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.

  • Snake Plant Futura Superba

    Snake Plant Futura Superba

    Snake Plant Futura Superba

    Not your average snake plant
    From $49
    New Arrival
  • Philodendron Billietiae

    Philodendron Billietiae

    Philodendron Billietiae

    Rare plant
    From $49
    New Arrival
  • Dracaena Marginata Braided

    Dracaena Marginata Braided

    Dracaena Marginata Braided

    Statement plant for any space!
    From $159
    New Arrival
  • Dracaena Jewel Jade

    Dracaena Jewel Jade

    Dracaena Jewel Jade

    A leafy gem!
    From $49
    New Arrival
  • Maranta Lemon Lime

    Maranta Lemon Lime

    Maranta Lemon Lime

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $49
    Pet-Friendly
  • Dracaena Marginata Tree

    Dracaena Marginata Tree

    Dracaena Marginata Tree

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $259 $279
    Up to 7% Off
  • Low-Light Duo

    Low-Light Duo

    Low-Light Duo

    Great office plants!
    From $169 $178
    Up to 20% Off
  • Large Dracaena Warneckii

    Large Dracaena Warneckii

    Large Dracaena Warneckii

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $259 $279
    Up to 7% Off
  • Snake Plant Laurentii

    Snake Plant Laurentii

    Snake Plant Laurentii

    So easy!
    From $99
    Up to 14% Off
  • ZZ Plant

    ZZ Plant

    ZZ Plant

    Great for beginners!
    From $49
  • Philodendron Green

    Philodendron Green

    Philodendron Green

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $39
    Best Seller
  • Snake Plant Zeylanica

    Snake Plant Zeylanica

    Snake Plant Zeylanica

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $49
  • Parlor Palm

    Parlor Palm

    Parlor Palm

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $39
    Up to 14% Off
  • Bird’s Nest Fern

    Bird’s Nest Fern

    Bird’s Nest Fern

    All-time favorite!
    From $49
    Back in Stock
  • Calathea Rattlesnake

    Calathea Rattlesnake

    Calathea Rattlesnake

    Choose your planter color
    From $49
    Back in Stock
  • Peperomia Raindrop

    Peperomia Raindrop

    Peperomia Raindrop

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $49
    Pet-Friendly
  • Easy-Care Subscription (3 Months)

    Easy-Care Subscription (3 Months)

    Easy-Care Subscription (3 Months)

    $55 / Month
    Best Seller
  • Peace Lily

    Peace Lily

    Peace Lily

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $49
  • Pink Anthurium

    Pink Anthurium

    Pink Anthurium

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $69 $79
    Up to 12% Off
  • Aglaonema Siam

    Aglaonema Siam

    Aglaonema Siam

    Low-fuss!
    From $49
    New Arrival
  • Preserved Fern Kokedama

    Preserved Fern Kokedama

    Artisan Moss

    Preserved Fern Kokedama

    From $75
  • Pink Polka Dot Plant

    Pink Polka Dot Plant

    Pink Polka Dot Plant

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $39
  • Hurricane Fern

    Hurricane Fern

    Hurricane Fern

    Swirling fronds
    From $49
    Back in Stock
  • Large Cast Iron Plant

    Large Cast Iron Plant

    Large Cast Iron Plant

    New arrival!
    From $99
    Pet-Friendly
  • Red Anthurium

    Red Anthurium

    Red Anthurium

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $79
  • Moonshine Snake Plant

    Moonshine Snake Plant

    Moonshine Snake Plant

    Not your average snake plant
    From $49
  • Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Orange

    Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Orange

    Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Orange

    Long-lasting flowering houseplant
    From $79
    Pet-Friendly
  • Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Red

    Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Red

    Bromeliad Vriesea Intenso Red

    Long-lasting flowering houseplant
    From $79
    Pet-Friendly
  • Coral Anthurium

    Coral Anthurium

    Coral Anthurium

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $79
    New Arrival
  • Hanging Grow Light

    Hanging Grow Light

    Soltech Solutions

    Hanging Grow Light

    From $150
  • 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

    From $85
  • Philodendron Imperial Green

    Philodendron Imperial Green

    Philodendron Imperial Green

    Choose your planter color
    From $49

Low-Light Tolerant Plants FAQ

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.
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.
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.
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.