Monday, 27 January 2025

Bright Indirect Light to Low Light Plants

Dracaena 'Lemon Lime'

Description: This plant has long dark green leaves with light green outlines, resembling a lemon.

Care: Sensitive to root rot, water only when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry.

Size: Up to 2 feet tall and 15 inches wide.

Dracaena 'Janet Craig'

Description: Upright growth with dark green leaves.

Care: Needs very little light, good air purifier.

Size: Similar to Dracaena 'Lemon Lime'.

Calathea elliptica 'Vittata'

Description: Decorative plant with bright green leaves and white "pinstripe" lines.

Care: Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Size: Varies, but generally compact.

Begonia maculata (Polka Dot Plant)

Description: Native to Brazilian rainforests, has green to yellow leaves with white dots.

Care: Easy to care for, avoid overwatering.

Size: Small to medium.

Low to Bright Indirect Light

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema spp.)

Description: Resilient plant with broad, glossy leaves.

Care: Allow soil to dry between waterings, wipe leaves to remove dust.

Size: Varies, but generally compact.

Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra spp.)

Description: Near-indestructible plant with broad, glossy leaves.

Care: Regularly wipe leaves and remove dead foliage.

Size: Can grow up to 2 feet tall.

Snake Plant (Sansevieria spp.)

Description: Succulent with upright, sword-like leaves.

Care: Very low maintenance, reduce watering frequency in low light.

Size: Can grow up to 3 feet tall.

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Description: Iconic white spathes and dark green leaves.

Care: Needs humidity and warmth, reduce watering in low light.

Size: Can grow up to 3 feet tall.

Low to Medium Indirect Light

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Description: Vine-like plant with heart-shaped leaves.

Care: Tolerates low light, water when soil is dry.

Size: Can grow several feet long.

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

Description: Glossy, dark green leaves.

Care: Very low maintenance, water sparingly.

Size: Can grow up to 2 feet tall.

Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)

Description: Popular ornamental plant with bamboo-like stems.

Care: Needs minimal light, water when soil is dry.

Size: Can grow up to 3 feet tall.

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

Description: Large, glossy leaves.

Care: Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Size: Can grow up to 10 feet tall indoors.

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Description: Strappy leaves with offshoots.

Care: Tolerates low light, water when soil is dry.

Size: Can grow up to 2 feet long.

Low Light

Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata)

Description: Narrow, arching leaves.

Care: Water when soil is dry, avoid overwatering.

Size: Can grow up to 6 feet tall.

American Evergreen (Hemionitis arifolia)

Description: Small, dark green leaves.

Care: Water sparingly, avoid direct sunlight.

Size: Small, suitable for terrariums.

These plants are perfect for adding a touch of green to darker corners of your home or office.

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