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No plant likes to be in the dark, but some plants can make do with dark corners of the room. You should keep an eye on these plants, especially in winter, as they receive even less light than they already do. Therefore, move them closer to the window in the darker months or get them a plant light. Because the fact is that there is no such thing as a zero-light plant. All plants need light to convert it into energy.
Here you can find a list of plants that get by with very little light.
The candidates
Epipremnum aureum (Ivy tute)
This plant is a true adaptor and fulfills all your green wishes. It adapts excellently to different light conditions and thrives in low, moderate and strong light. The only thing it doesn’t like too much is direct sunlight in summer. Its growth accelerates as the amount of light increases. If it is very dark, it stops growing almost completely and simply remains as it is. Almost like a decorative item. Remember to water accordingly.
Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother-in-Law's Tongue )
This plant is super frugal and can cope with little light and even less water. This is definitely THE plant for the darkest spot in your home. Water it only every 3-4 weeks with a small amount of water rather than too often. Incidentally, there are super different Sansiverias, which differ greatly in their appearance. Choose the one you like best and enhance your dark corner with it.
Spathiphyllum (Peace lily)
The peace lily is perfect for the dark corner of your home, as it quickly gets sunburnt in places that are too bright. It is also quite thirsty in the dark. If you have a FYTA Beam, you will be notified by app when you need to water it. It will also quickly show you a lack of water with drooping leaves.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
The Zamioculcas is the hardiest plant on our list. It needs very little light and water to be happy, and even dry air doesn’t cause it any problems. While it requires a little more water in brighter environments, unlike many other plants it actually prefers less light.
Baby-Succulents (Sansevieria, Agave, Aloe and co.)
Many succulents grow very slowly and therefore have a comparatively low light requirement.
If you want your babies to stay small, give them a darker location. If you want them to grow, you need to give them a brighter location.
Asplenium nidus (bird's nest fern)
Imagine a mossy, dark forest floor – this is where the nest fern would feel most at home in the wild. This fern loves shady spots more than full sun. It likes its soil fairly moist, but does not like it wet. A dark bathroom with a small window would be ideal, as it can also enjoy the high humidity here.
Dracaena (dragon tree)
This plant can also cope with darker locations, even if you wouldn’t think so judging by its appearance. Use the FYTA Beam to find out how much water your dragon tree needs. This varies greatly depending on the amount of light.
Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen)
This Aglaonema can take on a wide variety of colors. However, it is not only popular because of its colorful leaves, but also because it is super uncomplicated.
None of them want a lot of light, on the contrary: they like it shady and protected.
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