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Houseplants for low light
9 plants. Low light is the most common reason houseplants struggle, so these are the ones that cope with a north-facing room or a spot well back from the window. They grow slower than they would in brighter light, but they keep going.
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
The Chinese evergreen is an easy, low-light foliage plant with patterned silver, green, or pink leaves. It is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.
Corn Plant
The corn plant is a tough, upright foliage plant with arching strap-like leaves that tolerates low light and irregular care. It is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.
Heartleaf Philodendron
Heartleaf philodendron is a forgiving trailing vine that tolerates low light and looks similar to pothos. It is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.
Parlor Palm
The parlor palm is a pet-safe palm that tolerates low light and modest neglect, which makes it one of the easier indoor palms. It brings a soft, leafy texture to dim corners.
Peace Lily
The peace lily tolerates low light and tells you clearly when it is thirsty by drooping, which makes its watering easy to read. It is toxic to pets if chewed.
Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron Brasil is a forgiving trailing vine, a variegated form of the heartleaf philodendron, with leaves streaked in lime green. It is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.
Pothos (Golden Pothos)
Pothos is a near-indestructible trailing vine that grows in almost any light and is easy to propagate. It is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is one of the hardest houseplants to kill and tolerates low light and neglect. It is toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of chewers.
ZZ Plant
The ZZ plant thrives on neglect, low light, and infrequent watering, making it a solid choice for forgetful or low-light growers. It is toxic to pets if chewed.
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