    Large Dracaena Warneckii

    Trade tired corners for leafy layers
    From $169
    Best Seller
  • Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Red

    Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Red

    Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Red

    Long-lasting flowering houseplant
    From $49
    Pet-Friendly
  • Preserved Fern Kokedama

    Preserved Fern Kokedama

    Artisan Moss

    Preserved Fern Kokedama

    From $99
  • Red Anthurium

    Red Anthurium

    Red Anthurium

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $49
  • Philodendron Brasil

    Philodendron Brasil

    Philodendron Brasil

    Brighter light brings out more variegation
    From $69
  • Grove Bar Light

    Grove Bar Light

    Soltech Solutions

    Grove Bar Light

    Great for shelving units or tight spaces
    From $130
    New Arrival
  • Vita Grow Light Bulb

    Vita Grow Light Bulb

    Soltech Solutions

    Vita Grow Light Bulb

    LED grow bulb that supports the growth of your plants
    From $85
  • Aspectβ„’ Gen 2 LED Grow Light

    Aspectβ„’ Gen 2 LED Grow Light

    Soltech Solutions

    Aspectβ„’ Gen 2 LED Grow Light

    From $200
  • Peace Lily

    Peace Lily

    Peace Lily

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $69
  • White Flowering Party Pack

    White Flowering Party Pack

    White Flowering Party Pack

    White flowers for every occasion
    From $199
  • Red Prayer Plant

    Red Prayer Plant

    Red Prayer Plant

    Vibrant foliage for cozy spaces
    From $69
    Pet-Friendly
  • Large Dracaena Lemon Lime

    Large Dracaena Lemon Lime

    Large Dracaena Lemon Lime

    Bold stripes, bright mood
    From $169
    Back in Stock
  • White Anthurium Party Pack

    White Anthurium Party Pack

    White Anthurium Party Pack

    White flowers for every occasion
    From $179
  • Variegated Whale Fin Snake Plant

    Variegated Whale Fin Snake Plant

    Variegated Whale Fin Snake Plant

    Big splash, low effort
    From $79
  • Low-Light Duo

    Low-Light Duo

    Low-Light Duo

    Low light and drought tolerant, what’s not to love?
    From $139 $148
    On Sale
  • Snake Plant Cylindrica

    Snake Plant Cylindrica

    Snake Plant Cylindrica

    Grows tall with little effort
    From $39
  • Snake Plant Starfish

    Snake Plant Starfish

    Snake Plant Starfish

    Built tough for busy plant parents
    From $69
  • Golden Pothos Totem

    Golden Pothos Totem

    Golden Pothos Totem

    Easy-care favorite taken to new heights
    From $129
  • Golden Pothos

    Golden Pothos

    Golden Pothos

    The ultimate beginner’s plant
    From $69
  • Pink Anthurium

    Pink Anthurium

    Pink Anthurium

    Very ’70s, very now
    From $49
  • Aglaonema Beauty

    Aglaonema Beauty

    Aglaonema Beauty

    An Aglaonema worth the spotlight
    From $49
  • Coral Anthurium

    Coral Anthurium

    Coral Anthurium

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $49
    New Arrival
  • White Anthurium

    White Anthurium

    White Anthurium

    The gift that keeps on blooming
    From $49 $59
    On Sale
  • Versa Tabletop Grow Light

    Versa Tabletop Grow Light

    Soltech Solutions

    Versa Tabletop Grow Light

    Just plug and grow!
    From $230
  • Dracaena Marginata Braided

    Dracaena Marginata Braided

    Dracaena Marginata Braided

    Big plant energy
    Now available in giant 6'-7' sizes!
    From $169
    New Arrival
  • Housewarming Duo

    Housewarming Duo

    Housewarming Duo

    Easy-care plants for fresh starts
    From $129 $138
    On Sale
  • Heartleaf Philodendron Hanging Basket

    Heartleaf Philodendron Hanging Basket

    Heartleaf Philodendron Hanging Basket

    Our heart-leafed favorite, in a hanging nursery pot
    From $49
  • Peace Lily Party Pack

    Peace Lily Party Pack

    Peace Lily Party Pack

    Graceful blooms everyone will love!
    From $169

Low-Light Tolerant Plants FAQ

What is considered low light for plants?

Low light refers to conditions with little sunlight. The plant should be far enough from a window where the sky is not visible but the light is still shining through it. A lack of sunlight provides less energy and nutrition. As seasons change, so does the amount of daylight. You will need to move your plant as the sun changes its position to adjust its exposure to the sunlight. Plants that grow in the shade outside are low-light plants. They still receive sunlight without being directly in it.

Do plants grow in the dark?

Plants can’t grow in complete darkness because they need light to survive. Like humans and animals, plants have a circadian rhythm that determines day and night. At night the plants use oxygen in place of photosynthesis to thrive and prepare for the next day. Darkness is necessary for plants so their metabolism can function appropriately.

How do you care for low-light plant?

Low-light plants do not need as much water as those that require full sunlight. You do not want to over-water your plant. The soil needs to be dry before you give it water. To avoid over-hydrating your plant, check for signs of thirst, such as wilted or curled leaves and stems and dry soil.

How do I know what light to use on my plants?

Not all plants require the same lighting. The amount and intensity of light vary per type of plant. Three different day lengths will help determine how much your plants get: Short-day plants, such as azaleas, can thrive on less than 12 hours of light per day. Long-term plants, or vegetable and flower seedlings, require between 14 and 18 hours of daily sunlight. Day-neutral plants, including foliage-type plants, only need eight to 12 hours of sunlight a day to survive. Blue light stimulates better growth while red light promotes flowering. Fluorescent lights are safer on plants because they put out less heat. LEDs cost more but very effective in plant health. They provide red and blue spectrums for both vegetation and flowering of plants. They do not have to be close to the plants to provide appropriate lighting.

What are Low-Light Plants?

Low-light plants do not need a lot of sunlight but require natural light coming in through windows and doors to survive. Plants that prefer outdoor shade still need adequate lighting while inside the home. Rooms facing the east or west provide better light than any other direction.

If it isn’t possible to place your plants in a room facing those directions, you must provide an appropriate plant light for them to survive indoors. Excessive light can burn the leaves or dry out the plant, stunting its growth. Too little light can inhibit chlorophyll production and cause wilting.