Many plants are able to beautify our lives without requiring much time-consuming troubles in return. We offer you a list of the most unpretentious indoor plants.
These plants can be transplanted every few years, they perfectly tolerate the conditions of apartments with their dry air, put up with a lack of light and irregular watering. In general, ideal plants for people who are very busy or scattered: the hardest thing is to acquire, let alone further care does not take much effort.
There was always a place on the windowsill for aloe. Somewhere between ficus and geraniums. But they appreciated it not for its beauty, but for its exceptional vitality and benefits. Spiky, spread wide, clings to the curtain, but extremely tenacious, ready to endure any hardships and hardships - heat in summer, cold in winter, shade and sunshine, long absence of water and poor rocky soil. At the same time, he is a wonderful healer, heals everything - from a cut to consumption. 
Kalanchoe competes with this plant for the title of "room doctor". This is a representative of the fatty family, which have perfectly adapted to the lack of water, which they store in their fleshy leaves. Crassula are decorative due to the unusual shape (and often color) of the leaves and, of course, flowers. Relatively small in size, they usually have brightly colored petals and, moreover, are collected in large inflorescences, sometimes quite original forms... IN folk medicine Kalanchoe has the fame of a miracle cure for almost any disease. This is not entirely true, since Kalanchoe is credited with both its own properties and the virtues of aloe. Therefore, the "homemade recipes" using Kalanchoe should not be trusted unconditionally. 
The fat woman (krasula) has glory already " money tree". Equally unpretentious in care, she is considered a symbol of prosperity, as well as a Feng Shui talisman, attracting material well-being to the house. You can safely check how well such recommendations work: the fat woman is unlikely to wither even with an inveterate lazy person. 
Haworthia or Haworthia have ideal characteristics in terms of "plants for the lazy". They don't require a bright sun, they don't need a lot of space. Haworthia tolerate even gross mistakes in care and a long absence of the owners. But at the same time, they are cute, very diverse and can decorate any home. 
Euphorbia (euphorbia) is an absolute "survival specialist". In terms of the richness of life forms, these plants have no equal. Among them you can find undersized trees and thorny shrubs-giants, stem succulents, annuals and perennial herbs... They are sometimes confused with cacti. But unlike the thorny natives of America, they secrete a milky sap. Hence one of their names is milkweed. The composition of the milky juice of euphorbia contains rubber, amino acids, essential oils, sugars and resins. A toxic substance, euphorbin, was found in the resins. Therefore, almost all milkweed is poisonous. Euphorbin can cause burns, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. Care must be taken when planting and propagating these plants. Fortunately, they can grow without requiring a transplant for years. 
Ivy transforms not only the landscape, but also the interior. Clinging to the strings and strings carefully stretched from the closet to the window, climbing the walls, ivy can decorate the most ordinary-looking room. Is it any wonder that for so many years he has been included in Volume 10 of the most beloved and popular indoor plants? 
Sansevieria is just as unpretentious. For its shape and color, the people call it " pike tail"," mother-in-law's tongue "," snake skin "and even" African hemp. "Dense fleshy leaves serve as a reservoir in which water is retained thanks to water-storing tissue and the plant easily tolerates dry periods. 
And Tradescantia, chlorophytum and ficus have phytoncidal properties - the ability to purify the air in a room. 
Among unpretentious plants, there are those that attract attention with bright flowering. For example, geranium (pelargonium) is one of the traditional symbols home comfort... The first pelargoniums were brought to Europe by Dutch sailors and pharmacists in the middle of the 17th century. Stopping at the Cape of Good Hope en route to Indochina and Japan, they acquired native plants for botanical gardens and collectors. Within a century and a half, numerous hybrids and varieties were grown in Holland, France and England, some of them have survived to this day. Then they became popular no less than tulips. Now numerous varieties of different types of pelargonium amaze the imagination with a variety of colors and shapes. This plant will take some hassle. In particular, to preserve compactness and abundant flowering Pelargonium needs regular transplants, shaping and rejuvenation. But if there is no time for this, geraniums will still bloom, just not so abundantly. 
Oddly enough, but in spite of the fame of "capricious tropical plants" inherent in orchids, unpretentious ones can be found among them. For example, Phalaenopsis, with flowers similar to butterflies, will require even less hassle than geraniums. At the same time, the flowers of the phalaenopsis last at least three months. 
Even to unpretentious plants with bright colors belong hoyi. No wonder the abundantly blooming "wax ivy", as the meaty hoya is incorrectly called, can often be seen in public places. 
The forest cactus "Decembrist" or eucharis can be an excellent choice. The scientific name for the "Decembrist" is Schlumberger. Brazilians call them "Christmas cacti" because they bloom there in the middle of summer, at Christmas. Once in Europe, the natives of the state of Rio de Janeiro did not want to change the habit and still bloom at the same time, in December, when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. And if the flowers of this forest cactus add bright colors in winter, eucharis blooms with exquisite daffodil-like flowers in autumn. However, its large leaves are decorative throughout the rest of the year. Another advantage is that this native of the Amazon basin does not require bright lighting, and feels great a few meters from the window. 
We all love to keep the house clean and fresh air... In winter, when rooms are less ventilated, a great way to purify the air is houseplants.
It is indoor plants that will enrich your living space with oxygen. When choosing indoor plants for a winter garden or several indoor plants for arranging a particular room, you should know that there are indoor plants that can easily do without a lot of light. It is these indoor plants that should be placed at home.
Non-light-loving indoor plants can easily endure the winter, they are not whimsical to care for. Indoor plants will not only make the air in your home clean and fresh, but also diversify your home design, filling it with coziness and comfort.
Indoor plants, the varieties of which you will see below, can be located not only on the windowsill or near the window, you can safely place these indoor plants in any part of the room.
Houseplants, the list of which we presented in our post, will charm you not with flowers, but with leaves.
The beautiful leaves of indoor plants that don't need a lot of light can have the most intricate shapes. Here Mother Nature has experimented as it should.
See indoor plants that are easy to care for and can survive even in the shade.
Indoor plants that are not afraid of poor lighting: photo list of indoor plants
Sansevieria three-lane 
Aspidistra high 
Dieffenbachia 
Chlorophytum crested 
Gelksina 
Dracaena marginata 
Ferns 
Philodendron heart-shaped 
Neoregelia
There are many wonderful indoor plants for all tastes and needs, and from time to time this or that becomes very popular. But it is not a fact that these plants can be successfully grown in your conditions. It is better to choose the most unpretentious plants, they will not let you down! These are such plants, the presence of dust, and also put up with shading, care for them is minimal. At the same time, unpretentious plants are very beautiful, among them there are many both flowering and plants with decorative foliage.
Well, the choice is very large:
Chlorophytum comosum
1. Chlorophytum crested (sedge)
This is the first number in our hit parade of the most unpretentious plants. This is who is really capable of growing practically without our "participation"! Chlorophytum perfectly tolerates dry air and high indoor temperatures. It is not very picky about lighting - it loses its decorative effect only in a very dark place. Often it is not necessary to water it, and chlorophytum is practically not affected by diseases. Not requiring special care, this amazing plant cleans the atmosphere of the apartment from harmful impurities and electromagnetic radiation day and night. Its curved leaves form a beautiful wide rosette, and from time to time, daughter rosettes grow on long peduncles that can be rooted.
2. Abutilon (indoor maple)
An unpretentious plant and at the same time a wonderful dominant in the interior. Abutilon blooms spectacularly: its large flowers are bell-shaped. Its leaves are similar to maple, and the flowers are very catchy. They come in different colors: white, pink, yellow, red. Abutilon tolerates dryness and heat in an apartment, and you can put a pot with this plant both on the windowsill and at some distance from it. You need to water a little - otherwise it will not bloom. Abutilon is rarely fertilized - once every three weeks with liquid fertilizer for indoor flowers. Abutilon creates a favorable climate in the room: it purifies and humidifies the air. However, this unpretentious plant requires space, so it is better to place it in a large room.
Hibiscus
3. Hibiscus (Chinese rose)
The plant is a sprawling bush with huge bowls of flowers, most often red, with a long pistil. However, the plant has many varieties, there are both white and pink flowers, and even speckled! Hibiscus blooms all year round and loves just the temperature and humidity of the air, which happens in our apartments in winter. But he needs light - that's why his place is on the windowsill. Watering should be done frequently and regularly, especially in winter so that the buds do not fall off.
4. Fuchsia
Previously, this flower was called "touchy", because at the slightest touch, its seeds "shot" far around the plant. Appearance - a compact bush blooming with red or pink flowers. Moreover, the older the plant, the more abundantly it blooms. There are varieties with variegated leaves. Balsam is very easy to clean. This flower prefers partial shade, tolerates dry air, its only requirement is abundant watering. Also, balsam loves periodic spraying, only at the same time it is necessary to avoid getting water on the opened flowers. IN very coldywhen the air in the apartment is especially dry, a whitefly attack on the plant is possible.
6. Begonia
A beautiful flowering plant seems to be specially created for shaded places in the apartment. But begonia does not like bright light. There are many varieties of begonias, which not only bloom profusely, but also have spectacular variegated leaves. Begonias tolerate both heat and cool equally well; they are also undemanding to the ground. Pests usually do not attack begonias. But they need high humidity, but it is undesirable to spray: the leaves do not tolerate contact with water well. Therefore, it is better to use a humidifier or place a tray with damp pebbles on top of the battery. The roots of begonia should not dry out - the plant needs regular watering. For the summer, begonia can be transplanted into a flower garden in the garden.
7. Japanese Fatsia
Even if it seems that you have completely unsuitable conditions for indoor flowers, feel free to plant Japanese fatsia .
It is a shade-tolerant plant, resistant to diseases and pests, with beautiful large leaves that look like chestnut leaves. And even near central heating radiators, she feels fine. At the same time, it increases air humidity well, promotes good sleep, and heals the heart and lungs. Fatsia is an energy "donor", so we will feel a surge of strength after spending some time in the room where it grows.
They are also unpretentious, the only thing is that they still require good lighting. But there is an opportunity to place them closer to the window - a great option. I would especially like to highlight the Hoveya Forster palm, the Canary Date and the graceful Hamedorea (mountain palm). They will fill and "revive" any boring corner of the room, their graceful feathery leaves give lightness, airiness, ease to the atmosphere. They freshen the air and, like ficuses, energetically "feed". They can be placed in "ethnic" containers, the soil near the trunk can be decorated with stones, shells, etc. In general, any interior experiments are appropriate with palm trees.
13. Spathiphyllum
The modest and elegant spathiphyllum blooms periodically without any tricks on our part. Outwardly, it is very similar to the white calla. The flower is shade-tolerant, does not require special care, only it does not like excessive waterlogging of the soil - the roots can rot. The plant moisturizes the air perfectly.
14. Aloe tree (the so-called "agave")
This plant is a succulent and is absolutely undemanding to growing conditions. The only thing that is important for aloe is light, so you should not place it far from the window. Watering in summer should be as the soil dries up, and in winter - once a month. Aloe is a medicinal plant, and therefore it is worth getting at least one specimen.
15. Sansevieria (or "pike tail", or "mother-in-law's tongue")
This plant, as they say, is indestructible. There are no problems with watering, or with the choice of soil, or with fertilizing, or with dust - the plant belongs to succulents. Again, a champion in air purification and neutralization of computer radiation. His spectacular "swords" are monochrome, striped, and variegated. Sansevieria is especially good "solo": 8-10 plants in a suitable container and substrate, decorated with pebbles or pebbles - that's something!
Callisia fragrans
16. Callisia fragrant
It is also called "golden mustache" or "indoor ginseng". It is an ornamental-leaved plant that looks like young corn in appearance. In addition to elongated leaves, callisia forms long processes with articulations similar to joints. When 9 or more “joints” grow on one shoot, they acquire a purple hue and become healing. Such shoots can be cut off and used for tinctures and decoctions. By the way, these shoots are especially good just for the treatment of joint diseases. Isn't that why such a figurative coincidence? Callisia grows under any conditions, even in the immediate vicinity of central heating batteries, and very easily multiplies by rooting the cut off top. Sometimes, however, you need to wipe the dust off its leaves.
All plants, like any living organisms, have their own individuality and cannot exist in the same conditions. Someone needs a lot of moisture, while others prefer drought. Some love the heat, while others need coolness. The same applies to lighting - all indoor plants are different, therefore, the light requirements for all indoor flowers are different. Sun or shade? This question can only be answered correctly by the cultures themselves with their development and healthy appearance. Before you figure out what kind of lighting plants need, you need to understand why flowers need light at all. The point is that the leaf of a plant is a small factory in which constant diligent work is going on. On the underside of the leaf are numerous stomata - slits through which plants receive carbon dioxide from the air. At the same time, the roots extract certain minerals from the soil and transport them through the plant's conducting system to the leaves. In all green parts of plants, i.e. the leaves and green stems contain chlorophyll, a green pigment. It captures the energy of sunlight. As soon as the sun's rays "hit" green plant, begins the chemical process of converting water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates - nutrients needed for growth and healthy development. This whole process is called photosynthesis, the energy source of which is sunlight. If the lighting conditions of the plants are violated, the "machine" stops, the process does not go, although the "workers" (chlorophyll grains) and materials (water, nutrients, carbon dioxide) are ready to work. This means that without light, indoor flowers, in the end, "die of hunger", although they are abundantly watered and fed. In poor lighting conditions, houseplants wither. So what kind of lighting is needed for flowers, which indoor plants do not need light, and which, on the contrary, need its abundance?
Insufficient or excessive lighting of indoor flowers
Fortunately, every plant, including indoor plants, timely signals insufficient lighting at home. If you see one of these signals, be sure to change your pet's location. Insufficient lighting for flowers in an apartment is indicated by:- Poor plant growth
- Small leaves,
- Color change variegated leaves - they turn green,
- Long, thin and soft stems ("etiolation" occurs),
- Lean formation of flower buds,
- An increase in the distance between leaf nodes on new stems in comparison with old stems.
A special lux meter, a light meter, can be bought in a specialized store. Such a device is similar to an exposure meter and is very convenient for indoor plant lovers. It should be remembered that the intensity of the light depends on the season and the environment. On a sunny summer day, around noon, the illumination is 100,000 lux (lx). But if at the same time you are standing with a light meter under a tree, it will show only 10,000 lux. The amount of light at the same time in the room, near the window glass itself, is 2500 lux, and in the middle of the room - only 500 lux. The situation is quite different on a normal, bright winter day. On the windowsill where your plants are located, the device registers only 500-1000 lux. It's almost dark in the middle of the room.
The best lighting conditions for active plant growth at home
Lighting your plants at home is very important. In order to use the above data correctly, you need to know what kind of lighting your plants require. They can be roughly divided into groups, and to determine the light regime in each group, home growers usually use not suites, but the generally accepted terms: "sun", "partial shade" and "shadow" and, in accordance with this, recommend the correct placement of plants in the apartment.Plants requiring bright lighting for active growth (with a strength of 1500-2000 lux or more) should be located on a sunny window facing south.To achieve better lighting for plants requiring diffused light of about 1000 lux, they are placed in a semi-shaded place on a window facing east or oriented to the west. Indoor flowers that do not like light, that is, they require low light (500-700 lux), can be placed in a shady place, on a window facing north. In botany, in addition to the indicators in suites, three other concepts have been established to determine the light regime of plants. According to these terms, light-loving plants love a sunny place; always means a window facing south. Less demanding plants prefer partial shade, which many associate with windows facing west and east. Finally, plants that are shade tolerant thrive on a north-facing window. You should be aware that these concepts are not entirely accurate. The phrase "semi-shaded place" is already misleading. It would be more correct to replace it with the phrase "bright place", tk. plants suitable for it require bright diffused light, but cannot stand the hot midday sun on the southern windows. The division according to the cardinal points is also not always fair: you need to take into account the environment.
If there is a tree in front of a window facing south, such a window can no longer be called "sunny", but only "light". A window facing west onto a covered balcony or loggia is sometimes darker than a north-facing window.Illumination is influenced by both the landscape and the area of \u200b\u200bresidence. The south window on a closely built-up street, and even on the first floor of a house, is always less "sunny" than in a detached house. Next, you will find out which indoor flowers practically do not need light, and which simply cannot exist without good lighting.
Indoor plants that require a lot of light
In many apartments, the windows of living rooms face the south side of the house. Typically this big windows, and many plants can be placed on the windowsills, which in sunny days brightly lit by the sun from noon to evening. Plants that are familiar to you from your travels to the south feel great here: bougainvillea with luxurious flowers, hibiscus, bokarnea (Beaucarnea recurvata), yucca (Yucca). Another indoor flower that loves sunlight is Pittosporum tobira. The south window can become a green and blooming link between the house and the garden. Unfortunately, most of these exotic plants that require a lot of light are not easy to cultivate. First of all, problems arise in winter. Of course, there are also more hardy types for southern windows. For example, these plants that thrive anywhere:
Sansevieria ( Sansevieria)
Chlorophytum ( Chlorophytum)
Unassuming indoor nettles
Coleus Bluma ( Coleus blumei, hybrids)
Euphorbia ( Euphorbia milii)
And if you like cacti, then on the south window you can arrange a multi-tiered cactus garden. By creating optimal conditions lighting for indoor flowers, keep the following in mind:
- On sunny days, the temperature near the southern windows rises dramatically, and the plants located here need to be sprayed often, but not at noon!
- The soil overheats quickly in black plastic pots, so use ceramic pots for southern windows. You can put dark pots in light containers.
- If you have a bottom hung window or a vent, keep them open during the summer. Otherwise, hot air will stagnate.
- The easiest way is to use loose shutters, external blinds, awnings.
- Even faster and easier: curtains made of fabric or paper, blinds (be careful: metal blinds should not touch the plants, because they get very hot), frames covered with canvas are possible.
- Temporarily: newspaper or cardboard.
An ideal plant for beginner flower growers: it feels great everywhere, easily propagates by cuttings, in summer it can be exposed to the open air. This houseplant does not like light and should be watered sparingly.
Tolmiya Menzies ( Tolmiea tepziesii)
An easy-to-cultivate plant. It develops well in any place, just not in the bright sun. Tolerant to dry air. In summer, it can be exposed to the open air. A wonderful ampelous plant.
Aglaonema ( Aglaonema)
Species with green leaves are shade tolerant. Loves high temperature and humidity, warm soil. Don't forget good drainage! The plant is suitable for hydroponic cultivation.
, or sago palm ( Cycas revoluta)
This is another home flower, which does not need bright light, but loves fresh air and is very sensitive to dampness. Tsikas cannot stand frequent. Older plants need a lot of space. It grows very slowly.
Indoor flowers that do not require a lot of light: indoor plants for the bedroom, bathroom and hallway
The apartment should have as many indoor plants as possible. This applies not only to the living room, there are other rooms where flowers grow no worse, and sometimes even much better. Plants in the bedrooms.Typically, bedroom windows face east and are illuminated by the mild morning sun. it perfect place for many plants that cannot stand the burning midday sun.Sometimes there is enough room in the bedroom for a small tree: room linden ( Sparmannia africana) or ficus Benjamin ( Ficus benjamina).
In "winter apartments" you can place indoor plants in the bedroom, which do not require a lot of light and need a moderate temperature of about 15 ° C in winter. It is often asked whether the plants in the bedroom actually take oxygen from sleepers at night. This is partly true, plants absorb oxygen at night, but in such quantities that it is completely invisible. You sleep as if in a hermetically sealed "forest" of indoor crops. However, some people do not tolerate the aroma of strong-smelling plants and complain of headaches.
In such cases, do not put fragrant pelargoniums, flowering orange trees, primroses, etc., in the bedroom, but do not completely abandon plants.Plants in the bathroom. If your bathroom seems uncomfortable, cold, too sterile to you, revive it with indoor plants that are unpretentious to light! For example, it will amazingly transform the bathroom. Of course, the condition for this must be the presence of a window. In a completely dark bathroom, you will have to do with artificial plastic flowers. However, not every home flower that does not require a lot of light can be placed in the bathroom. Such species grow well here that love warmth and high humidity air.
In the "greenhouse" climate of the bathroom, they feel great Coconut palm trees ( Cocos nucifera) and Variegated Dracaena ( Dracaena) , and also monstera ( Monstera deticiosa) , (Philodendron) and (Cyperus) .
For plants in the bathroom, various aerosols are very harmful, for example, hair spray, as well as deodorants for body care. Therefore, try to place indoor flowers that do not require a lot of light in such a way that splashes of these various cosmetics do not fall on the leaves.Plants in the hallway and on the stairs. Already at the entrance to your friendly, cozy green hall, it will become clear to everyone that you are a lover of indoor crops. Plants for the hallway or stairs must be chosen very carefully.
In most cases, the hallways in our houses are narrow, so one plant is enough here. But if you put it in front of a mirror, the effect will be amazing. It also looks decorative ivy ( Hedera helix) on the wall near the stairs or tradescantia hanging from the hat rack. It can be cooler and darker in the hallway and stairs than in the rooms, so you should not place views here that prefer tropical warmth and / or bright lighting. Choose indoor flowers that do not require a lot of light:
(Aspidistra elatior)
Sansevieria ( Sanseviena)
Chlorophytum ( Chlorophytum comosum)
If your hallway is large enough but dark, provide the plants with artificial lighting. It is important to remember that there should be no drafts in the hallway that cause leaves to fall. Therefore, do not put plants in such a hallway.
Additional artificial lighting of plants at home: lamps for indoor flowers
With the onset of winter, any home florist faces such a problem as a decrease in the level of illumination in cold period... Therefore, in the fall, you should be especially careful about plant placement. The days are getting shorter, the sun is rare, the illumination of the pets is decreasing.
There are plants that have a dormant stage, in other words - many crops are prepared from nature for a season with insufficient light. They do not grow or grow very slowly, i.e. are at rest. These weeks when conditions further development unsatisfactory, you must do everything so that the plants go through the rest period normally. Put them in a cool place, water them little by little, do not feed them. If the sill of the southern window turns out to be the coolest, it does not matter: in winter, even shade-loving views can be made here and the winter sun will not harm them. But there are some plants that do not need rest. Problems arise with tropical exotic cultureswho in their homeland are accustomed to bright sunlight throughout the year. How can we help them in winter? Try your best to provide them with poor winter light. For this, such actions are important.
- Wash the windows again before winter begins.
- Place the plants close to each other on a windowsill (never leave them in the back of the room).
- There should be no curtains, curtains or blinds between window glass and plants.
- If after all this it is not enough light, there is another way: artificial lighting for indoor plants.
The industry produces special lamps for artificial lighting of plants at home: pendant, wall and in the form of tubes. At first glance, they do not differ from ordinary lamps and lamps, but in fact their rays have a different composition.
They contain more ultraviolet and blue light and less infrared rays. Their light is more like daylight, it is cooler than the warm yellowish light of incandescent bulbs. You can buy separate special lamps that are connected to any light source (with the appropriate power), or the whole system in the kit (by the way, quite inexpensive). Lamps different designs for additional illumination, the colors hardly differ in light intensity. In most cases, artificial light is mixed, pleasing to the eye.
There are also mercury lamps with bright white light and low power consumption. These lamps are often used in offices and horticultural businesses. They are economical but expensive to purchase.Be sure to use extra bulbs to illuminate your indoor plants! When growing flowers under artificial light, follow the guidelines below. Hanging lamps should hang in the center of the plants so that the latter do not bend. Wall lamps are less practical in this regard. So, when using additional lighting for indoor plants, consider the following:
- The higher the lamp is, the larger area irradiation and more plants receives additional lighting. True, the radiation intensity decreases with increasing distance from the light source to the object.
- The distance from the plant to the lamp is about 80 cm.
- If there are a lot of plants, use several lamps.
- If the plants are grown exclusively under artificial light, the lamps should burn from 12 (for shade-loving species) to 16 (for light-loving plants) hours per day.
- If lamps are used in winter as an additional light source, it is enough to turn them on for 4-6 hours.
Houseplants for short and long daylight hours
Some decorative flowering species have special lighting requirements. Their bud formation depends not only on the intensity of light, but also on the length of the day. Therefore, a distinction is made between indoor crops of a short day and a long day.In plants with a short day, such as poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) and Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe), brightly colored bracts and flowers develop only with a “short day”, i.e. when they are lit no more than 12 hours a day. Even a street lamp outside a window or a small floor lamp in a room can become too light for such plants.Cover these types cardboard box or a bucket for 12 hours (from evening to morning) for 6 weeks every day. Those who like to experiment can make plants blooming in winter bloom in autumn. This "light control" allows gardeners to grow and sell flowering chrysanthemums (also short-day crops) all year round.
Long day plants include a number of summer plants cultivated in our gardens, as well as Usambara violets (Saintpauiia ionantha, hybrids). They bloom when the lighting lasts at least 14 hours a day, and the plants do not care if it is natural or artificial light.Most of the known indoor species belong to "neutral" houseplants, the flowering of which does not directly depend on the length of the day.
For rooms where sunlight rarely reaches, these indoor plants can be a real salvation. They feel great in partial shade and in low light.
Most plants from the collection Bright Sideall the beauty is not in flowers, but in beautiful leaves. But that's a lot, considering the sunless "diet" and how they perfectly clean the air.
Calathea
The patterned leaves make this plant a welcome addition to any room, but keep in mind that direct sunlight is undesirable for it. The best option for calathea - partial shade.
Dieffenbachia
Diffused light works best for this plant. It is best to keep it behind a curtain. The plant is especially beautiful in the spring-summer period, when light, delicate leaves appear in the center.
Dracaena marginata
This is a real piece of the tropics on the office desk. But keep the plant out of direct sunlight - they can damage them. The plant loves shade.
Chlorophytum crested
A very unpretentious plant, therefore, quite popular. It can go without the sun for a long time and at the same time perfectly purifies the air.
Gelksina
A plant with tiny delicate leaves looks beautiful in hanging pots and in pots next to tall plants. But be careful: do not plant it on low plants - gelksina can "strangle" them. Frequent watering and spraying is required of you.
Ferns
More than 2000 species of ferns are suitable for growing at home. These tropical plants willing to keep in the shade, but they will not tolerate dry air. They need frequent spraying of the leaves, especially during the heating season.
Philodendron heart-shaped
Perhaps this is a favorite plant of many flower growers. Feels good in the shade, perfectly cleans the air. Occasionally you need to pinch so that it does not stretch too long.
Neoregelia
A tropical plant that thrives on artificial light only. It thrives in humid environments such as bathrooms.
Spathiphyllum
If you often forget to water your plants and almost no sunlight enters the room, you can pick up such a beautiful and unpretentious flower for yourself.
Aglaonema
One of the best choices for a low light room. Ideal for beginner gardeners.
Sansevieria three-lane
A plant that requires little or no maintenance. Light affects its growth, but it lives well in the dark.
Aspidistra high
This plant perfectly tolerates shade, heat, cold. But it will take a little patience as it grows very slowly.
Preview photo credit happymodern, beyondstores
Today, the editors of Useful Tips will tell you about indoor plants that take root well in dark rooms and do not require special care. They will help freshen the air in your home and decorate any corner of it with charm inherent only in greenery.
What plants to choose for poorly lit rooms
1. Aglaonema
Aglaonema is a great choice for beginners. She is unpretentious and feels great in dark rooms.
2. Aspidistra elatior
Resistant to shade, cold and heat, this plant will test your patience for only one reason - it develops more slowly than other plants.
3. Calathea
Calathea will surprise you with a variety of leaf colors and become a chic home decoration. Due to the fact that this plant does not tolerate the sun, rooms with poor natural lighting will be the best place for it.
4. Chlorophytum comosum
This plant perfectly cleans the air, does not require a lot of light and special care. Therefore, it can often be found in apartments and public institutions.
5. Dracaena
Despite the fact that dracaena resembles tropical palms, direct sunlight can simply burn its leaves. So place it where it will be protected from light.
6. Dieffenbachia
Low maintenance, Dieffenbachia will beautify any interior. She does not require a lot of sunlight, so she survives perfectly even in rooms with closed curtains.
7. Neoregelia
This plant, belonging to the genus Bromeliads, is content with even artificial light, so it will be an excellent choice for the bathroom.
8. Philodendron cordatum
This plant took special place in the hearts of gardeners. Probably because it gets along well in dark places and perfectly cleans the air. We recommend removing some of the leaves to speed up its growth.
9. Fern
All fern plants will excellent solution for those who want to decorate rooms with poor lighting with plants. Unpretentious to sunlight, they need a lot of water. Therefore, water your ferns well and spray their leaves periodically so that they delight you with lush greenery.
10. Sansevieria or Mother-in-law Language
A very unpretentious sansevieria cannot be scared by the darkness. This is probably why she was so invited to lovers of indoor plants.
11. Soleirolia soleirolii
This plant is called "children's tears" due to its small leaves. It needs a lot of water, so we do not recommend planting it in the same pot with other plants.
12. Spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum is unpretentious in care, does not require direct sunlight or regular watering. Therefore, it will pleasantly surprise those who often forget to water their indoor plants.
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You want to enjoy the comfort that plants create in every room. But not every room is flooded with sunlight, and bad light significantly limits our greening opportunities. We have compiled for you a list of plants that will be good even in the hallway, corridor or bathroom. Among them there are both just green and flowering plants that have little light enough.
Hovea (Kentia)
Hovea, also called the paradise palm, not only looks beautiful and does not require serious maintenance, but also produces a large number of oxygen. The plant is very unpretentious: more than enough artificial light and a small amount of water. Water the palm tree once a week and it will delight you with its looks and fresh air.
Aspidistra
Aspidists are very popular and for good reason. Extremely easy to care for, these palms are also suitable for inexperienced gardeners: they do not need frequent watering, they rarely get sick and are completely unassuming to light. Of course, in good light, like any plant, aspidistra will grow faster, but even in a dark corridor it will feel good. But direct sunlight will only harm its leaves.
Epipremnum golden
Epipremnum golden is a climbing plant that will grow, depending on the direction of support, either upward or sideways. This variety of vines with multi-colored colored leaves must be protected from drafts and provided with moisture in a timely manner. However, epipremnum will endure short periods of drought.
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Zamioculcas
Zamioculcas, which are also called “ dollar tree". A plant that does not need a lot of light attracts the eye with pleasantly shiny leaves. The color of the leaves is determined by the growing conditions. In the shade, zamioculcas grows more slowly, the leaves become saturated green tint... A large amount of light stimulates the growth of the flower and makes it lighter. In general, zamioculcas can bloom, but this rarely happens. A sign of drought is the dropping of the upper leaves, although the flower is undemanding to water, and excessive watering can even become destructive.
A plant that lacks light enough - sansevieria
Sansevieria is a desert plant that is not afraid of drought. The only condition for its maintenance is the temperature above 12 degrees. If desired, the twigs of sansevieria can be intertwined, it turns out very effectively.
Decorative asparagus
This plant can do just fine without light, although the ideal position for it is on a north-facing window. Ornamental asparagus is very fond of water, so the soil must be constantly moistened.
Chlorophytum (green lily)
The leaf shape of chlorophytum is similar to sedge. Even the color can be the same: the leaves are either completely green or with white stripes. The plant tolerates darkness, drafts and hot air from batteries, so you can put it wherever you want without worrying about its future fate. The only condition is that watering must be regular, because a green lily will not tolerate a long period of drought.
Philodendron
Another plant that lacks light enough, in addition, it is distinguished by beautifully designed leaves. Philodendron grows rapidly and can be used as a creeping plant if supported. In highly heated rooms, the philodendron needs additional moisture: it needs to be sprayed and make sure that the ground does not dry out.
Ferns
Ferns tolerate the lack of light very well. Add cold resistance to this and you can even place the fern in a poorly heated hallway. Undemanding to light, ferns love moisture, making them ideal bath plants. In highly heated rooms, the leaves need to be sprayed additionally to get enough moisture.
Soleirolia
Very cute plant, consisting of tiny leaves on thin stems. Its crown can be formed independently by trimming the excess with scissors.
Scheffler
Scheffler is very popular as it is growing rapidly. A little light will not harm the plant, but the flower will grow more slowly. However, what's the difference, if so, and so he will delight you with his appearance.
Flowering plants that have little light. Spathiphyllum
If you want to add some gorgeous flowering plants to the dark corners of your home, here too you can pick up plants that require little light. Spathiphyllum with its interesting white flowers is a great example of this. Under the influence of direct sunlight, the flowers brighten and wither, but the lack of light does not in any way affect the flowering of spathiphyllum. Therefore this moisture-loving plant can decorate, for example, your bathroom. Otherwise, spray its leaves more often.
Alocasia
With its flowers, alocasia resembles a stag. However, a big difference lies in the leaves: in alocasia, they grow large, shaped like burdocks. Again, this moisture-loving plant needs regular spraying.
Eschinatus
This flower, which has little light enough, is striking with its contrasting brightness. In general, eschinatus loves good lighting (only without exposure to direct sunlight), but, getting used to it, it begins to bloom in dark corners.
Sideraris brownish
A cute flowering plant that does not require much light. The flowers are small, purple, reminiscent of violets. With a sufficient amount of light, it will actively grow and bloom, however, it will not wither in dark places.
Kalanchoe Blossfeld
Kalanchoe Blossfeld can produce flowers of completely different shades, although they were originally red. Breeders have managed to create orange, yellow, white, pink and purple flowers. Kalanchoe is a succulent, which means that it does not require any effort to grow, while filling the room with its blooming beauty. It is better to water the plant when the ground dries up from the previous watering.
Periwinkle
Periwinkle can also offer a wide range of shades. Periwinkle grows best in cool and well-ventilated areas. Shoots can grow up to two meters, so the plant will look beautiful in a hanging planter. Liven up a dark room with vibrant colors!
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Anthurium
The amount of light affects the shape of the leaves, so a large amount of light will still benefit the anthurium. But even in the dark, the plant will delight you with its white and red flowers, most importantly, water it on time.
Streptocarpus
Good lighting stimulates the formation of streptocarpus flowers. In the dark, it will simply not bloom so actively. Otherwise, it is an unpretentious and easy-care plant.
Aglaonema
Aglaonema also produces beautiful flowers. Appearing in late summer, they gradually turn into berries. But be careful: the berries are not edible and even poisonous! The rest of the time, aglaonema will decorate the room with its wide mottled leaves.
Salinostemon (coleus)
Coleus - a plant that has little light enough - does not form flowers, but has leaves of a very unusual bright color. Watering Coleus requires once a week: immerse the pot in water, and after a few minutes drain the excess.
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Houseplants decorate the home and make the life of the modern city dweller more joyful. And even if not always city \u200b\u200bapartment sunny and spacious. There are many - large and compact, bright and modest shade-loving, decorative leafy and flowering, - capable of decorating any home, even a dark hallway. For example, those that do not need bright lighting.
Shade-loving indoor plants
In urban dwellings, there is more often a shortage of well-lit, sunny places... Therefore, those who love shade are especially appreciated. Sciophytes - "plants of the shade" - this is the name of the representatives of the flora that prefer shaded places. They are also known as heliophobes - those who fear the sun.
These amazing plants feel comfortable in partial shade, out of direct sunlight. Only here their beauty is fully revealed, the leaves become fabulously decorative, and the flowering becomes the most effective and abundant.
Bright light if not destructive, then definitely - not useful... The ancestral home is the gloomy deciduous forests of the most different parts Sveta. Under their canopy, the leaves acquire an exotic color, only here flowering is possible.
Many shade-tolerant inhabitants of the lower tiers of tropical and subtropical forests settled in city apartments. And now the best places for them are the northern and western home windowsills, the shaded corners of the rooms, where only diffused light falls.
Among them are those that do not bloom or have very modest inflorescences, but have extremely decorative leaves of various colors. Others are distinguished by colorful flowers.
Some of the shade-loving ones are luxurious and large, many are graceful and airy unpretentious plants. Each one needs the right placement and special reverent, loving care.
Blooming
A small part of the shade-loving plants boast luxurious flowers. However, even among them there are spectacular species that can make up an exquisite collection.
Anthurium - a flower that prefers shade
For the well-being of this exotic plant need partial shade from spring to autumn and diffused light in the cold season. Blooms from mid-spring to late summer. The anthurium-ear inflorescence is framed with a bright "wax" blanket.
Anthurium with blue flowers
Regular, but not excessive watering is required, air humidification, adherence to temperature conditions (constant temperature of about 15 degrees).
Clivia
Good lighting needed, but indirect sunlight. Annual flowering will provide a winter rest, during which the flower needs to be moved to a cool room (with a temperature below 12 degrees), reduce watering and stop feeding. The rest of the time his no need to move, replant, waterlogged.
Bright clivia flowers
Occasionally you need to wipe the leaves with a damp soft cloth.
Bell-shaped red, yellow or orange flowers, collected in an inflorescence on a high peduncle, look bright and very impressive.
Vriezia
A prominent representative of the "atmospheric" bromeliads. The 70-centimeter inflorescence with bright bracts makes it memorable. For luxurious flowering, a stable temperature in the range of 19-28 degrees is needed, and constant moisture to the outlet.
Vriezia
Sempolia or Uzambara violet
This flower, although it needs a sufficient amount of light, does not tolerate direct sunlight: spots of burns appear on the leaves, their color fades, there is no flowering. The best option for placing violets is light partial shade, diffused light.
Violet is a very popular flower
Decorative deciduous
The main advantage of decorative deciduous plants is spectacular color of their leaves... In this case, the flowers can be small and inconspicuous.
Sansevieria
This plant of "strict lines" amateur growers call "mother-in-law's tongue" and "pike tail". Many varieties have been developed with various combinations flowers in color of leathery leaves.
In partial shade, the contrast of color spots becomes brighter... IN favorable conditions Sansevieria blooms, throwing out long "candles" of white and yellowish inflorescences.
Sansevieria
Ferns - love dark places
Among the many types, you can pick up both for home and office, large or compact species... For example, broadleaf Asplenium or gentle thin-leaved Maidenhair (Venus hair).
All of them prefers shade or partial shade, wet air and soil.
Ferns
Fat woman (money tree)
The money tree does not tolerate shade well, but feels comfortable in dim lighting. Abundant watering is not required.
Money Tree
Ficus
Compact ampelous and dwarf species need partial shade, they bright light is contraindicated... Moderate watering, air humidification, temperatures above 12 degrees are required.
Ficus
Sheflera
It takes root well in a bright room, but at some distance from the window. Frequent spraying of the leaves is required and the temperature is maintained at 12 to 20 degrees. Bred compact and large species.
Sheflera
Palm trees and large trees for the home, growing in partial shade
Such plants will decorate a spacious room, office or winter garden.
Dracaena
Treelike plant with contrasting coloration of narrow long leaves... Depending on the type of dracaena, it grows from 70 cm to 3 m in height. To preserve decorativeness, it is necessary sufficient, but not bright lighting, moderate moisture.
One of the types of dracaena
Cordilina
Height from 0.5 to 2 meters... Often grown in tubs. It differs not only in a variety of colors, but also in the shape of the leaves: they are very narrow, long, lanceolate, wide, round. Cordilina is often confused with dracaena.
Cordilina on the windowsill on the north side
Monstera
Can't stand bright lighting at all... Loves "water treatments" - wiping and polishing leaves, spraying, abundant watering in summer and moderate in winter.
Monstera
Palm
Under this name they unite different kindsthat have one feature: a single growth point at the top of the stem. Most of the palms grown in room culture, love partial shade, abundant watering in summer and less intense in winter, humid air.
Everyone does not tolerate drafts and transplants.
Palm
Curly shade-tolerant
To decorate walls, create volumetric compositions, use climbing plants and creepers.
Philodendron climbing
Does not tolerate direct sunlight and strong shade. Best accommodation - in bright but diffused light or in partial shade. Humidification is weak in winter, frequent and abundant in summer.
Philodendron climbing
Tradescantia
There are a huge number of species of this ampelous plant with a variety of leaf colors. To preserve decorativeness, he need partial shade or indirect bright lighting.
Tradescantia
Cissus
An excellent option for decorating large surfaces. The scope of imagination gives a variety of varieties - the leaves can be large leathery and small tender, whole and dissected. It grows quickly, becomes attractive and decorates the room.
Cissus
Features of shade-loving colors
All shade-loving plants have properties that distinguish them from others:
- the most vividly decorative qualities are manifested, if the flower is in the shade or partial shade most of the day;
- under intense lighting, development is inhibited, growth slows down, the color of the leaves fades, flowering may not occur; in direct sunlight, the plant may burn;
- need sufficient moisture in the soil and air;
- compliance with the temperature regime is necessary;
- usually shade-loving do not tolerate frequent transplants.
Shade-loving plants are beautiful in their variety. They can be used to create refined, bright, stylish, light or respectable compositions that will become the main decoration of any room.