The Best Low Light House Plants

For homes with little sunlight streaming into the rooms, there are fewer options for growing house plants. However, there are still some lovely low light house plants for you to enjoy. Below is a list of the top eight low light house plants readily available at nurseries and plant shops.

Low Light House Plant - Aglaonema

This family of low light house plants has some very tough plants in it. You do not need a green thumb to get these to thrive. The Aglaonema has many narrow stems with large, oval leaves on them. Leave variations come in dark green and silver, green and chartreuse variegates, and green with creamy white markings.

Low Light House Plant - Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia is also called "dumb cane" since it contains an injurious sap that will make the inside of your mouth and tongue swell if tasted. This low light house plant grows a tall stalk, which is circled with giant leaves in varying shades of green and white variegations.

Low Light House Plant - English Ivy

This low light house plant will grow easily in a pot or trained to climb up a trellis or frame. English ivy is a very tough plant that spreads readily and is very hard to kill. All varieties of English Ivy have pointy leaves with prominent leaf veins.

Low Light House Plant - Snake Plant

The snake plant is also called "mother in law's tongue," and is one of the hardest plants to kill. This low light house plant has strong, upright leaves that look like green and yellow ribbons. They will grow up to four feet tall.

Low Light House Plant - Peace Lily

The peace lily is one of the few low light house plants that flowers regularly. It prefers shade and cooler temperatures. It has glossy green leaves and flat white flowers. This low light house plant grows from one to one and a half feet tall.

Low Light House Plant - Philodendron

The philodendron family of house plants tolerate shade, but do better with diffused sunlight. There are many varieties of this low light house plants with leaves ranging from deep, glossy green to yellow-veined styles, and red tinged ones.

Low Light House Plant - Pilea