Adding plants in your house is always a good idea. First of all, it brings some life and colour. Second of all, it is also very beneficial to your health. Indoor plants reduce carbon dioxide levels as well as levels airborne dust levels and certain pollutants, such as benzene and nitrogen dioxide. They also increasing humidity and keeps air temperatures down. All that while adding to your decor! There is really no reason not to bring some greenery indoor… Unless you can’t keep them alive.
If you have a history of killing your plants, it might be because you did not pick them well. You do not need a brightly lit apartment or house to grow all plants.
These 10 varieties of plants that do not require much light nor maintenance. They are simply perfect any beginners!
1. Calathea
Its patterned leaves make this plant a beautiful addition to any room. Too much direct light could make its pretty pattern disappear. Be aware!
2. Dieffenbachia
Filtered light is the most suitable for this plant. Try using a curtain as a barrier between it and the sun, especially during spring and summer, when the plant produces new leaves.
3. Madagascar Dragon Tree
The leaves that grow upward and have a red outline make the name of this plant is absolutely perfect. But direct sunlight could damage them – so give this plant sun and shade.
4. Chlorophytum
The adaptability of this plant makes it very easy to develop and therefore very popular – it grows (and spreads) also very easily. It can withstand a lot of neglect and grows in indirect light.
5. Philodendron
Le philodendron peut supporter des chambres sombres, mais nécessite des pincements pour éviter qu’elle ne se développe en de longues tiges simples.
6. Bromeliads
You did not expect to find a tropical plant on this list? This indoor plant can actually survive with a single fluorescent light and grows in wet conditions like that of bathrooms.
7. Moonflower
If you often forget to water your plants, this is for you: you can wait longer between watering periods.
8. Aglaonema
Since this plant is one of the most durable indoor plants (it needs little light and only needs to be fertilized once or twice a year), it is ideal for beginner gardeners.
9. Sansevieria trifasciata
Although the name is fun, this succulent is quite easy to maintain. More light will help her grow, but she can tolerate the dark – just watch out for root rot caused by heat excess.
10. Aspidistra elatior
The leaves of this indoor plant are super tolerant not only in dim light, but also in heat and cold. However, be patient, as it develops very slowly.
Source:
Good Housekeeping
