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For plant growth, sunlight is of utmost importance, if they do not get the sun, they can not grow as normal. In fact, not all plants need to be full of sun because plants are born with low light-loving properties, even if they grow well in the dark. And the 10 easy-to-grow potted plants for dark areas are good recommendations if you love to give your interior a touch of green, but your living space lacks direct sunlight. You can plant them in the shade of your home for a long time just with a little care.
1. Spider plant
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Spider Plant does well both in low light areas and in total darkness. Growing this plant indoors not only provides green areas but also provides health benefits. It helps to produce oxygen at night, which makes the air in the home cleaner for every day.
2. Snake plant
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Snake Plant is also known as mother – in – law’s tongue. It thrives in both bright light and low light, but if there is less light, the stronger the growth. This hardy plant is very low maintenance-free and grows well in neglect, even lush. When in darker areas, limit the water of your snake plant and allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings.
3. Pothos
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Pothos is also known as the ivy of the devil. This climbing plant is a low maintenance-free and easy-care plant, which means that it is also one of the most popular potted plants in interior design. You can grow in low light in dark rooms without fear of withering. Grow them in pots or hanging baskets for a great look. Or if you let it climb on a trellis or your wall, it will grow happily and produce leaves that are 2-3 times the size you normally see.
4. Virgin hair fern
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Maidenhair Fern is a fast grower with super stable leaves so it is so difficult to be indestructible, even in heavy rain and wind. Thick rainforests are the natural habitat of ferns, so they are used to low light or total darkness. In addition, it requires moist soil to survive.
5. Philodendron
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Philodendron lives in the native habitat in dense forests so it is used to dark and dimly lit environments. Whether it is low light or total darkness, it thrives. You can grow it in pots, in windowless or lightless rooms.
6. Peace Lily
Peace Lily grows happily in bright rooms, but it also tolerates low light in dark corners. Make sure the water is regular to maintain its lushness. Keep in mind that peace lily contains toxins, so if you have pets or children nearby, make sure this plant is high up or in a place where pets can not reach.
7. Dracaena
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Dracaena is also called the corn plant that tolerates darkness but it does not tolerate overwatering. In addition, it is quite toxic to pets, so should keep an eye on your furry friends if you grow this plant indoors.
8. Chinese evergreen
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Chinese Evergreen is one of the easiest to care for houseplants with beautiful silver-green foliage. Its waxy leaves tend to magnetize a lot of dust, which may be its only drawback. It thrives in low light in dark rooms and needs to grow in humid environments, so you should mist the plant often, and do not let the soil dry out completely.
9. Parlor Palm
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Parlor Palm is a tropical plant that shows long, waxy, light green foliage. It can grow well in total darkness as long as the plant gets the right moisture.
10. ZZ Plant
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If you grow ZZ Plant indoors, you would love its beauty with its glossy, green and robust foliage. It grows well in a wide range of poor conditions, including poor soil, low water, low light and even darkness, to keep it lush and green day by day. So it is a great plant for beginners or those who are not home very often. ZZ plants are also poisonous if swallowed, so keep them out of the reach of children and pets.
