Often one of the reasons people say they don’t have plants is because you live in an area where almost no light comes in, or you don’t have direct access to light, which means the plants cannot live well. But, What if we told you that there are plants that grow in the dark?
Well yes, and here you will have a list of them all so you can see how you will no longer have that excuse to enjoy some plants that even without the sun will grow and be perfect. Do you want to know what they can be? Pay attention to the following:
maidenhair fern
In general, Ferns are plants that don’t need a lot of light to grow properly.. But it is that it will hardly need light.
You will only have to put it in a shady place and water it regularly so that it does not dry out (in this case the humidity is even more important).
The most characteristic of the fern is the feathery foliage it haswhen you see it, there is no doubt that you will fall in love with it and once you understand irrigation well, it will surely look perfect in your home.
ZZ Factory
Or better known as Zamioculcas zamiifolia. They are green leafy plants which, contrary to what one might think, do not need sun to develop properly. In other words, you can put them in sun, partial shade or direct shade and they will continue to grow without problems.
The only thing you need to keep in mind is that excess moisture can lead to the deterioration of the stems, and with it also the roots, to death.
selaginella
If you don’t have a very tall plant, but have an elegant and striking appearance, then you should get Selaginella. It is a plant that hardly needs light, it grows rather in the dark.
However, it requires a lot of humidity, without watering being a problem (frequent is enough). For that many choose to put them in domes to grow without problems (and with the moisture they sometimes contain, you don’t even need to water them in a good season).
Also, you may not know it but when it is very hot the plant shows it because the stems fold up and it will seem that a cocoon forms instead of the open plant.
Calathea
Calatheas are another of the plants that grow in the dark. In this case, a little more light is needed, but never direct. Only leave it for a few hours in direct sunlight for the plant to feed and photosynthesis well. But the rest of the time it can be perfectly shaded.
Among the most important care, one of them is watering, which should be frequented so that the earth is almost always moist (since dry periods are not particularly tolerable).
Potoo
A poto does not need light to be healthy and continue to grow. Now it is true that although it is one of the dark growing plants, its color in the leaves will change. In other words, if you put it in a very bright place, it is normal for it to have light green leaves with white or yellow patterns. In exchange, If it is put in the shade, it is normal for the leaves to turn dark green and lose this color (just a change to more light will solve).
It is also very easy to care for and tolerates almost anything, so it is one of the least troublesome.
peace lily
Also known by some as the flower of peace, this plant does not need the sun to develop and grow. In fact, in its variegated version it doesn’t need it either (with indirect light for a few hours it has more than enough). The plant will run its course and might even flower without any problems. (yes it’s true that it will flower less than with lighting, but it will continue to grow).
Also, you should know that the flowers are not really such, in fact it is known that they are also leaves, white in color, and modified to protect the real flower of this plant, which is yellow and is on the inside these leaves. .
dieffenbachia
It is one of the plants that grow in the dark that we love the most, not especially because of the flowers, but because of the leaves they have. Besides, you can find many different varieties and all of them have the same characteristic: they don’t need light to grow.
Of course, you have to take into account that they are poisonous. In general, dieffenbachia leaves cause irritation when touched and also have poisonous parts that can cause allergy.
Sansevieria
The striking “mother-in-law’s tongue”, which can be found in many different varieties, This is another of the indoor plants that grow perfectly in the dark. Of course, don’t expect him to grow very fast, because it’s quite the opposite.
Although it can be placed in the sun, it also accepts living in the shade. The only thing you will notice is that its leaves are curved (without this being a sign of weakness) and that its growth will be much less. But beyond that, you can keep having it for a long time.
ribbons
Ribbons, also known as Chlorophytum comosum, are another of the plants that grow in the dark. They should always be placed in the shade because they do not support light at all. (neither direct nor indirect), it is therefore ideal for poorly lit homes, or for kitchens or bathrooms, even without windows).
elkhorn fern
If you like ferns but struggle with them, why not give this strain a try? It is a plant that grows very slowly in the shadebut it has striking leaves, as they are long and broad, with delicate white hairs (be careful not to stroke them too much).
Of course, like other ferns, it needs constant temperature and humidity, as well as irrigation.
As you can see, there are many plants that grow in the dark that you could have, both those that are just leaves and some that flower. Who would you stay with? Are there any others we should have mentioned? Leave us in comments.