Shade Tolerant House Plants

Shade tolerant house plants are among the most useful as they can cope with all the tricky spots that don’t get much daylight. The good news is that some indoor plants actually prefer to be grown away from the direct glare of the sun. Try calatheas for fabulous foliage, anthuriums for colourful bracts, and gardenias to fill a room with sweet scent. Want to add to your collection? Browse our full range of house plants.

Brighten up shady corners with the striking foliage of Tradescantia ‘Pink Joy’, or the richly patterned leaves of Calathea roseopicta ‘Medallion’. One of the easiest house plants to grow in north-facing rooms is the aptly named Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior), perfect for the beginner. Read our guide to windowsill gardening and consult the frequently asked questions below for more ideas.

Do any shade tolerant house plants have flowers?

While most flowering plants prefer good light, there are some shade tolerant house plants that will also bloom. Try gardenias, Peace lilies, Chinese money plants and anthuriums to brighten up gloomy corners.

Which trailing house plants are best for shade?

If you’re looking to fill an indoor hanging basket in a shady spot, the best options are spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum ‘Variegatum’), ivy (Hedera), and Epipremnum. All of these varieties thrive in low light levels.

Which house plant is the most shade tolerant?

Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum) and common ivy (Hedera) are both extremely shade tolerant.

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