Low Light Houseplants
38These plants tolerate or thrive in low-light conditions — perfect for north-facing rooms, offices, and spaces far from windows.
Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
✓ Low light tolerant
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
✓ Low light tolerant
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
✓ Low light tolerant
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
✓ Low light tolerant
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
✓ Low light tolerant
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum
✓ Low light tolerant
Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans
✓ Low light tolerant
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
✓ Low light tolerant
Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
✓ Low light tolerant
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
✓ Low light tolerant
Satin Pothos
Scindapsus pictus
✓ Low light tolerant
Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana
✓ Low light tolerant
Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum 'Golden'
✓ Low light tolerant
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
✓ Low light tolerant
Giant Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum 'Sensation'
✓ Low light tolerant
Striped Dracaena
Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii'
✓ Low light tolerant
Janet Craig Dracaena
Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig'
✓ Low light tolerant
Red Aglaonema
Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora'
✓ Low light tolerant
Silver Bay Aglaonema
Aglaonema 'Silver Bay'
✓ Low light tolerant
Imperial Green Philodendron
Philodendron 'Imperial Green'
✓ Low light tolerant
Cylindrical Snake Plant
Dracaena angolensis
✓ Low light tolerant
Moonshine Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata 'Moonshine'
✓ Low light tolerant
Black Coral Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral'
✓ Low light tolerant
Domino Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii 'Domino'
✓ Low light tolerant
Raven ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven'
✓ Low light tolerant
Metallic Palm
Chamaedorea metallica
✓ Low light tolerant
Scindapsus Argyraeus
Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus'
✓ Low light tolerant
Syngonium
Syngonium podophyllum
✓ Low light tolerant
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
✓ Low light tolerant
Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa
✓ Low light tolerant
Gasteria Bicolor
Gasteria bicolor
✓ Low light tolerant
Gasteria Carinata
Gasteria carinata
✓ Low light tolerant
Aglaonema Tricolor
Aglaonema pictum 'Tricolor'
✓ Low light tolerant
Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
✓ Low light tolerant
Star Sansevieria
Dracaena kirkii
✓ Low light tolerant
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
✓ Low light tolerant
Peace Lily Wallisii
Spathiphyllum wallisii
✓ Low light tolerant
Jade Pothos
Epipremnum aureum 'Jade'
✓ Low light tolerant
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Use the Sunlight Guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Which houseplants grow in low light?↓
Several popular houseplants tolerate low light well, including Pothos, Snake Plant, Peace Lily, ZZ Plant, Heartleaf Philodendron, and Cast Iron Plant. These plants can survive in north-facing rooms or spaces far from windows.
What counts as 'low light' for plants?↓
Low light means an area that receives indirect, dim light — typically a north-facing room, a spot several feet from a window, or a room with small windows. It is not the same as no light; all plants need some light to survive.
Are low-light plants good for offices?↓
Yes. Low-light plants like Pothos, Snake Plant, and ZZ Plant are excellent for offices with fluorescent lighting and few windows. They are hardy, require infrequent watering, and are hard to kill.