What shade-tolerant indoor green plants are suitable for a living room with no sunlight?
Many people like to grow a pot or two of plants on their balcony. However, some old residential buildings are "handshake buildings," where the distance between buildings is very narrow, so even if there is a balcony, it cannot get sunlight. So what plants can be placed on a balcony that is mostly shady and without light? Below we will recommend several shade-tolerant plants, and there is sure to be one you like.
Peace lily
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum) is also called "smooth sailing," and some flower shop owners call it the peace lily. After blooming, it produces elegant white flowers. It likes a warm and humid environment and is suitable for placement in semi-shade at home, such as a corner of the living room, a study desk, or a well-ventilated bathroom. Daily care is very simple: just water thoroughly after the soil dries out. As for fertilizer, ordinary indoor plant nutrient solution is enough to meet its growth needs.
ZZ plant
The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) has a very good meaning when kept at home, symbolizing bringing in wealth and treasure and glory and prosperity. It is a shade-tolerant and easy-to-care-for evergreen plant, suitable for placement in a spot with moderate light at home, such as by the living room window, in a corner of the study, or along both sides of a hallway. For daily care, water when the soil is dry and let it dry out between waterings. For the soil, choose clivia soil + sand as the medium. Grown this way, it can play its feng shui role of bringing in wealth and treasure, and it also helps purify the air.
Cast-iron plant
The cast-iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) has a unique appearance and is known for growing only one leaf per stem. It prefers a cool, shady environment, so it is often suitable for placement in many spots at home, such as the living room, bedroom, study, and so on. For daily care, it is best to use a tall flower pot, choose a loose and breathable soil medium, and follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and letting it dry out between waterings, and you can grow the cast-iron plant well.
Spider plant
The spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) can be called a common indoor potted plant. It is famous for its super strong air-purifying ability. Now the flower market has also produced more attractive varieties of spider plant, such as variegated spider plant, golden-centered spider plant, green-leaf spider plant, and so on. At home, it can be hung on a high shelf or placed on a windowsill or the edge of a desk. For care, the spider plant's roots are "fleshy roots," so it dislikes waterlogging. In daily care, just water thoroughly after the soil dries out.