Low-Light Tolerant Plants

Whether you’re looking for plants for a first floor apartment or office cubicle, these low light tolerant picks will survive the shade.

28 products

  • Happy Birthday Snake Laurentii

    Happy Birthday Snake Laurentii

    Happy Birthday Snake Laurentii

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $69 $77
    Up to 10% Off
  • Snake Plant ‘Hahnii’

    Snake Plant ‘Hahnii’

    Snake Plant ‘Hahnii’

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $39
    Back in Stock
  • ‘Moonshine’ Snake Plant

    ‘Moonshine’ Snake Plant

    ‘Moonshine’ Snake Plant

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $49
    New Arrival
  • Peperomia Green Gold

    Peperomia Green Gold

    Peperomia Green Gold

    Variegated favorite!
    From $39
    Pet-Friendly
  • ZZ Plant

    ZZ Plant

    ZZ Plant

    Great for beginners!
    From $99 $179
    Up to 44% Off
  • Philodendron Green

    Philodendron Green

    Philodendron Green

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $39
    Best Seller
  • Large Dracaena Compacta Cane

    Large Dracaena Compacta Cane

    Large Dracaena Compacta Cane

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $99
    Back in Stock
  • Maranta Red

    Maranta Red

    Maranta Red

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    From $39
    Best Seller
  • Large Dracaena Lemon Lime

    Large Dracaena Lemon Lime

    Large Dracaena Lemon Lime

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    From $99
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  • Satin Pothos

    Satin Pothos

    Satin Pothos

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $39
  • The Pet-Friendly Duo

    The Pet-Friendly Duo

    The Pet-Friendly Duo

    Fill empty planters with this plant bundle
    From $74 $86
    Up to 21% Off
  • Easy-Care Subscription (3 Months)

    Easy-Care Subscription (3 Months)

    Easy-Care Subscription (3 Months)

    $55 / Month
    Best Seller
  • Pothos Marble Queen

    Pothos Marble Queen

    Pothos Marble Queen

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $49
  • Hardy Houseplants Duo

    Hardy Houseplants Duo

    Hardy Houseplants Duo

    Expertly paired with matching planters
    From $109 $138
    Up to 21% Off
  • Low-Light Duo

    Low-Light Duo

    Low-Light Duo

    Great office plants!
    From $159 $198
    Up to 35% Off
  • Living Room Duo

    Living Room Duo

    Living Room Duo

    Expertly paired with matching planters
    From $129 $184
  • Preserved Fern Kokedama

    Preserved Fern Kokedama

    Artisan Moss

    Preserved Fern Kokedama

    From $75
  • Pothos Neon

    Pothos Neon

    Pothos Neon

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $49
    New Arrival
  • Large Dracaena Tarzan

    Large Dracaena Tarzan

    Large Dracaena Tarzan

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $159
  • Modern Office Duo

    Modern Office Duo

    Modern Office Duo

    Great office plants!
    From $219 $248
    Up to 26% Off
  • Philodendron Brasil

    Philodendron Brasil

    Philodendron Brasil

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $49
  • Dracaena Giganta

    Dracaena Giganta

    Dracaena Giganta

    Choose your planter color
    From $39
  • Peperomia Obtipan Green

    Peperomia Obtipan Green

    Peperomia Obtipan Green

    Very hardy!
    From $49
    Pet-Friendly
  • Hanging Grow Light

    Hanging Grow Light

    Soltech Solutions

    Hanging Grow Light

    From $150
  • Grove Bar Light

    Grove Bar Light

    Soltech Solutions

    Grove Bar Light

    Great for shelving units or tight spaces
    From $130
    New Arrival
  • Vita Grow Light Bulb

    Vita Grow Light Bulb

    Soltech Solutions

    Vita Grow Light Bulb

    From $85
  • Philodendron Rio Hanging Basket

    Philodendron Rio Hanging Basket

    Philodendron Rio Hanging Basket

    Great for beginners!
    From $69
    New Arrival
  • Smart Standard Growframe

    Smart Standard Growframe

    Modern Sprout

    Smart Standard Growframe

    From $229

Low-Light Tolerant Plants FAQ

What is considered low light for plants?

Low light refers to conditions with little sunlight. The plant should be far enough from a window where the sky is not visible but the light is still shining through it. A lack of sunlight provides less energy and nutrition. As seasons change, so does the amount of daylight. You will need to move your plant as the sun changes its position to adjust its exposure to the sunlight. Plants that grow in the shade outside are low-light plants. They still receive sunlight without being directly in it.

Do plants grow in the dark?

Plants can’t grow in complete darkness because they need light to survive. Like humans and animals, plants have a circadian rhythm that determines day and night. At night the plants use oxygen in place of photosynthesis to thrive and prepare for the next day. Darkness is necessary for plants so their metabolism can function appropriately.

How do you care for low-light plant?

Low-light plants do not need as much water as those that require full sunlight. You do not want to over-water your plant. The soil needs to be dry before you give it water. To avoid over-hydrating your plant, check for signs of thirst, such as wilted or curled leaves and stems and dry soil.

How do I know what light to use on my plants?

Not all plants require the same lighting. The amount and intensity of light vary per type of plant. Three different day lengths will help determine how much your plants get: Short-day plants, such as azaleas, can thrive on less than 12 hours of light per day. Long-term plants, or vegetable and flower seedlings, require between 14 and 18 hours of daily sunlight. Day-neutral plants, including foliage-type plants, only need eight to 12 hours of sunlight a day to survive. Blue light stimulates better growth while red light promotes flowering. Fluorescent lights are safer on plants because they put out less heat. LEDs cost more but very effective in plant health. They provide red and blue spectrums for both vegetation and flowering of plants. They do not have to be close to the plants to provide appropriate lighting.

What are Low-Light Plants?

Low-light plants do not need a lot of sunlight but require natural light coming in through windows and doors to survive. Plants that prefer outdoor shade still need adequate lighting while inside the home. Rooms facing the east or west provide better light than any other direction.

If it isn’t possible to place your plants in a room facing those directions, you must provide an appropriate plant light for them to survive indoors. Excessive light can burn the leaves or dry out the plant, stunting its growth. Too little light can inhibit chlorophyll production and cause wilting.