14 Large Indoor Plants For Low Light

Indoor plants are Mother Nature's charming answer to beautifying interiors while enhancing the quality of life within your four walls.

These stealthy health warriors are known to boost the mood, reduce stress, and improve the air quality in the home.

The assortment of indoor plants available is indeed impressive, offering a plethora of choices for every taste and space.

Yet, the true gems are those that thrive even when sunlight is in short supply, proving that beauty can, indeed, grow in the dimmest corners.

In this article, we have selected 14 large indoor plants that are not just spectacular in appearance but are also remarkably content in low light conditions.

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1. Sansevieria

This well-loved plant is more commonly known as a Snake Plant because of how its leaves grow. Its botanical name is Sansevieria.

There are many different varieties of this plant, each with unique characteristics.

The leaves may be long or short, flat or concave, round or pointed, and all shades of green with white and yellow accents.

Please make sure that the soil is almost completely dry before watering this plant every 2 to 8 weeks.

The plants thrive best in medium light, but will also do just fine in low light. These plants grow very slowly, but also have a long life span.

Here's a fully rooted snake plant 2-3 feet tall on Amazon.

2. Peace Lily

Peace Lilies can reach up to 3 feet in height with a wide spray of leathery, dark green leaves. Its botanical name is Spathiphyllum.

Its white "flowers" are actually specialized leaf bracts. It's a vibrant perennial that brings a lot of life to any space.

The Peace Lily is an easy-care, resilient plant. Light partial shade is best for these plants. If the leaves start to yellow, it could be a sign of too much sunlight.

Amazingly, these plants give you a hint of when they need more water: when they start to droop, give it some water. Water it enough to keep the soil moist.

Be aware that lilies of all kinds are extremely toxic to cats. If you have a cat, keep lilies strictly out of your home.

Check out this 15-inch Peace Lily on Amazon.

3. Philodendron

The Philodendron plant is a gorgeous tangle of lush green, heart-shaped leaves that grow from a vine-like stem. Its botanical name is Philodendron.

There are two varieties: climbing and non-climbing. They'll bring a tropical vibe to your home.

Even if you have a self-proclaimed "black thumb," chances are you'll be able to keep this plant alive.

It gives you the signs of when it needs attention. Monitor the amount of sunlight it receives: its leaves will start to yellow if it's getting too much. Allow the top inch of soil to dry before watering

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4. Chinese Evergreen

This leafy, green tropical plant has incredible patterned leaves. Their leaves may be solid green, speckled, patchy, or striped. Its botanical name is Aglaonema.

Some varieties have pink or white undertones and veins. Chinese Evergreens can reach up to 3 feet in height.

The Chinese Evergreen thrives in filtered light to partial shade. Water it until the soil is moderately moist, but then allow the top inch of soil to dry out before the next watering.

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every few weeks during its growing season.

Check out this 4-inch Chinese Evergreen on Amazon.

5. Zanzibar Gem

This plant is also known as the ZZ plant, an abbreviated form of its botanical name. Its botanical name is Zamioculcas zamiifolia.

The ZZ plant boasts incredible characteristics like wide, green, waxy leaves and an eventual height between 2 and 3 feet.

Incredibly, this plant is very much drought tolerant and can handle some neglect. Use any type of well-draining soil and water it every 7 to 14 days.

However, don't allow the soil to become water-logged. Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month for continued plant health.

Check out this 6-inch Zanzibar Gem on Amazon.

6. Cast Iron Plant

Cast Iron Plants are well-loved, incredibly tough, and perfect for indoor decor. Its botanical name is Aspidistra elatior.

The plant features long, dark green foliage. It is a slow grower, but can eventually grow up to 2 feet in height.

Keep these plants away from direct sunlight to avoid sunburn. Though drought-tolerant, the Cast Iron Plant does need some water to keep it alive.

Let the soil dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plant every other week with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer during the spring and summer months.

Check out this 6-inch Cast Iron plant on Amazon.

7. Dracaena

This plant is incredibly ornamental in nature. Its botanical name is Dracaena reflexa.

Interestingly, the origin of the plant's name comes from the Greek word "drakaina" meaning "female dragon."

The Dracaena can reach around 3 feet in height at maturity. The plant has a woody trunk and its leaves are long, dark green, leathery, and pointed.

Filtered indoor light or semi-shade is ideal for this plant variety. Allow the top inch of soil to dry before the next watering.

Mist the leaves to keep it hydrated. The plant can thrive in any type of soil as long as it has good drainage.

Check out this 3-foot tall Dracaena Marginata on Amazon.

8. Dieffenbachia

This houseplant brings with it all kinds of lush, tropical vibes.

There is a variety of Dieffenbachia available, and their leaves can be solid green, variegated white/cream and green, speckled, striped, or splotched.

These houseplants can reach an astounding height of 5 feet. Lots of indirect light or partial shade help the Dieffenbachia thrive.

Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out before you water the plant again. The soil should be well-draining and well-aerated. Regularly fertilize with a well-balanced diluted fertilizer.

Check out this 8-inch Dieffenbachia Compacta on Amazon.

9. Bromeliads

The look of this tropical plant is quite intriguing. It has thick foliage that grows in a natural rosette. Its botanical name is Bromeliaceae.

Its wide leaves are curved and grow in a circle around a central stem. Their showy flowers come in shades of red, yellow, pink, and orange.

Bromeliads prefer filtered light for optimal growth. Water them weekly during the growing season.

Plant them in well-draining potting soil and use a slow-release fertilizer at the start of the growing season.

Check out this 6-inch Bromeliad on Amazon.

10. Monstera

The Monstera is well-known and loved for its distinctive broad green leaves with naturally occurring holes called fenestrations.

Because of the leaf holes, it's also known as the "Swiss Cheese Plant." Its botanical name is Monstera deliciosa.

Pick an indoor spot with lots of room since the Monstera can grow up to 8 feet in height.

Water your Monstera plant every or every other week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Find a spot in your house that has a balance of light and shade. If possible, keep it in a fairly humid location.

Get this 10-inch Monstera Deliciosa on Amazon.

11. Weeping Fig

When grown indoors, the Weeping Fig reaches between 3 and 6 feet in height. Its botanical name is Ficus benjamina.

It's common to braid the trunks for a decorative appeal. The plant features long, slender branches that arch and are full of dark glossy leaves.

Plant the Weeping Fig in nutrient-rich soil that's fast draining. Place the plant in a spot that receives indirect sunlight.

Keep your watering schedule consistent and keep the soil moderately moist. Fertilize it frequently throughout the growing season.

Check out this 8-inch wintergreen weeping fig on Amazon.

12. Dragon Tree

Though a slow grower, the Dragon Tree can grow up to 6 feet tall indoors. Its botanical name is Dracaena draco.

The plant grows from a single trunk that will eventually branch out. The green leaves are long, slender, and pointed. The leaves may be a solid color or a combination of green, red, and/or yellow.

Position the plant in a spot that receives shaded indirect sunlight. Monitor the watering schedule, keeping the soil moderately moist.

Check out this 4-inch Madagascar Dragon Tree on Amazon.

13. Parlor Palm

A Parlor Palm is a tropical plant lover's dream come true. Its botanical name is Chamaedorea elegans.

The plant features bright green fan-shaped leaves that arch gracefully as they grow. It grows in small clumps of thin trunks.

As an indoor plant, the palm gradually reaches between 2 and 6 feet in height.

This type of palm loves low-light conditions: bright, filtered sunlight. Use a high-quality potting mix that drains well.

Water the plant when the top inch of soil has dried out and monitor its moisture level.

Check out this 6-inch Parlor Palm on Amazon.

14. Kentia Palm

If you have the indoor space for the Kentia Palm, don't delay in adding it to your home. It can reach up to 10 feet in height. Its botanical name is Howea forsteriana.

The palm features gorgeous fronds typical of palm trees. It keeps an upright structure and its fronds eventually arch gracefully.

Position the plant that receives bright, indirect sunlight. Water it every week, but make sure the top inch of soil has dried out before doing so.

Use a well-draining potting soil and fertilize it monthly in the spring and summer with a liquid fertilizer.

Check out this 8-inch Kentia Palm on Amazon.

Be sure to check out these other great plant guides:

21 Best Indoor Palm Trees

7 Fragrant Indoor Plants That Thrive In Low Light

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