Photography by Mimi Giboin.
Photography by Mimi Giboin.
The most important thing to know about plants: they prefer to live outdoors. So when we talk about the best indoor plants for “low-light conditions,” what we really are trying to identify is the plants most tolerant of living in a dark apartment with one wall of windows (or possibly, one window).
The most important thing to know about plants: they prefer to live outdoors. So when we talk about the best indoor plants for “low-light conditions,” what we really are trying to identify is the plants most tolerant of living in a dark apartment with one wall of windows (or possibly, one window).
Maidenhair Fern
Maidenhair Fern
A Maidenhair Fern in a 6-inch pot is $15.99 from Emerald Gardens GH via Etsy. Care and Feeding: Keep a maidenhair fern out of direct sunlight, which can singe its lacy fronds.
A Maidenhair Fern in a 6-inch pot is $15.99 from Emerald Gardens GH via Etsy. Care and Feeding: Keep a maidenhair fern out of direct sunlight, which can singe its lacy fronds.
A similarly striated pink Phalaenopsis World Class ‘Bigfoot‘ orchid is $30 from Odom’s Orchids. This makes it easy to water the orchid—just set the plastic pot in the sink when it’s time—and gives you the option to display it in an urn or vase that has no drainage holes.
A similarly striated pink Phalaenopsis World Class ‘Bigfoot‘ orchid is $30 from Odom’s Orchids. This makes it easy to water the orchid—just set the plastic pot in the sink when it’s time—and gives you the option to display it in an urn or vase that has no drainage holes.
Moth Orchid
Moth Orchid
Prayer Plant
Prayer Plant
For a selection of Prayer Plant cultivars, go to Pernell Gerver, where a Calathea burlemarmii ‘Burle Marx’ with silvery green leaves in a 4-inch pot is $15 . Care and Feeding: A native of the tropics, Calathea likes moisture and well-drained soil.
For a selection of Prayer Plant cultivars, go to Pernell Gerver, where a Calathea burlemarmii ‘Burle Marx’ with silvery green leaves in a 4-inch pot is $15 . Care and Feeding: A native of the tropics, Calathea likes moisture and well-drained soil.
An Asparagus Densiflorus Sprengeri Fern is $8.50 from White Flower Farm. Keep your plant out of direct sunlight and if the air is dry, perk up an asparagus fern by placing it next to a humidifier.
An Asparagus Densiflorus Sprengeri Fern is $8.50 from White Flower Farm. Keep your plant out of direct sunlight and if the air is dry, perk up an asparagus fern by placing it next to a humidifier.
Asparagus Fern
Asparagus Fern
Waffle Plant
Waffle Plant
A small shiny maroon Waffle Plant is $3 from Glasshouse Works.
A small shiny maroon Waffle Plant is $3 from Glasshouse Works.
A Muehlenbeckia Maori is €6.75 from Araflora. Design Tip: Muehlenbeckias hail from a humid climate and to keep them from drying out in indoor air, place near an open window or doorway that opens onto fresh air.
A Muehlenbeckia Maori is €6.75 from Araflora. Design Tip: Muehlenbeckias hail from a humid climate and to keep them from drying out in indoor air, place near an open window or doorway that opens onto fresh air.
Angel Vine
Angel Vine
A Sansevieria Laurentii in an 8 3/4-inch pot is $24.12 from Home Depot.
A Sansevieria Laurentii in an 8 3/4-inch pot is $24.12 from Home Depot.
Mother in Law’s Tongue
Mother in Law’s Tongue
A Hedera Ivy in a 6-inch hanging basket is $12.98 from Home Depot.
A Hedera Ivy in a 6-inch hanging basket is $12.98 from Home Depot.
English Ivy
English Ivy
Lemon Button Fern
Lemon Button Fern
A Lemon Button Fern in a 4-inch pot is $7.99 from 9Greenbox. Design Tip: With a compact, tidy shape, this fern looks best on a shelf, with a wall behind it to frame its delicate fronds.
A Lemon Button Fern in a 4-inch pot is $7.99 from 9Greenbox. Design Tip: With a compact, tidy shape, this fern looks best on a shelf, with a wall behind it to frame its delicate fronds.
The Lineup
The Lineup
Tried and tested, our favoritenine houseplants that can survive in low light. Is the cold weather inspiring you to bring a houseplant (or two) into your life?
Tried and tested, our favoritenine houseplants that can survive in low light. Is the cold weather inspiring you to bring a houseplant (or two) into your life?
