If your home has little natural light, don’t worry! There are plants that are perfect for these environments.
Plants are living beings and, to grow naturally, make the environment healthier, and beautify your home, they need the right conditions suited to their needs. Discover Horto do Campo Grande’s suggestions.
Ideal plants for low-light environments
• Flowering: Anthurium and Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum).
• Non-flowering: Snake Plant (Sansevieria laurentii), Scindapsus aureus (Pothos), Zamioculcas zamiifolia, and Philodendron (Philodendron scandens).
Care tips for indoor plants that adapt to low-light environments
• Cleaning: Carefully wipe your plants’ leaves with a damp cloth. Dust can block the plant’s pores, making photosynthesis harder.
• Watering: These plants tend to need less water because they’re in environments where evaporation is slower. Water moderately, avoiding waterlogging. Always check the potting mix before watering (if you’re unsure, put a finger into the soil and water only if it feels dry deeper down). For most of these plants, the key is to avoid overwatering, as they’re more prone to root rot in waterlogged soil.
For indoor plants that like high humidity levels, such as Calatheas and Ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata), use a mister to dampen their leaves.
• Fertilising: Use diluted liquid fertilisers every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer. In autumn and winter, reduce the frequency.
• Light: Although they can grow in low-light environments, it’s best to rotate them to keep growth balanced and even, and to prevent them from growing crooked as they lean in search of light.
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FAQ’S
As plantas de interior em ambientes com pouca luz podem florescer?
Algumas podem produzir flores em ambientes com pouca luz, como é por norma o caso do Lírio da Paz e do Antúrio.
É possível ter plantas em casas-de-banho com pouca iluminação?
Sim. Plantas como a Espada de São Jorge, o Scindapsus aureus e a Zamioculcas zamiifolia, por norma adaptam-se bem a ambientes húmidos e com pouca luz.
Sinais que indicam que a planta não está a receber luz suficiente:
• Crescimento lento ou estagnado;
• Folhas amareladas ou a cair e mais pequenas do que o habitual;
• Inclinação excessiva em direcção à luz.
Tip
Keep plants out of reach of your pets. Some plants, even if pet-friendly, can be tempting for animals—especially cats that like to chew on plants. Some plants may not be toxic but can cause gastrointestinal discomfort if eaten in large quantities.
These tips will help your low-light indoor plants grow healthy and beautiful!
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