Low Light Houseplants Guideline

Houseplants are terrific for bringing the outdoors inside, softening the hard surface and edges of your décor, and adding texture and color to your living spaces. In addition, there are numerous health benefits associated with houseplants from stress reduction to better air quality. All plants need light to thrive but not all plants need an abundance of natural light to do well indoors. If you have hesitated to incorporate houseplants into your home design because of what you assumed to be inadequate light, there are actually many “low light” houseplants that can thrive in your home.

Prior to purchasing a particular plant, look at the plant care label or ask one of our greenhouse sales staff for advice regarding light needs. One term that can be confusing is “indirect light.” Indirect light is often found in an east-facing window or set back from a window that receives full light from a south- or west-facing window. A sheer curtain between the light source and your plant can also qualify as indirect light. Indirect light and low light are not necessarily synonymous. Some indirect light can potentially be too much light for a low light houseplant.