10 houseplants that thrive without direct sunlight (and how to care fo

10 houseplants that thrive without direct sunlight (and how to care for them properly)

Oct 17, 2025 | 0 comments posted by Adrien SAINT

🌤️ Introduction

Not every room is lucky enough to be bathed in natural light… However, that doesn't mean you have to give up on plants!

Hallways, bathrooms, offices or shaded corners can also accommodate a touch of greenery — provided that you choose indoor plants adapted to low light .

At Studio Plantes , we test each variety before offering it for sale to guarantee its hardiness and beauty indoors. Here is our selection of 10 perfect houseplants for low-light spaces , along with simple care tips.

🌿 1. Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ plant)

The queen of dark rooms. This African plant tolerates almost everything except overwatering. Its thick leaves store moisture, making it ideal for offices or dimly lit hallways. ZZ plants can even be propagated from leaf cuttings (with a lot of patience).

Care instructions:

💧 Watering: every three weeks
☀️ Light: indirect to very low
🌡️ Temperature: ambient
🛒 Discover our ZZ products at Studio Plantes

🌿 2. Sansevieria (Mother-in-law's tongue)

Robust, striking, and virtually indestructible, the Sansevieria thrives in low light. Ideal for a bedroom or living room with limited sunlight.

Care instructions:

💧 Watering: once a month
☀️ Light: low to medium
🌡️ Withstands temperature variations

🌿 3. Anthuriums

Anthuriums are among the best-selling plants in the world, particularly the andreanum variety, prized for its flowers. These plants thrive under the canopy, away from direct sunlight, and tolerate low light conditions very well.

Care instructions:

💧 Watering: moderate
☀️ Light: tolerates shade very well
🌡️ Prefers stable temperatures
🛒 Discover our Anthuriums at Studio Plantes

🌿 4. Philodendrons

Philodendrons form an incredibly diverse family in terms of form. Like anthuriums, they grow under the canopy. Climbing philodendrons will need more light than trailing varieties like Gloriosum. Philodendron scandens thrives even in low light and is one of the most popular budget-friendly options.

Care instructions:

💧 Watering: once a week
☀️ Light: indirect or low
🌡️ Warm and humid atmosphere appreciated

🛒 Discover our Philodendrons at Studio Plantes

🌿 5. Aglaonema

The Aglaonema shines in shady corners. Its variegated foliage, silvery or pinkish depending on the variety, makes it a highly prized ornamental plant. Another canopy plant, it grows in bushy clumps at the foot of the Asian jungle.

Care instructions:

💧 Watering: only when the substrate is completely dry
☀️ Light: shade or soft light
🌡️ Avoid cold drafts
🛒 Discover our Aglaonemas at Studio Plantes

🌿 6. Spathiphyllum (Moon flower)

Besides loving partial shade, it actually blooms in the shade! Its white flowers bring light and serenity to quiet rooms. A plant that communicates well, it becomes droopy when thirsty and quickly perks up once watered.

Care instructions:

💧 Keep the soil slightly moist; she'll signal when she's thirsty.
☀️ No direct sunlight
🌡️ Stable temperature
🛒 Discover our Spathiphyllums at Studio Plantes

🌿 7. Calathea / Maranta (prayer plant)

Known for its vibrantly patterned leaves, the Calathea thrives in humid, dimly lit rooms—ideal for the bathroom. These ground-cover plants thrive in the shade of rainforest plants and trees, offering shade from direct sunlight.

Care instructions:

💧 Regular watering without overwatering
☀️ Dim lighting
🌡️ High humidity recommended
🛒 Discover our Marantaceae at Studio Plantes

🌿 8. Epipremnum (Pothos)

Quick to grow, perfect for decorating a shelf or desk. Pothos tolerates everything except full sun. There are many varieties, and most are versatile, suitable for climbing or trailing.

Care instructions:

💧 Watering: When the substrate has dried out
☀️ Light: low to medium
🌡️ Temperate atmosphere
🛒 Discover our Epipremnums at Studio Plantes

🌿 9. Chlorophytum (Spider Plant)

Often used in hanging baskets, this plant produces charming offshoots and thrives in medium to low light.

Care instructions:

💧 Watering: When the substrate has dried
☀️ No direct sunlight
🌡️ Easy to propagate from cuttings

🌿 10. Scindapsus (Pothos)

Perfect for decorating a shelf or desk. Scindapsus tolerate everything except full sun. There are many varieties, and most are versatile, suitable for climbing or trailing. They are often grouped with epipremnums in the "Pothos" category.

Care instructions:

💧 Watering: When the substrate has dried out
☀️ Light: low to medium
🌡️ Temperate atmosphere
🛒 Discover our Scindapsus plants at Studio Plantes

🌱 Our tips for caring for your plants in low light

Water less often : less light = less evaporation.
Rotate your plants regularly to prevent them from leaning over.
Clean the leaves once a month to facilitate photosynthesis.
Fertilize lightly in the spring, once a month.
Use grow lights if your location is really too dark.
Discover our lamps, designed in-house with spectra adapted to plants and low energy consumption: Studio Plantes

✨ Conclusion

Houseplants aren't just for bright apartments. With the right choice of species, a little attention, and a touch of curiosity, even the darkest corners can become veritable miniature jungles.

👉 Discover our special selection of plants for low-light rooms at studio-plantes.com 🌿