Shade-Tolerant Plant Recommendations: Plants That Thrive Without Sunlight
When we care for plants, we always assume that sunlight helps them grow better, and we often overlook the fact that some plants actually dislike direct sunlight and grow better in shaded environments. Today we will introduce you to some plants suited to shaded environments, so everyone can match them up with the plants in their own homes.
Some plants are shade plants; they require humid, shaded conditions, grow well under indoor indirect light, and grow poorly under ample light or direct sunlight. There are also plants known as neutral plants, which generally need ample light but can also grow well in shaded environments or under indirect light.
Below, let's introduce some plants that can grow in shaded environments!
1
Maranta family (Calathea/Maranta)
Calathea roseopicta, Calathea, Calathea makoyana, Maranta leuconeura, etc.
They like semi-shaded and very humid conditions, and throughout their entire growth process both high temperatures and strong light must be avoided.
2
Ferns
Boston fern, maidenhair fern, staghorn fern, ostrich fern, etc.
Most people's impression of ferns is that they grow in dark, damp places, so naturally they are suited to growing in shaded environments. Why not place them in the bathroom or kitchen to add a touch of green?
3
Dracaena
Dracaena likes both warm, humid, sunlit environments and tolerates shade. So for it, moderate conditions are just right!
4
Clivia
Clivia (Clivia miniata) originated in the tropical regions of southern Africa, growing beneath trees, so it likes semi-shaded, humid environments and fears strong direct light.
5
Asparagus fern
Many people keep a pot of asparagus fern at home; using asparagus fern to create a display looks very nice. Asparagus fern grows better in cool, well-ventilated places, and in summer, sunning it when the weather is nice is enough!
6
Snake plant
The snake plant (Sansevieria) is a relatively adaptable plant that likes light and also tolerates shade. It has low light requirements; relatively ample light is enough.
7
Parlor palm
The parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) tolerates shade and is very suitable as a decorative accent indoors. Placed in a corner of a room or on a tea table, it can add a touch of vitality to the room.
8
Ornamental bromeliad
If you fail to grow an ornamental bromeliad well, it can turn into a "black bromeliad"! Bromeliads actually like indirect light; strong light will scorch their leaves and cause leaf spots.
9
Lucky bamboo
During festivals and holidays, everyone always likes to buy a few stalks of lucky bamboo to add some festive cheer. Lucky bamboo has low light requirements and can grow under bright indirect light; too much light will cause the leaves to turn yellow and slow its growth.
10
Pothos
Pothos is an exceptionally vigorous plant; give it a little water and it grows relentlessly. Likewise, it is better suited to growing under indirect light; overly strong sunlight will cause the leaves to turn yellow and develop leaf spots.