20 shade-tolerant flowers that grow more vigorously the shadier it is, and die more easily the more sun they get
Peace lily
Peace lily likes a semi-shady environment. As long as there is 60% scattered light, it can bloom. Once exposed to strong direct sunlight, the leaves easily turn yellow, and it may even fail to bloom. If your peace lily does not bloom, you can spray it with 1000 times diluted gibberellic acid, and it will bloom in about 7-9 weeks!
Hydrangea
Hydrangea likes shade, so it is often kept in a semi-shady spot. In summer, when the sun is harsh, it should be placed in a cool, well-ventilated place to prevent the leaves from being scorched. In spring, water once every 1-2 days; when summer temperatures are high, water 1-2 times a day.
Asparagus fern
Asparagus fern likes a semi-shady, well-ventilated environment. Usually it can just be placed in the bedroom or living room, but it must be kept away from smoke and dust. Mist the leaves often, otherwise the leaves easily turn yellow. Once the whole plant turns yellow, the only option is to cut everything back.
Fuchsia
Although fuchsia likes shade, it is not really possible to keep it out of sunlight all the time. Pay attention to shading it in summer, and at other times it can properly receive good scattered light. Apply diluted compound fertilizer about once every 10 days, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once a month before blooming, both of which can make it bloom more.
Money tree
Money tree tolerates semi-shade. When the sunlight is especially strong in summer, it should be kept indoors in a living room with good scattered light; in spring and autumn it can get a little sun. Watering should be decided according to the local climate. Generally, water when the soil feels dry.
Clivia
Although clivia is shade-tolerant, it cannot do well if kept in a shady place without light for a long time. Apart from shading it in summer, it can be kept in a place with good scattered light at other times. In spring, watering about once a week is enough.
Lucky bamboo
Most lucky bamboo at home is grown in water, which is clean and attractive, and it is fairly shade-tolerant, so it can be placed in the living room, on a north balcony or in the study. Too much light will cause yellow leaves. Change the water about once every 7-10 days, and occasionally drop a rusty iron nail into the water to prevent yellow leaves.
Snake plant
Snake plant is extremely adaptable to light. It can take direct sun or be grown in scattered light. In spring, water once a week. Dig a hole along the edge of the pot, bury 2-3 boiled soybeans, and the snake plant will grow into a full pot!
Spider plant
Although spider plant is shade-tolerant, if it gets no light for a long time, the leaves will still become soft and droop, while too much light will cause dry leaf tips. So just place it in a bright indoor spot such as the living room or bedroom. Water about once every 5 days, and remember to mist the leaves promptly to prevent dry tips from lack of water.
Orchid
Orchids are shade-tolerant. Although they like a cool, ventilated environment, if they never get light all year round, the leaves will become leggy and flowering will decrease. So ensure sufficient scattered light, and make sure the soil is loose and airy. Pine needles, wood shavings and coconut coir are all good growing media for orchids.
Rubber plant
Rubber plant needs sufficient light to grow, and it is also fairly shade-tolerant, so it can be kept about 1 m away from a south-facing windowsill. Pay attention to ventilation, and shading is a must when summer temperatures are high. The leaves of the rubber plant are thick and fleshy, so be sure to clean them regularly.
Inch plant
Inch plant especially loves a dark, humid environment, so placing it on a north balcony is no problem at all. Water about once every 5 days, and remember to mist the leaves often to ensure enough air humidity.
Gloxinia
Gloxinia counts as a fairly shade-tolerant flower. Even if the light at home is not good, it can bloom into a full pot. Usually placing it in the living room is enough. Water about once every 5-7 days, and when watering, pour along the edge of the pot and do not get water on the leaves, otherwise the leaves will rot.
Peperomia
Lucky plant
Lucky plant is super shade-tolerant. If the light is too strong, the leaves will turn white and then dry up and yellow, so it can be placed indoors in the dining room or bathroom. Because the leaves are fairly large, humidity must be ensured. Water about once every 3-5 days, and mist the leaves regularly to keep them moist.
Monstera
Monstera is especially shade-tolerant. Its leaves have irregular holes, which makes them look very distinctive. Usually just place it in the living room in a spot with good scattered light. Water about once every 5-7 days, and mist the leaves in the morning and evening to keep them glossy and shiny.
Guzmania
Guzmania tolerates semi-shade. If the light is too strong, the leaves will be scorched, so it is best to place it in a bright spot such as the living room or dining room. Watering about once every 5-7 days is enough.
Hoya
Hoya likes a hot, humid environment and tolerates semi-shade. Even if the light at home is not good, growing it in a bright indoor spot will still let it climb the wall and bloom. Usually mist the leaves more often, and watering about once every 5 days is enough.
Calathea
Calatheas are very shade-tolerant. Whether it is Calathea makoyana, Calathea roseopicta, or even Calathea orbifolia, they all like a humid environment, so they need watering about once every 5-7 days. Mist the leaves often to keep them lush and green!
ZZ plant
ZZ plant likes a semi-shady environment. Never expose it to direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will quickly turn yellow and droop. Because its roots are tuberous, water must never accumulate in the pot. Water only when the potting soil feels dry.
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