Houseplants could make a very beautiful indoor decoration. They are way cheaper than any other adornment. They could replace furniture, artwork and other decors. I personally favor them because, unlike most decors, they add color, shape and life to a room.
However, there is a slight issue about having houseplants. They need constant access to sunlight otherwise they will die. This might be a problem because, truthfully, not many of us live in glass houses with plentiful amounts of sun streaming in every day.
If you live in studio apartment with only a couple windows or in a house with a few darker rooms, in this article we solve your problem by providing you with 17 plants that don’t need sunlight.
Dracaena
This is a very popular houseplant originating from Africa, Madagascar in particular. Its name is very unique. It is a Greek origin that means the female dragon.
They’re very useful plants that are used in multiples disciplines besides decoration. For example, it is used for varnish and photoengraving. In addition to its charm, this plant help purify the air and it can endure a fair amount of neglect.
In fact, the Dracaena plant does not need daily watering. Occasional watering is all it needs. Another important tip, you should keep the plant away from direct sun exposure.
Bromeliads
This is an exotic plant that brings a sense of the tropics and sunny climates. It is easy to grow as a houseplant and it adds interesting texture and colors to a room.
This beautiful decorating plan is a low maintenance plant. It does not need much water or fertilizing. Watering it and fertilizing it once a month is enough. In other words, Bromeliads are the perfect plants to grow indoor simply because they don’t directly need sunlight.
Maidenhair Fern
This is one of the most beautiful and popular plants. However, it is one of the most delicate and finicky plants too. It originates from Brazil and best known for its fragile appearance and its gentle green color which adds lushness and a cool look to a corner or a space inside a room.
As a matter of fact, it is the designer’s delight of houseplants. This beautiful plant requires more attention than the previous ones. It needs frequent watering to survive. But, be careful of overwatering.
You also should pay attention to the sunlight because this houseplant does not need much of it.
Parlor Palm
Chamadorea elegans, is also known as Parlor Palm. This plant has been popular since the Victorian ages because of its unique appearance and long graceful fronds.
It is beautiful, attractive and delicate. Besides, it is easily grown and does not need much attention and care. You will need to water it only when the soil is dry. This houseplant fits all locations because it needs little sunlight to survive.
It has a variable size. It comes with a small size to use in a terrarium or a tall size to sit on the floor. Briefly, The parlor palm is the quintessential houseplant.
Umbrella papyrus (Palm)
The Umbrella papyrus is the common name for Cyperus Papyrus and Cyperus Alternifolius. It is a highly attractive and unique houseplant. It grows quickly and it is very adaptive to sunlight.
The Umbrella papyrus is an aquatic houseplant so you don’t have to worry about killing it with overwatering.
Mother-in-law’s Tongue (Snake Plant)
It is one of the most favorite houseplants with one of the most distinguishing appearance. Its scientific name is Sansevieria trifasciata. It is called Snake plant because of its appearance that looks pretty much like a rising snake.
This houseplant is suitable for beginners as it thrives both in sunlight and the darkest corners of the house. It is almost an indestructible houseplant.
The snake plant is an easy care house plant that could endure neglection. It could survive even if it has not been watered for weeks. However, its uniqueness lays in the fact that this plant is one of the best plants plants for improving air quality.
Creeping Fig
This is another plant that fits for indoor and outdoor uses. On the one hand, it could be used as a popular ground and wall cover. On the other hand, it is a quite attractive and charming house plant. It is most used as a table plant or a hanging plant.
Taking care of this plant is easy, it needs to be watered whenever the soil is dry and not to be directly prone to sunlight. It is another houseplant that does not need sunlight.
Philodendron
This is another decorative low maintenance houseplant. It is considered as the easiest houseplant to grow which makes it one of the most popular.
One of its unique feature is that is a very adaptable houseplant which makes it fit for inexperienced and beginners who are trying to grow a houseplant for the first time. It is a tough plant that doesn’t require neither much attention nor much sunlight.
Preferably, it should be exposed to indirect light. Additionally, this beautiful houseplant will help purify the air you’re breathing.
Calathea (Peacock Plant)
This is a wonderful houseplant that you should definitely grow. It has a very beautiful foliage and leaf markings making it one of the most popular houseplants around the world. It originates from Brazil, naturally, it needs humidity to thrive.
It needs to be watered as often as necessary. When it comes to sunlight, this adorable houseplant does not demand direct exposure to it. For this houseplant to thrive, appropriate conditions should be provided as it is a very delicate plant. It is a demanding plant, but it is absolutely worth it.
Maranta Leuconeura (Prayer Plant)
It is called prayer plant because of the way its leaves are wrapped together at night like hands closed for prayers. They are magnificent and highly attractive leaves. This houseplant spreads wide and low which makes it great in hanging baskets.
Maranta Leuconeura does not need a direct sunlight. It represents an excellent choice for both expert and beginner growers.
Sword fern
This is another beautiful evergreen houseplant. Like the previous houseplants, it doesn’t have to be directly exposed to sunlight in order to grow. It is easy to take care of.
Its long, pinnately compound fronds in clusters make it a very decorative houseplant. It needs acidic soil and humidity to grow.
Peperomia
This is a delightful 6 inch tall houseplant. It has been popular for a quite long time because it is adorable and it is easy to grow. Partially, it is popular because it does not require a lot of attention and it does not take a large space to grow.
They grow in low light and high humidity conditions. This baby rubber plant is a low maintenance charming plant which makes it an excellent choice of decoration.
Devil’s Ivy (Golden Pothos/Money Plant)
It is widely popular in Asia but it has been imported to different countries around the world. Its beauty revolves around its leaves. They appear as a blotched marbled yellow and green combination, with each leaf being unique from the others on the vine.
It is an extremely low maintenance houseplant that does not need sunlight to grow.
Carex Morrowii (Japanese Sedge)
It is an eye-catching evergreen sedge with an attractive grass. It is native home is Japan. It does not require a direct exposure to sun light.
Spider plant
Chlorophytum comosum or the spider plant, it is perceived as one of the most adaptable houseplants. It is easy to grow. In fact, it can grow in different conditions.
The spider plant is another tough plant that endures tough conditions which makes it suitable for beginners. They only need to be watered well and not to be excessively or directly exposed to sun light. These features, with its beautiful foliage, make it one of the most popular house plants.
Peace Lily
It is the common name for Spathiphyllum. This plant comes in different sizes and types which provides you with multiple choices. It is most popular for its classification by the N.A.S.A on its list of the “Top Ten Household Air Cleaning Plants”.
It filters out 5 dangerous toxins. Peace Lily is adaptable to a different range of conditions. They survive light and shady locations as well non-watering for weeks.
Silver Queen (Aglaonema)
It is commonly known as the Chinese evergreen. It is one of most beautiful, charming and decorative houseplants. It is also durable and can handle abuse.
It makes an ideal choice for beginners. It grows perfectly in low light condition; however, it is highly sensitive to cold and chill.