We all know how plants need sunlight in order to survive. Aside from water and nutrition, sunlight is important for their photosynthesis. This makes growing a plant inside a house with little sunlight extra challenging. However, there are quite a number of plants that grow without sunlight.
This does not mean they grow with zero sunlight at all. This only means that they need less of it so you don’t have to keep on looking for the best place to put them — indoors or in a shaded area outdoors. Here are 10 great plants that can survive without sunlight.
Plants that grow without sunlight: English Ivy (Hedera Helix)
One of the more popular houseplants for a high shelf, the English Ivy plant has tendrils that grow downwards, creating a waterfall effect.
This plant can grow in the lowest sunlight conditions.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
With deep green leaves contrasting smooth, white lilies, the peace lily is one of the most beautiful houseplants that require little sunlight.
You can make any drab room look pretty with this plant – but avoid it if you have cats, as lilies are poisonous to our feline friends.
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
First on the list is the Chinese Evergreen. This deep green leafy plant is great for air filtering, and can be grown in the corner of any room in your house.
Also, learning how to propagate Chinese Evergreen will help you grow more of them in a short span.
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior)
Next up, the Cast Iron Plant, another large-leaf plant, is very strong and can easily survive in low-light conditions.
It’s very difficult to kill the Cast Iron Plant, making it ideal for newbie plant owners.
Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia)
The Dumb Cane is a large, beautiful pot plant with multi-toned leaves. This indoor plant can’t be harmed by a lack of sunlight, and provides a unique freshness to your home.
You can choose from different Dumb Cane varieties that feature different shades of green.
Prayer Plant (Maranta Leuconeura)
Another houseplant with a mesmerizing leaf pattern, the Prayer Plant actually folds its leaves during winter, which makes it look as if it is praying. This is one of the more stunning plants on this list that would look great in a dark corner.
There are many Prayer Plant types to choose from and they come in varied shapes and shades.
Creeping Fig Plant
The Creeping Fig plant is a particularly unique vine-like plant, with tendrils that will grow – or creep – in any direction.
Again, this plant is great for darker homes with less sunlight access.
Peacock Plant (Calathea Makoyana)
The Peacock Plant is as vibrant and pretty as its name suggests.
It has white leaves with dark green markings that have the appearance of peacock feathers. This plant is a great plant for dark rooms.
Philodendron
The philodendron plant is famous for its large, heart-shaped leaves. It requires the least amount of sunlight to grow, and most households can grow this plant easily.
Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum)
Another vine-style plant for high shelves is the Pothos.
This gorgeous, low-maintenance houseplant is very user-friendly, being both hardy and beautiful to look at.
Takeaway
If you love plants but have little-to-no sunlight in your house, try these plants that do well without light in your home. It can add more freshness and color within your home, especially if you think the dimness of it makes it look dull. These are some great examples of plants that grow without sunlight.
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