The Best Indoor Plants For High And Low Light Conditions

One of the easiest ways to decorate an apartment is with indoor plants! Whether hanging in a beautifully crafted kokedama or in a modest pot, plants bring color and a fresh vibrant energy into your home.

Caring for an Indoor Plant

Before you decide to exercise your green fingers, it’s important to learn which plants require more care than others. If you want a decorative succulent, palm, or fern but you don’t want too much maintenance, you’ll need to consider the plant species that you can manage. For example, a plant such as an orchid is a popular addition to the living space; however, it requires delicate care and lighting considerations. Succulents need very little water and attention, and you can find many types that include prickly, flower-bearing, and even cascading plants that look striking in a hanging basket. 

Apart from adding beauty, plants are also therapeutic. They can improve indoor humidity, release oxygen, and bring nature into your home. 

For specimens that enjoy bright light, you can make your own planter box and create an outdoor vegetable or herb garden right on your balcony or patio. Because plants are so versatile and available in different colors and forms, you can choose the plant to  suit your lifestyle and your home.

Let's look at the most popular light and shade-loving plants.. 

Low Light and Shade Plants

The Peace Lily

One of the more popular plants, the peace lily bears green to white flowers and maintains its dark green leaves throughout the year. It requires moderate watering and should not be left to dry out or the plant will suffer from stress and wilt.

The Cast Iron Plant

Known for its green leaves and robustness, this is the perfect plant for those who want an exotic look and feel but not a lot of maintenance. The cast iron plant does well in the shade and can handle relatively little care.

The Lucky Bamboo

Providing all the appeal of bamboo but without the need for a large garden, lucky bamboo is a great choice! It grows long stems with leafy tops and is grown in water rather than in soil. It is best for low light areas.

Spider Plants

Perfect for pots or hanging baskets, the spider plant instantly provides a tropical look to your bedroom, office or living area.

DIY Decorating Ideas for Your Home or Apartment

For more easy and affordable home decorating ideas, you can check out The 3 R’s of DIY. Here you’ll find tips for storage, making your own artwork, and repurposing everyday items to improve and modernize your interiors.

Let's move on to the bright light plants...

Bright Light Plants

Red Aglaonema

Place this delightful plant under a sunny windowsill and watch its exquisite red veins deepen to a shade of scarlet.

Bird’s Nest Fern

If you enjoy the appearance of a fern, you can add the bird’s nest fern to your interior. It’s curly and evergreen leaves add interest, and it does best in moderate light. 

Herbs

For bright light, you can add an assortment of herbs to your windowsill. Many plants such as lavender, celery, rosemary, and chives can be grown in small containers provided it receives enough light and water. You can also cut your fresh herbs to sprinkle on a salad or (in the case of lavender) add it to your pillow or bath for a natural fragrance.

Succulents

Requiring very little care but a lot of light, succulents are a great choice for first-time and experienced gardeners. You can find traditional looking cactus to plants known as a string of pearls to decorate your home.

With so many plant types and the joys of creating your own garden, why not get started today!