There are plants that grow without sunlight, they need indirect exposure, some even thrive in artificial light and grow best indoors.
The obvious thing that everyone knows is the fact that plants need sunlight to grow. They can’t grow or develop properly without the proper amount of sunlight.
So what would you do if you have windows in your home or office that are small or directed north or if you want to grow plants in your living room, dining room or bathroom? Luckily there are plants that grow without sunlight (requires bright indirect light) and you can grow them indoors.
When you are looking for such plants choose ones that are known for their ability to grow in indirect sunlight. They are ideal shade-loving plants, naturally growing in the indirect sun. These plants adapt well to the smaller amount of light and thrive normally.
1. Bromeliads
Bromeliads are perfect plants to grow indoors and most of the varieties of this plant thrive in a container in shade. It is a tropical plant and grow anywhere even in luminescent light.
2. Dragon Tree
The dragon tree is a plant which is impossible to kill. But, direct sunlight and over watering will make the plant look dreadful.
3. Spider Plant
The spider plant is one of the most popular indoor plants and extremely easy to care and even to grow. The best part about this plant is it is a great indoor air cleanser and looks great in hanging planters.
4. Peace Lilly
If you often forget to water your houseplants, acquire a peace lily, it is forgiving. Incredibly easy to grow, peace lily flourishes in shady locations. It also cleans up the air.
5. Chinese evergreen
Chinese evergreen plant is considered as an expert in household plants which need zero sunlight. This is a tropical foliage plant keeps on growing even in poor light, dry air and drought.
6. Creeping Fig
It’s a slow-growing creeper with small, leathery dark green foliage. Vigorous-growing, clinging, dense branches adhere to any surface and look enchanting.
Be careful not to overwater creeping fig. Let the soil dry out before watering spells.
7. Philodendron
Philodendron easily adapts to low-light conditions. They come in both vine and shrub varieties.
The soil must be constantly moist but not wet. It’s best if the soil dries out slightly between watering spells.
8. Calathea (Peacock Plant)
One of the most beautiful foliage plants you should grow in your home. It grows well in light shade but the plant is demanding, it has specific minimum temperature of 55 F (13 C) requirement that should be maintained.
It prefers frequent watering (watering should be done according to the light condition and temperature) and slightly moist soil.
9. Peperomia
Peperomia is small striking adorable houseplant that grows up to only 6 inches tall. Due to its thick foliage, it is often considered as succulent, which is not true.
Peperomia likes slightly moist soil and humidity but watering should be reduced in winter. Spraying the plant’s leaves is helpful in maintaining the humidity level.
10. Devil’s Ivy (Golden Pothos/Money Plant)
Commonly known as the money plant in South East Asia, it’s widely grown as a houseplant in Asian countries. This extremely low maintenance vine grows easily without direct sunlight.
Excellent climber, you can grow it even in bathroom, kitchen or living room. It is known for its ability to clean the Carbon Monoxide from the air.
11. Mother-in-law’s Tongue (Snake Plant)
Mother-in-law’s tongue is a low maintenance plant also known as snake plant. It’s a very durable and popular houseplant. Its ability to tolerate darkness is amazing. One more interesting fact about this houseplant is–It’s a succulent!
12. Carex Morrowii (Japanese Sedge)
Japanese sedge is a shade-loving ornamental grass, it grows well indoors.