Low light indoor trees are ideal plants to grow inside spaces that receive very little natural light. Live greenery indoors adds a touch of warmth and beauty to an indoor room, plus the green leaves help to purify the air in the room.

Large, empty corners of a room are great spaces to fill with a live tree. Look over our round up of these 15 best low light indoor trees we have found, you can grow easily and pick out one that best suits your living space and lifestyle.

Here are 15 best low light indoor trees:

• Madagascar Dragon Tree
• Chinese Evergreen
• Alii Ficus
• Kentia Palm
• Parlor Palm
• Bird of Paradise
• Norfolk Island Pine
• Fishtail Palm
• Corn Plant
• Umbrella Tree
• Yucca Indoor Plant
• Indoor Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant
• African Candelabra Tree
• Tree Fern Indoor Plant
• Rubber Indoor Tree

1- Kentia Palm

The first one we have in our list is Kentia Palm (Howea forsterana) that produces deep green, palm fronds that can grow up to 8 feet long. The tree is very slow growing and will probably only reach a mature height of 5-6 feet, but it does have the capability to reach almost 50 feet in height when grown in a shaded, outdoor location. Direct sunlight will burn this tree, whether its grown outdoors or indoors.

Caring Tips: This Australian tree like low light and slightly dry soil. Only water when top inch of soil dries out. Mist palm fronds monthly to remove dust and increase humidity. Feed once a month during the growing season. Do not re-pot unless absolutely needed. The fragile roots of the Kentia Palm are easy to break and will not re-produce.

2- Madagascar Dragon Tree

The second one we are going to discuss is Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena Marginata) that is famous for oozing what appears to be red blood when it’s cut.   The live greenery, combined with the red blood, make this low light house tree a unique conversation piece when guest come over to your home.

The stems of this low light indoor tree are stiff and sturdy, so it will require no additional support as it grows into a mature height of around 6 feet. The long, slender leaves appear near the top of the tree only, not along the trunk.

Caring Tips:

Place the Madagascar Dragon tree near a north facing window where it will receive low light during the day. Direct sun will scorch the leaves, so never place it in a east or west facing window.

Keep soil moist, but never soggy. Mist leaves once a week to increase the humidity level for the tree. This indoor tree does not like hot or cold temperatures and will grow best in a room that remains between 60-75 degrees consistently.

3- Chinese Evergreen

This is the best indoor tree for low light that was originated in the tropical rain forests of Asia, we love this tree. The Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema Commutatum) will reach a mature height of 3 feet and will be equally as wide.

This large indoor plant has large, flat leaves that are typically variegated in colors like silver and light green. Occasionally the low light plant will produce a bloom that resembles the bloom of a Peace Lily.

This tropical plant does not require much light to grow, but it does need to be kept warm. Consistent indoor temperatures between 68-75 are ideal for optimum growth.

Caring Tips: Water only when the top inch of soil is dry.

4- Alii Ficus

This tree hails from India and Asia, and is one of our the best plants to grow indoors. The leaves of this species of ficus tree are narrow and can reach up to 10 inches in length. The tree can reach up to ten feet tall when mature. The tree is slow growing, but can bePrune as needed to keep the tree looking neat and at the desired size.

Caring Tips: Water only when the top inch of soil dries out. Feed only during the spring and summer months, withhold food during fall and winter. Only use fertilizer that does not contain boron. Alii Ficus is boron sensitive and will drop its leaves if fed with fertilizer that contains boron.

Precausion:  All parts of this indoor tree are poisonous and should be kept away from children and pets.

5- Parlor Palm

The Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) is named after the room it grows best in–the parlor, which is the name given to an interior sitting room of the home. This low light indoor tree is easy to care and ideal for any room of your home or office. It’s a slow growing tree with rich green, slightly arched leaves. Parlor Palms are popular and hardy, often being handed down from one generation to the next.

Caring Tips:

Place this indoor tree plant away from direct sunlight. Bright indirect sunlight will dry the tree out and make it susceptible to disease. Water only when soil dries out. Feed a balanced fertilizer once a month.

This low light indoor tree rarely needs re-potting and will grow to a mature height of 8-10 feet. The dark green palm fronds can grow up 6 feet long, so it will need space to grow tall and wide.

6- Bird of Paradise

The Bird of Paradise tree (Strelitzia reginae) is more of a tall houseplant than a tree. This is one of the best indoor trees that is unique because it blooms, we love it! That’s why we love it the most than other trees in our list. The fiery red-orange blooms are long lasting, appearing in mid-summer and lasting for weeks. The unique blooms resemble a bird in flight.

This low light indoor tree will reach around 10 feet tall when mature and have a 6 foot spread.

Caring Tips: Native to Texas, Bird of Paradise thrives under dry conditions. Only water when top inch of soil is dry. Fertilize every other week when tree is actively growing.

7- Norfolk Island Pine

This evergreen tree resembles a traditional Christmas tree and is often decorated as one during the Holiday season. Norfolk Island Pines (Araucaria heterophylla) are not true pine trees and are not cold hardy. They will die if exposed to temperatures below 35 degrees.

These are slow growing trees as compared to other trees we are discussing about, which will eventually reach a mature height of 6 feet.They can be placed outside during the summer in a shady location. However, the Norfolk Island Pine helps to purify indoor air, so it’s good to keep them indoors year around.

Caring Tips: Norfolk Island Pines enjoy high humidity and indirect light. Only water when the top inch of soil is dry and feed with a balanced, water soluble fertilizer spring through summer. You may also like to see my other related article low light houseplants.

8- Fishtail Palm

This low light indoor tree gets its name from the shape of the fronds it produces. The jagged edged thin leaves hang down and resemble a fishtail.

Caring Tips:

Fishtail Palms (Caryota) are tropical plants and grow best in rooms where the temperatures are 70-80 during the day, and 60 at night during the active growing months. When weather cools and the Fishtail Palm’s growth slows down, air temperature of around 50 degrees during the winter months encourages the tree to rest and store energy for the next growing season.

This slow growing tree also loves humidity and should be misted every other day or kept in a room with a humidifier.

9- Corn Plant

Despite its name, the Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans) is not edible, but it is a nice looking indoor plant for low light that grows quite large. The indoor tree will also help keep the air clean.

The thick trunk curves in interesting shapes and the long, strappy leaves are striped lime green and cream and resemble the leaves of corn stalk. Older trees may produce a strongly scented flower, but it’s rare.

Caring Tips:

The Corn Plant may drop some its leaves when you first bring it home due to the shock of being moved. It will quickly recover and produce new leaves. If the plant is over-fed or over-watered, leaves will turn yellow and drop off.

Place Corn Plant in a bright location, but not in direct sunlight. Also, keep it away from drafts. Water and feed sparingly. This low light indoor tree will grow slowly to eventually reach a mature height of around 6 feet. It can be pruned to keep at a desired height. You may also like to see my other related article low light outdoor plants.

10- Umbrella Tree

This low maintenance, low light indoor tree is covered with large, bright green glossy leaves that draw the eye towards it. The size of an Umbrella tree (Schefflera amata) grown indoors is determined by the size of the container it’s planted in. One planted outdoors can reach a mature height of 50 feet, but a container grown one can be kept at a more manageable 5 feet or less. The Umbrella Tree is fast growing and will need regular pruning to keep it at a desired height and width.

Caring Tips:

Place Umbrella tree near a north facing window and keep room temperature between 55-75degrees. Water thoroughly, then allow soil to dry out before watering again. Over-watering this indoor tree will cause root rot and powdery mildew. It’s a tropical tree and does like a light misting twice a week.

Fertilize once a month during the growing season and wipe the dust off of leaves monthly with a soft, damp cloth.

11- Yucca Indoor Plant

Large, woody stems produce sword shaped leaves on the Yucca tree (Yucca elephantipes). This low light indoor tree helps purify the room air and needs very little care. Native to the Caribbean, the sword shaped leaves will grow between 1-2 feet in length. Dust the leaves monthly.

Caring Tips: Yuccas will reach a mature height of around 10 feet and are drought tolerant. Ideal indoor plant for people who are frequent travelers, it can even tolerate large temperature changes. This tree can be moved outdoors in a shady location during the summer, but must be brought back indoor before the first frost.

12- Indoor Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant

The Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is an ornamental tree that makes statement in any room of the home. The tall growing tree (up to 10 feet) produces large, flat leaves all the way up the trunk.

Caring Tips:

This is one of  our best houseplants for low light areas. The Fiddle Leaf Fig will tolerate indirect sunlight, but it will drop its leaves if placed in a drafty location. Keep away from exterior doors and air vents.

The tree will also develop brown leaves that fall off if it’s over-watered. Dust leaves with a soft cloth once a month to prevent dust buildup, and give the entire Fiddle Leaf Fig tree a shower once a year in the spring.

Allow soil to dry out completely between watering. Feed every two weeks during active growth using a balanced fertilizer. You may also like to see my other related article fruit bearing trees.

13- African Candelabra Tree

The African Candelabra tree (Euphorbia ammak) is a cactus look-alike. These trees are native to Southern Africa, but will grow well indoors in any part of the world.

Caring Tips:

These are succulents and need very little water in spring and summer, and should only watered once a month during the winter months. Old, mature African Candelbras will reach 6 feet tall when mature, but that will take a few years since they are slow growing.

Also known as Milk Tree, this low light indoor tree produces a milky sap that can irritate skin and eyes. The milky sap is toxic if ingested and this tree should not be grown around children or pets. You may also like to see my other related article dwarf fruit trees.

14- Tree Fern Indoor Plant

Native to Australia, the Tree Fern (Dicksonia) has fronds like a fern and a thick trunk covered with fur. The feathery fronds can unfurl to reach mature lengths of 4 feet, with the tree height reaching 6-10 feet when mature.

Caring Tips:

Tree Ferns love moisture, so keep the soil moist at all times and mist tree weekly. Place tree in a bright room, but not in direct sunlight. Prune off lower fronds as they die back and turn brown.

Mature Tree Ferns are heavy feeders and will need to be fed with water soluble plant food every two week from spring through fall.

15- Rubber Indoor Tree

Very attractive plant with glossy leaves, the Rubber Tree(Ficus elastica) is popular for indoor growing because of its easy care nature. The tree will reach a mature height of between 3-6 feet and will need to be re-potted every year in well draining potting soil until it reach the height you desire. The larger the container, the larger the tree will grow.

Caring Tips:

Rubber Trees are heavy feeders and drinkers. Feed weekly during the growing season with a weak solution of water soluble fertilizer to quench the tree’s thirst and hunger.

Wipe leaves off once a month to remove dust and keep them glossy.

Factors To Consider When Buying An Indoor Tree

A low light plant is ideal for growing in a room that receives very little natural light. This type of houseplant will thrive on just a couple of hours of indirect sunlight each day. But there are other factors, besides light level, to consider when selecting the right tree for an indoor environment.

Consider all the factors in the environment that will have an impact on the health of the houseplant or tree so it can thrive and provide you with indoor beauty for years.

1- Room Temperature

Consider the average room temperature year-round. People who live in large homes often close off some of the unused rooms of the house to save on energy usage. This is good for reducing the utility expense but not good for plants.

If the room is closed off without access to fresh air, the room temperature will be far too hot in the summer and far too cold in the winter for the plant to survive. Most plants that are commonly grown indoors thrive when the room temperature is 65-75 F during the day and 55-65 F during the night.

There are some exceptions, like the Parlor Palm, which thrives when daytime room temperature is 80 degrees F and will survive temperatures that dip to 50 F.

2- Amount Of Sunlight

Even low light plants need to be exposed to sunlight every day but usually not direct sunlight. Houseplants like Bird of Paradise and Alii Ficus need to be near bright light to produce growth. A few hours each day of bright indirect sunlight is needed for most low light plants to thrive.

Observe the room throughout the day to determine how the light enters the room and where the direct sunlight spots are located. Direct sunlight will cause many plants, like low light indoor trees, to be sunburned. A sunburned tree or plant will develop blistered leaves that turn yellow or brown and fall. If too many leaves are lost to sunburn the plant will die.

Turn the plants a quarter turn once a week to give all sides of the plant equal exposure to light so it will grow evenly.

Grow lights can be used in indoor spaces that do not provide the plant with enough light. Use LED grow lights that do not produce heat to supplement the natural light for plants.

3- North, South, East, or West

The amount of sunlight the room receives will be related to which side of the house the window is facing. A northern exposure will provide the room with the least amount of sunlight each day. It will provide the right amount of low light these types of plants need anywhere in the room, even in front of the window.

Rooms with southern exposure will be very bright most of the day and low light plants in that room will need to be placed far away from the window. East-facing rooms will receive morning sunlight which will make this a good room for most low light plants.

If the room faces west it will receive the intense afternoon sunlight. Place low light plants in this room far away from the window.

South or west-facing windows can be covered with room darkening curtains or blinds that can be closed during the times of day when the sunlight is most intense. If there is a skylight in these rooms it will be difficult to protect plants from the intense sunlight and it will be best to relocate the plants.

4- Growing Requirements

The growing requirements for each low light plant will vary but all will share in their need for low light growing environments.

Be sure to read the exact specifications for each plant before purchasing so you will know if you can provide the right growing environment that will allow the plant to thrive.

5- Soil

The soil needs of a low light plant will be slightly different than other houseplants because they tend to grow very slowly.  A good quality potting mix formulated for indoor plants will be needed. This type of potting soil mix is composed of peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, and contains no fertilizer. Soil-less mixes like this will absorb moisture very well, resist compaction, and allows you to tailor the feeding schedule to the plant.

6- Watering

A low light indoor tree will require more water than a small succulent that is grown in the same room. The type and size of the plant will determine how much water will be needed.

The Kentia palm is an indoor tree for light low environments and it thrives in soil that is always a little on the dry side. The Norfork Island pine and Fishtail palm are indoor trees for low light area. Both of these trees like dry soil and high humidity, so they will need to be misted regularly to keep them well hydrated and thriving.

Ending note

Bringing nature to your indoor space is more demanding than ever before but the problem is which plants thrive well especially houses that receive not much of the sunlight. These plants are able to survive well in low to middle indirect sunlight. You can choose any of these from our list you like the most!

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Everyone loves decorating the interior of their house with some greenery and so for this reason they usually prefer the indoor plants. The basic problem which they face with the indoor plants is that after a few days they may get wilted even through the plant is getting fresh air and proper water. What it is not getting is the proper sunlight. Many plant wilt in this way and so plant lovers have to make sure that their plants receive ample amount of sunlight by placing them near window with direct sunlight. But what about if you’re leaving in a house or building which doesn’t receive enough sunlight such as basement, hallways, offices, small window or a room with large window covering. Many people would go for the artificial plants but honestly, that won’t give that look at all and so for this you can go for the low light indoor plants.

The low light houseplants are those plants which can grow and survive well in a low light. Unlike other indoor plants, they don’t require much of the sunlight and so one can have the freedom to put them anywhere they want. Some of these plants may grow in pots with soil while there are others that may grow in water jars, vases or bottles. There is a large variety of houseplants for low light, below mentioned is the list of 10 plants which are great indoors and can grow well in low light:

Pothos

The Pothos is one of the most famous low light indoor plants commonly planted in many homes all around the world. This is also known as golden pathos, devil’s Ivy and money plant. Pothos is a low maintenance; heart shaped leaves plant which can grow well in soil potted containers or in water vases or jars. They can grow in an upright position with the help of a pole or may grow while being hanged. Related: Low light outdoor plants.

Philodendron

Known for its heart shaped leaves, the Philodendron is one of the great indoor plants for low light. They can be planted in pots or hanging pots and jars. With support they can grow upright or can just hang down. If the plant gets too long; cut the plant back and put it in water until the roots grow. Once you observe that the roots have grown you can place it in a pot or container with soil so that it can grow further. Related: low light indoor trees.

Snake Plant

This is one of the best indoor air purifying plant that can grow exceptionally well in the low light. This plant has many varieties which have leaves both in tall and short. The only problem with this plant is that it has to be watered carefully otherwise the root will rot. This is an excellent indoor plant which also purifies air.

Zeezee Plant

The Zeezee Plant is one of the most favorite succulent house plants for low light. However with this plant you have to be very patient because it has a slow growth however will make an excellent indoor plant.

Arrowhead Vine

Known for its arrow shaped leaves, the Arrowhead Vine is another famous low light house plants which can thrive well in low light. The leaves have a variety of colors and so can be a great decoration for your house.

Cast iron Plant

The Cast iron Plant is another houseplant which can thrive really well in low light however is very tough to grow. It requires a different range of temperature and humidity and so can be tough.

Chinese evergreen

With the beautiful shades of green, gray and silver, the Chinese evergreen is one of the good indoor plants and also very famous. If you go to different shopping malls, you will see these plants potted around on different floors. They can be excellent for your house because of their color and easy maintenance.

Dieffenbachia

With tropical looks of the green, the Dieffenbachia can be an excellent addition to your living room or bedroom. They have large leaves, large stems and have lush foliage and have a shrub like look. Related: tropical house plants.

Peperomia

Add a little diversity and colors to your living room with the Peperomia. This houseplant is known for its wax textured leaves and stems which have colors varying from green, red, purple, yellow, orange and brown. Related: small and large indoor plants.

Peace Lily

The last but not the least is the Peace Lily. This beautiful  houseplant can thrive well in low light and is known for having a gorgeous white flower with dark colored leaves around. The flower has a single large petal with a pollen type stigma in the middle. Related: low maintenance plants.

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Indoor vine plants make the inside of your home more attractive and healthier, plus they are easy to care for. A home that has house plants, especially indoor climbing plants, will look more lavish and expensive.

Living plants help to purify the air and an indoor vine plant can extend throughout a room to help occupants breathe easier day and night. Choose from our list of the best 17 popular vine plants we have make a round up of that are easy to care for so you can make your home appear more lavish and purify indoor air.

Vine House Plants  

1- Betel Leaf Plant

The first one we have is an indoor vine plant that is native to India and it produces heart-shaped leaves that look like they have been coated with wax. The plant is a member of the pepper family and the leaves are prized for their medicinal and culinary uses.

Betel leaf is a slow-growing vine that produces mildly scented white flowers in the spring. The vine will reach about 3 feet in length when mature. Place potted planted in a low-light location that is out of the way of drafts and air conditioning vents. This vine plant likes warm temperatures that won’t dip below 50F. If betel leaf gets too cold it will drop its leaves.

Keep soil moist and feed vine every other month. Leaves can be harvested when the plant is 6 months old. You may also like to have a view of other types of plants you can grow indoors such as: house plants to clean indoor air.

2- Arrowhead Vine

This indoor vine thrives on a little neglect and is ideal for someone who is often away from home for a few days at a time. Arrowhead vine needs to dry out between watering and fertilized once a month during the active growing season. Mist vine during the winter and stop fertilizing.

Place arrowhead vine in a bright location but not in direct sunlight.

The leaves change shape as the plant matures, beginning as an arrowhead shape, and then changing into three to five finger-like sections

3- Black-Eyed Susan Vine

The Black-Eyed Susan Vine is so easy to grow indoors in a hanging basket, all it needs is a little water and a lot of sunshine. It’s easy to train to grow vertically also and will wrap itself around any vertical structure.

The vine will reach a mature length of 8 feet and grows best in loamy, slightly acidic soil that drains well. This fast-growing vine needs plenty of water but dislikes soggy soil

This is one of the best climbing plants I like the most to grow indoors if you want bloom color. Black-eyed Susan vine will produce blooms all summer in white, yellow, red, or orange. You may also like to have a view of other types of plants you can grow indoors such as: hanging herb garden ideas for indoors.

4- Burro’s Tail Vine Plant

Attractive succulent plant with waxy blue-green leaves that resemble long hair that has been braided. Burro’s tail likes dry soil, indirect sunlight, and warm temperatures.

The soil should remain moist at all times but over-watering this indoor vine plant will cause the roots to rot. Burro’s tail also grows best in a room that remains consistently warm.

Plant this vine house plant in a hanging basket so the unusual-looking ‘tails’ can spill over the side. Tails will reach a mature length of 1-2 feet.

5- Creeping Fig Vine Plant For Indoor

It’s a fast-growing creeping vine with small, leathery dark green foliage. Vigorous-growing, clinging, dense branches adhere to any surface and look enchanting as a ground cover, climbing up an outdoor fence or spilling over a hanging basket indoors.

Creeping fig is versatile and can be grown indoors or outdoors as long as it receives plenty of indirect sunlight. A mature vine can reach up to 30 feet in length but can be kept pruned to any desired length.

Water only when the top of soil becomes dry and feed only twice each year; once in the spring and again in the summer. Do not feed vine in fall and winter. Spritz vine with water during the winter to increase humidity and decrease the amount of water poured onto soil. You may also like to have a view of other types of plants you can grow indoors such as: small and large indoor plants.

6- Heartleaf Philodendron

Also known as the Sweetheart plant because of its heart-shaped leaves that start bronze then turn to a glossy green color as the leaf matures.

Heartleaf philodendron will reach a mature length of 4 feet and the plant will need to be pinched back occasionally to keep it looking full. Pinch after a leaf node (the place where a leaf is attached to the stem). A new stem will grow from that node and more heart-shaped leaves will be produced on this indoor vine plant.

Place plant in a bright location but not in direct sunlight. Keep soil moist from spring through fall, but reduce water during the winter months. This indoor vine plant loves humidity and is an ideal house plant to place in the bathroom.

7- Hoya Vine

The hoya vine has beautiful waxy foliage, produces fragrant flowers, and is super easy to grow indoors. The trailing stems of this indoor vine plant will reach one foot in length along with clusters of aromatic waxy flowers when the plant is mature.

The large waxy leaves hold water so this plant needs very little water to grow. Place plant in a bright location but not in direct sunlight. Hoya is fast growing and will produce blooms when less than one year old.

8- Inch Plant For Indoor

Also called Wandering Jew or Purple Heart, this indoor vine plant has been around forever and can be grown outdoors also.

The leaf colors vary and range from deep purple to green and purple stripes. The trailing steam and lush foliage look stunning in a hanging basket. In mid-summer, the Inch plant will produce tiny purple flowers.

Place this vine house plant in a location where it will be in bright light and receive a little direct sunlight every day. The leaf color will fade if this vine does not receive a little direct sun daily.

9- Ivy Indoor Vine

Ivy is a slow-growing house plant as compared to the other one we have in this list that is happy to sit on a shelf among books and knick-knacks all its life. It’s an easy-care indoor vine that thrives in medium to bright light.

Ivy does not like soggy soil, so wait until the top inch of soil is dry before watering. If this vine house plant is over-watered the leaves will turn brown and the plant will eventually die. The vine does like humidity and it makes a great addition to a bathroom. Spritz daily with water to increase humidity.

10- Golden Pothos

Golden pothos is a fast-growing vine and is virtually indestructible. Also known as devil’s ivy this indoor vine plant grows equally well in shade or sunlight, but the green and yellow leaf color will be brighter when the vine is grown in a sunny location.

This popular indoor vine plant can be allowed to grow unchecked to create a long, flowing vine that can easily reach around a room or it can be kept pinched back to create a more compact houseplant suitable for displaying on a table or desktop.

11- Jasmine Vine Plant

This hard-working indoor vine plant gives you a fast-growing green vine, white flowers, and a delightful fragrance. Blooms appear on this house plant in mid-winter and produce the strongest fragrance at night.

Jasmine vine plant grows best in a porous soil mix that contains compost and tree bark. Place the plant in a south-facing window so it will receive bright, indirect light. Feed every month during the growing season. Water when the top of soil becomes dry.

12- Maiden Hair Vine

This hardy vine looks like it has a bad case of bed-head hair. Long, wiry stems are covered in tiny little oval leaves and stick out in every direction from the planter. This vine is native to New Zealand and stems will reach a mature length of 8 inches. Grow in medium light and water only when soil becomes dry.

13- Indoor Philodendron Vine

This easy-care indoor vine plant grows well in low-light conditions and will wrap itself around any stationary object. Philodendron needs bright light to grow but not direct sunlight. If direct sunlight touches the leaves they will turn yellow and fall off.

Wait until the top inch of soil dries out before watering and use a water-soluble plant food once a month to keep vine well-fed and growing strong.

14- Passionflower For Indoor

This indoor vine plant produces large fragrant flowers that will fill a room with a sweet fragrance. The spent blooms will fall off naturally so you won’t have to dead-head old blooms to keep vine looking good.

Place vine in a bright location away from direct sunlight. Keep soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize twice a year, once in spring and again in mid-summer.

15- String of Pearls

String of pearls is a low-maintenance creeping succulent that tolerates prolonged drought and does well in a bright light location. It grows equally well in its own planter or is happy to share space with other plants.

The leaves look like small green bubbles growing along the stem and give the appearance of a string of green pearls. The plants also produce tiny white flowers that have an aroma similar to cinnamon.

Water sparingly and keep out of reach of children and pets as this indoor vine plant is poisonous when eaten.

16- Spider Plant

One of the easiest indoor vine plants to grow and to propagate. The spider plant is so named because of its small spider-like plants that dangle down from the mother plant like spiders on a web.

New plants can be created by pinching off one of the tiny ‘spiderettes’  and placing it in potting soil.

Place this house plant in bright, indirect sunlight and water only when the top inch of soil becomes dry. Fertilize once in the spring.

17- Swiss Cheese Vine

This is a large-leafed, unusual looking trailing plant that makes a great evergreen plant for a vacant corner in any room. The vine produces large green leaves that have holes in them, like Swiss cheese.

Place this vine in a location that is bright but away from direct sunlight. Keep soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize in spring and summer but not in fall and winter. You may also like to have a view of other types of plants you can grow indoors such as:  low light indoor trees.

Conclusion

Bring indoor vine plants in your home that add beauty and fragnant flowers. After growing through a vast options of indoor vine plants we have shared with you can help you to decide any one from the list and inspiration for indoor plants. Hope you like our article!

In order to complete the decoration of a room, it is a good idea to have an indoor plant. The size of the plant has to be chosen according to the size of the room. For larger rooms large indoor plants are ideal and for small rooms smaller plants are better. The following are some of the large and small indoor plants you could use in order to provide good looks to your rooms.

Tall and Small Indoor Plants

1-Bird of paradise:

Known as Strelitzia Nicolai with its botanical name Bird of paradise is a lush tropical plant with broad leaves. It grows up to a height of five to six feet and you need a 14” pot to grow it. This is one of the best large indoor plants you could use to provide a tropical appearance to a room. It is necessary to clean its leaves once in a week.

2-Bamboo palm:

Being a medium green plant that grows up to a height of about five feet this is a plant that could add a graceful look to your room. It is one of the tall house plants that are more suitable for a corner in a bedroom. You must grow it in a 14” pot. Chamaedorea hybrid is its botanical name. There are also smaller varieties in case you look for a tiny one.

3-Hawaiian Warneckii:

This skinny and large indoor plant is one of the best office plants to be kept in the opposite side of a window. White lines on the leaves of this plant make it an attractive one that could decorate any room. You can grow it in a 10” pot.

4-Umbrella tree:

You will find this plant in many different sizes as it is one of the most common indoor potted plant. It grows to a height of about six feet and it is necessary for you to prune it once in a way to keep its shape. Grow it in a 14” pot. There will be beautiful aerial roots when it grows older.

5-Kentia plant:

This easy to care and long living plant is one of the best indoor plants for a room that has lots of space. It could also add a lot of color to a conference room or a reception area as it is an elegant plant. Its height could be six to seven feet. Though it looks like an Areca palm it is very much different in characteristics.

6-Fiddle leaf fig column:

This is a beautiful plant with large leaves that could add a modern appearance to a room. It is one of the good indoor plants to be kept close to a window. Being a plant that could grow up to a height of six feet you need a 14” pot to grow it.

7-Schefflera Amate or Umbrella Tree:

If you are looking for large indoor plants this is a good candidate. Though its normal height is five feet it could grow up to eight feet in case it is not pruned. Since the leaves need sunlight it has to be kept close to a window and rotated frequently.

8-Peperomia:

If you are looking for small house plants peperomia is a plant you must consider. Its waxy leaves make them attractive and suitable for small spaces such as apartments. There are several varieties of this plant to choose from.

9-Parlor Palm:

Growing to a height of just two to three feet, parlor palm is most suitable to be placed close to a sofa or for leaving on a console table. It will grow to cover a width of around two and a half feet. This small indoor plant also needs a lot of sunlight.

10-Areca palm:

This is another large indoor plant that needs a lot of sunlight and it is most suitable for leaving close to a window. This plant is also a great air purifier. It has a lot of foliage and is able to add life to any room in the house. This is a plant that will grow up to a height of between five and six feet.

Summing Up

There are just a few plants that could be used to add life to a home. The most important aspect of having them is to find the most suitable places to leave them. Watering on time according to the recommendations and cleaning leaves of broad leaved varieties will help maintaining the glittery look of most of these plants. Choosing the right pot size is also important when you grow indoor plants.

Succulents -The small attractive plants for your Indoor decoration

If you are a plant lover and have the passion with the natural beauty, but don’t have time to spend for gardening, then here is the great tool for you to enjoy the natural beauty at your doorstep. Don’t be confused because there are plenty indoor plants are called succulent houseplants which available to fulfill your heart’s desire and enjoy the natural beauty beside you. Succulents are the small indoor plants, which provide the natural essence to your indoor environment and brings natural nourishment to your guests and also for your family.

Succulents can survive in the dry places and bright light areas of the indoor environments and there is no need for special arrangements; they can adjust with the natural indoor adaptations, the reason behind this are they have the fleshy leaves, thick stems and the enlarged roots provide the natural habitat to survive in the indoor adaptations. They can store the water in the leaves and stems and survive for longer periods with the minimum water conditions. If anyone asks you about the succulent plants than immediately your mind strikes with the cacti succulent, but there are greater number of succulents that are available to bring more natural enhancement to your indoor environments.

The list provided below are the great succulent houseplants which are liked by plant lovers for indoor environment and these plants have the capability to tolerate the temperature and huge water storage capacity to live stronger and healthier.

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Types of Succulent plants

There are plenty succulent plants are available for purchase and you can choose according to the need and taste of your indoor background and environmental adaptations. The mostly used indoor succulents’ plants are listed below

Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum)

This is the small succulent houseplant that can be planted in a small hanging basket. The leaves of this succulent can grow up to three feet long and appear in different color background like grey green or grey blue pattern. It requires medium to highlight for the activity of the plant and if you hang these plants at the welcome door on at the entrance it brings shine to the doors and will give a grand pleasant welcome to the guests.

Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera xbuckleyi)

The attractive indoor succulent plant is Christmas cactus. It’s a glowing flowering plant which provides brightness to the indoor environment. For its better growth keep the soil dry 2 inch below the surface between watering. In the budding season don’t overwater it and also keep it save from dehydration. The light should be medium to high and fertilizer used to be two to three times in summer to avoid the external problems and also to initiates the blossoms.

Aloe vera

The Aloe Vera is also known as the Medicine Plant and can be perfect succulent plant to be grown indoors. This plant is known as the medicine plant because of the different cures it can give to a human body. The leaves of this plant can be chopped down and peeled. The gel coming out from the leaves can be used on face and body which is perfect for treatment for acne, acne marks, pigmentation, dryness, sensitive skin, eczema, sunburns and different problems. The gel can also be used for treating different types of wounds and on scalp to ensure hair growth and to put a stop to hair fall. It requires the dry soil and direct sunlight. Fertilize 3 times in summer but avoid fertilizing it in winter.

Panda Plant

There are huge varieties of Kalanchoe plants are available but, Panda Succulent plant is the most commonly used plant which has the unique appearance with its foliage. The leaves of this plant are covered with soft silver hairs and appears like a fuzzy, blue grey appearance. It can grow in the medium to bright filtered light.  It doesn’t need much attention for its care and growing.

Pincushion Cactus (Mammilaria)

The mostly used cacti in the home is Pincushion Cactus which is ball in shape and able to grow in bright sun. They often show flowering and required dry atmospheric soil and have a pin pointed spines around them. These are available in ball, clumps and in different shapes.

Crassula ovate

This is commonly called as friendship tree or lucky plant and some people treat this as a money tree. This succulent plant have beautiful appearance with small pink and white flowers. It’s a commonly used house plant worldwide. It can survive in the medium light to bright and able to survive in any indoor adaptations.

Tree-like Euphorbia

These are another type of succulent house plants which appear tree like in globosely or columnar appearance and closely resemblance with the normal Cactus species. The fleshy green stems and sharp pointed branches are the great external assorts with this plant.

Euphorbia lacteal (Crests)

The bright color appearance and the stronger growth of this secculent makes it a passionate plant for many people. It is available in two color reforms with the whitish colored and green appearance and somehow it looks like a pinkish appearance too. It also requires the medium to high temperature and dry environment.

Apart from above there are many varieties of succulents that are available in various patterns and colors. The above mentioned are some which are mostly purchased and seen in various indoor environments.

How to grow succulents?

It is very easy task to grow succulents. They doesn’t require high watering, seeding, pest control etc. Most of the succulent plants require dry environments, medium to high light and avoid of moist from the soil are the basic important  steps to grow succulent tropical plants indoor. They all require fertilization twice to thrice every year and there is a need of sandy soils for the better growth for succulent plants. During summer it is better to keep the succulent plants outside for better growth and during winter it is essential to avoid the moist from the soil. The most important element is succulent plants doesn’t require large places and huge pots to grow, they can survive in the hanger pots, small vessels, and mini plant pots and also they are super fit in a small designer pot which is best apt for your desktop working table.

Natural nourishment

The fresh and energetic mind always keeps the mind active and happy. That could be possible with the natural beauty and lively environments, which could be possible with the plants which are friendly to us and live with us. Those are succulent indoor plants.

Avid gardeners love being outside, getting their hands in the soil and watching young seedlings sprout to maturity. For many of us however, the season is too short or we live in apartments and condos where outdoor gardening space is limited.  Indoor house plants are the next best thing.  They bring beauty, fragrance and color indoors and will enhance your home  with year round enjoyment.

One of the problems that many house plants face are low light, cool-ish temperatures, and, perhaps worst of all, low humidity. There are however several tropical house plants that that do very well in these rigid conditions and here are 10 most popular of them.

1-  Dracaena Corn Plant

Like its namesake, this is an easy to grow and maintain tropical house plant that produces a main stem with long green leaves.  The stems can grow to over four feet tall and can occasionally produce a small white flower at the top.  They don’t need very much light or water and propagate easily if you want.

2-  The Dragon Tree

This is one of the most popular house plants of a tropical nature to grow. They grow very slowly, taking about 10 years to reach full maturity height of five feet, but along the way they have a beautiful lush appearance with long thin leaves. These are such low maintenance plants that they can be left untouched for weeks with no effect. Direct sunlight can be harmful to the leaves, so the Dragon Tree is a great low light house plant. Related: Low light house plants.

3-  Parlor Palm

If you have never grown house plants before, the Parlor Palm is a good one to start with.  They thrive under low light conditions and require very little water. Just keep the soil a bit moist and with patience, the plant will mature to about three feet tall.

Here are some most common house plants of a more tropical variety that prefer indirect sunlight:

4-  Jade Plant

Unlike the plants mentioned above, the Jade Plant requires lots of light, plenty of water at the right time, and produces thick oval shaped leaves.  Pick a location in the house that provides a few hours of sunlight per day.  When it comes to watering, it is a good idea to allow the soil to become fairly dry before giving the Jade a good drink. Drainage is important however, since water sitting around the roots can lead to rot.  Lastly, a dose of weak fertilizer a couple of times per month will pay nice dividends.  If conditions are right, some Jade plants will produce small white flowers in the winter. Related: air purifying plants.

5-  African Violet

This is a wonderful tropical house plant to grow because it actually produces very colorful flowers that can be maintained for most of the year.  There are many varieties of the African Violet, but their care is all the same.  They thrive in bright light, but be careful to limit too much direct sunlight which can damage the leaves.  Like the Jade Plant, watering as needed is good, but don’t allow accumulation at the bottom.  Healthy African Violets are relatively small house plants that will mature to about 12 inches in diameter, which is a very manageable size.

6-  Aloe Vera

Well known for various health benefits especially to clean indoor air, Aloe Veras are very easy to grow and maintain as house plants.  Bright conditions are good, but like many other house plants, they should not be given too much direct sunlight. The Aloe Vera is a succulent which means that its leaves retain a lot of water, similar to cactus plants.  They require very little watering, especially in winter, but just check the soil occasionally to make sure it remains moist. Related: small and large indoor plants.

7-  Spider Plant

This could possibly be the most common of all tropical house plants, which may be due to the minimal care required to keep them flourishing.  Keep them in a well lit location with no direct sunlight and provide plenty of water except in winter.  Planted in a good potting mix, they really don’t need any fertilizer and they’ll produce attractive green leaves with a white stripe down the middle.  The only other maintenance is removing the browning leaves as they die off so that new growth can continue.

Finally, here are three more house plants of a more tropical variety:

8-  Bird of Paradise

Tolerant of some direct indoor sunlight, but requiring continuous moisture and high humidity, the Bird of Paradise is super colorful and an attractive addition to any home.  While there are several varieties, make sure you grow what is called the “S. retinae”…the only one suitable for growing indoors. As with many tropical plants, you must have patience.  It takes at least three years before you will see your first flowers and requires regular fertilizing. Related: indoor vine plants.

9-  Anthurium

These are a bit more difficult to grow than most tropical house plants, but well worth the effort.  Don’t let the temperature drop below 60 F. and make sure the soil is consistently moist.  Beautiful heart shaped pink flowers can bloom throughout most of the year.  Be prepared to re-pot every year or two.

10-  Orchids

Popular around the world, the hardest thing about growing Orchids is selecting the variety you want…there are hundreds of them in a wide array of colors!  When getting into orchids, it is a good rule if thumb to try to replicate their natural environment.  They are, by nature, a climbing plant so provide them with good support.  They like a good amount of light, high humidity and warm temperature of at least 60 F.  Like the Jade plant mentioned above, it is a good practice to let the plants get fairly dry before offering them good drink.  If you buy orchids from the store,  wait until AFTER the first bloom and then go ahead and re-pot the whole plant.

There are hundreds of varieties of tropical house plants worth considering, so do a little research before you begin.  Along with the ones mentioned above, think about English Ivy, Rubber Tree, Peace Lily, Snake Plants, Ficus, Shamrock Plants, Areca Palm, Fiddle Leaf Figs and so many more.

Bring a little bit of mother nature into your house.  A selection of long lasting easy to grow house plants makes an attractive addition to any home.  It’s the next best thing to being out in the garden itself!

Growing lettuce at homes is practiced all over the world. Since it is available all around the year and among all indoor vegetables, lettuce is easier and will give you a good supply of fresh and crispy lettuce throughout. If you plan to grow it indoor, this post will guide you properly about how to grow lettuce indoors.

• Which lettuce variety can be grown inside?

Well, indoor varieties of lettuce has categorized into 4 types majorly. Variety includes: crisp head, butter head, loose-leaf and romaine. The type you are going to grow is properly mentioned on seed packets easily available in the market.  Keep in mind that there is a variety in lettuce that grows only in small size. If you want to grow that type, choose a seed packet mentioned with “baby seeds”.

Experts recommend growing following lettuces for indoor conditions:

• Black-Seed Simpson
• Tom Thumb
• Merlot
• Salad Bowl
• Red Deer Tongue
• Lollo Rosa
• Baby Oakleaf

Tips for growing lettuce from seed

Lettuce is grown with succession plantings in order to continue the harvesting of this vegetable.  The approximate time lettuce plant reaches maturity is approximately four to six weeks. In order to make sure that vegetable is available all around the year, one need to sow the seeds after the previous plants of lettuce reaches maturity.

• Method to sow seed

Many people are concerned about when to plant lettuce to know ideal conditions. Sowing lettuce seed is little different from seeds of other vegetables.Before sowing it, press the seeds between your thumb and index finger. After it, simply spread the seeds over the potting soil. It is always recommended to allow light on seeds because lettuce seeds sprout best in light conditions. Misting soil is another basic need of lettuce seeds especially early morning. If all favorable conditions are provided, seeds will surely sprout in ten to fourteen days. You may also like to see: growing eggplants in containers.

• Is there any favorable temperature for Growing lettuce?

Since you are planning for planting lettuce indoor, you need to keep an eye on the temperature of the environment. Anyways, the indoor temperature at day should vary from 16-21 C while at night; it can vary around 6 C. Such temperature conditions will help the growth of lettuce.

• Are there any sorts of light conditions For Growing Lettuce?

During the start, seeds require strong light conditions. Once the seeds germinate, their demand for light will surely decrease. As seeds, almost 14-16 hours of light helps them grow better otherwise, they will become frail. Since indoor lettuce plants tend to bend towards the direction of sunlight, always keep rotating the indoor pots to avoid such conditions.

Many people recommend using sun porch for indoor plantation of lettuce. The major advantage of sun porch is increased sun exposure and also, considered ideal for cold lettuce.

Moreover, if you do not have a good window where sunlight is available for long hours, then you can consider using grow lights. They should be placed almost 10cm above the plant pot and used for almost 14 hours a day. You should turn off the lights at night since seeds won’t be able to germinate during intensive light conditions. You may also like to see: growing blueberries in containers.

• Are there any water conditions for soil?

Lettuce needs moist soil but over dosage of water can harm the plant. Since the lettuce contains a major portion of water, the plant has shallow roots to suck water from soil easily. For indoor plantation of lettuce, the plant must be watered after every couple of days. It is recommended to use water tray for seeds to avoid any sort of damp conditions that might lead to fungal diseases.  Lukewarm water should be used for better growth of lettuce indoor plant. Hydroponic lettuce has also gained fame in the past few years development in technology.

• Does lettuce plant need fertilization?

The ideal conditions to start the fertilization of lettuce plant is when first leaves appear on soil. Fertilizers can be used almost once in three weeks’ time period. Organic fertilizers are considered to be best for lettuce plant. While using it, make sure that fertilizers do not leaves of the   plant.

• How to grow lettuce in container?

Using containers for indoor plantation is very common among all those people who lives in apartments. No matter , if you have small space , you can still manage to grow lettuce plants in your home. You will be able to keep an eye on any sort of pesticide attack on your plants easily and it is a quick access for salad dish to be prepared tonight. An ideal size for a container that can be used for indoor lettuce growth is 6 by 12 inch container. A clay pot is ideal since it absorbs excess water that avoids soggy roots later. You may also like to see: tips for growing strawberries in pots.