If you have a house with little natural light, don’t worry – there are plants that are perfect for these environments.
Plants are living beings that, in order to grow naturally, make the environment healthier and beautify your home, require a perfect environment suited to their needs. Take a look at Horto do Campo Grande’s suggestions.
Ideal plants for low-light environments
- With flowers: Anthurium and Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum).
- Without flowers: Variegated Snake Plant (Sansevieria laurentii), Scindapsus aureus (Pothos), Zamioculcas Zamiifolia and Philodendron (Philodendron scandens).
Care you should take with indoor plants that adapt to low-light environments
- Cleaning: Carefully wipe the leaves of your plants with a damp cloth. Dust can clog the plant’s pores, hindering photosynthesis.
- Watering: These plants tend to need less water because they are in environments where evaporation is slower. Water moderately, avoiding waterlogging. Always check the state of the substrate before watering (if in doubt, stick a finger in the soil and only water if you feel that the substrate is thoroughly dry). The key for most of these plants is to avoid overwatering, as they are more susceptible to root rot in soggy soil.
For indoor plants that like high humidity levels, such as Calatheas and Ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata), use a sprayer to wet their leaves.
- Fertilising: Use diluted liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. In autumn and winter, reduce the frequency.
- Light: Although they can thrive in low-light environments, it is ideal to rotate them to maintain balanced and uniform growth and prevent them from growing crooked as a result of bending over in search of light.
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FAQ’S
Can indoor plants in low-light environments flower?
Some can produce flowers in low-light environments, as is often the case with the Peace Lily and Anthurium.
Is it possible to have plants in bathrooms with little light?
Yes. Plants such as Variegated Snake Plant, Scindapsus aureus and Zamioculcas zamiifolia generally adapt well to humid environments with little light.
Signs that the plant is not getting enough light:
Slow or stagnant growth;
Leaves yellowing or falling off and smaller than usual;
Excessive leaning towards the light.
Tip
Keep plants out of reach of your pets. Some plants, although pet-friendly, can be tempting for animals, especially cats who like to chew on plants. Some plants may not be toxic, but can cause gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested in large quantities.
This care will help your low-light indoor plants grow healthy and beautiful!
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