These 10 shade-tolerant plants can beautify the environment and purify the air, and are worth saving

Shade-loving plants, also called "shade plants" or "shade-demanding plants", is a relative concept, opposite to sun-loving plants. They are a type of greenery that cannot tolerate strong direct light and require moderate shade to grow well. These plants are best suited for indoor placement, as they both beautify the environment and purify the air. Next, let me recommend a few shade-loving plants suitable for indoor growing. I suggest you save this for future reference when choosing plants~

1. The parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) originates from Mexico. It is small and exquisite with a graceful form, and its leaves are emerald green and glossy. It is shade-tolerant, loves high temperatures, humid and semi-shaded environments, and is not drought-tolerant.

2. Bamboo palm (Rhapis excelsa) has upright clumps, delicate leaf shapes, and deep green glossy leaves. It is full of tropical charm and also has the elegance of bamboo, and is widely cultivated. It loves warm, humid, semi-shaded and well-ventilated environments, and is also drought-tolerant.

3. Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) originates from the tropical rainforests of Mexico. It likes warm, humid environments, avoids direct sunlight, and is not cold-tolerant. In northern China, it is grown indoors as a potted plant.

4. Calathea (Maranta arundinacea) has dense branches and leaves and a full plant shape; the leaf surface is deep green and glossy, while the leaf underside is purplish-red, forming a striking contrast. It is an excellent indoor shade-loving foliage plant. Used to decorate bedrooms, living rooms, offices and other places, it appears quiet and dignified. When placed in rows on both sides of corridors and in indoor flower beds in public places, it looks emerald green and glossy, fresh and pleasant.

5. Cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) has upright and neat leaf shapes, deep green and bright leaf color, and a graceful, elegant posture. At the same time, it grows vigorously, has strong adaptability, and is extremely shade-tolerant. It is an excellent shade-loving foliage plant for indoor greenery decoration. It is suitable for placement in homes and offices.

6. Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) has firm leaves and bright colors, full of vitality, and is suitable for indoor growing. Although it is not as beautiful as fresh flowers, it can give people a feeling of toughness.

7. Asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus) likes warm, humid and semi-shaded, well-ventilated environments, and avoids direct sunlight in summer. It is best cultivated in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam rich in humus.

8. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a shade-loving plant. It avoids direct sunlight and loves shade. Receiving four hours of scattered light is best for its growth and development.

9. Maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) originally grew wild on wet stones in streamside valleys. It likes warm, humid and semi-shaded environments, and avoids direct sunlight. It prefers loose, fertile and calcareous sandy loam.

10. Pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris) likes warm and humid conditions. It is best cultivated in partial sun or shaded areas, and avoids direct sunlight. It is not picky about soil, but loose, well-drained soil is best.

Article source: China Agriculture and Forestry Science and Technology Network