If your home doesn't get enough sunlight, these shade-tolerant plants are the best choices to grow

The growth of many flowers is inseparable from light, and sunlight can be considered an important factor in plant growth. But many flower lovers also ask whether there are any plants that are not so demanding about light, because the daylight hours at home are very short every day, yet they still really want to grow a few pots of flowers.

Today the editor will introduce a few plants suitable for growing in semi-shady, low-light environments, so that everyone who loves flowers won't lose the chance to grow them just because of limited conditions. Let's take a look~

Inch plant (Tradescantia zebrina)

The inch plant has leaves shaped like bamboo and beautiful foliage, and is often grown in pots hung indoors. Its stems and leaves trail and scatter downward, looking very attractive.

The inch plant adapts strongly to its environment and is not demanding. It likes a warm, humid climate, is very shade-tolerant but not cold-tolerant, tolerates moisture, and prefers fertile, loose humus soil.

Episcia (Episcia cupreata)

Just as its name suggests, the episcia likes cool, humid, well-ventilated environments. It dislikes blazing sun exposure and grows best in loose, breathable, well-drained soil.

The episcia's leaves are covered with distinctive patches and veins, and its foliage is colorful with high ornamental value.

The episcia's flowers are short-lived. Compared with the eye-catching, evergreen leaves, the flowers are merely a decorative bloom. Flower lovers with poor light at home can choose to grow a pot of episcia, enjoying both its leaves and its flowers.

Hydrangea

The hydrangea's flower shape is very full, and its color can be red or blue, delighting the eye and soothing the mind. It is a very common potted ornamental plant.

The hydrangea likes warm, humid, semi-shady environments. It is relatively tolerant of low temperatures, but winter temperatures must not drop below 5°C. Hydrangeas must not be placed in high temperatures and strong light, because high temperatures and strong light cause the flowers to fade.

Peperomia (Peperomia obtusifolia)

Peperomia likes warm, humid, semi-shady environments, is not tolerant of high temperatures, requires relatively high air humidity, and dislikes direct sunlight. It is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained moist soil.

Keeping a pot of peperomia at home is fresh and pleasing to the eye, and to a certain extent it helps purify secondhand smoke.

African violet

Also called African violet. The African violet likes warm, humid environments and can bloom even under semi-shady conditions. Just a little scattered light each day is enough. In summer, avoid strong light and high temperatures.

The African violet is not difficult to care for; generally, watering two or three times a week is enough. Planting it in loose soil with good drainage and breathability is all it needs.

Guzmania (Guzmania lingulata)

The guzmania's flowers open at the top or middle of the plant. Its flowers and leaves are lush, and the flower color is bright red, giving a very festive feel. That is why people call it "hongyun dangtou," meaning good fortune and happiness.

The guzmania is a very shade-tolerant plant and can bloom even in environments with insufficient light. It is suitable for planting in fertile, loose, well-drained soil. Caring for a guzmania is not complicated; watering about twice a week is enough.

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