If you are living in a Home or Apartment that doesn't see a lot of sunlight or you are looking for plants for your office which is fully covered. Then you should definitely consider plants that grow without sunlight. While it's true that all plants need at least some light. You will be amazed at how many plants can flourish under indirect light or fluorescent lighting. I am going to tell you that 20 Plants that can grow without sunlight.
1) Dracaena
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The plant does not require a lot of light, but it does like humidity, which is why it grows best outdoors in zones 10 through 12. You may need to water this plant often.
2) Parlor Palm
Parlor palm which is one of the most popular types of palm grows indoors is a great option for space without a lot of sunlight. Though, if you want thee little yellow blooms to appear, it will need at least partial sunlight. If grown outside they do best in zones 10 and above.
3) Snake Plant
Snake plant grows best in zones 9-11 make a great indoor because they require very little light to thrive. They do not like cold weather.
4) Calathea
Calathea is also known as peacock plant, it has colorful foliage beautiful and easy to grow. The plant requires very little light, but it does prefer moist soil. Since this is considered a tropical plant, it grows best outdoor in zone 10 and above, but it also can easily grow indoor in any area.
5) Bromeliads
This is a plant that can survive with artificial lighting, so it will do well in rooms without windows such as a bathroom. Typically grown in zones nine and above, the foliage of these plants forms a cup that retains water so that it can survive the drought-like conditions.
6) Spider Plant
The spider plant makes a great indoor option that will thrive in low light areas. In fact, direct sunlight will cause the leaves to burn. It looks great growing in a hanging pot, and it cleans the air in your home. The spider plant grows best in zone 8-11.
7) Peace Lily
The peace lily grows without sunlight, in fact, direct sunlight can damage the leaves, which is why it can best be grown indoor. If they are grown outdoors, they do best in zone 10 and above. Peace lily likes a lot of water it also likes grown in well-drained soil.
8) Maidenhair Fern
The maidenhair fern best grows in indirect light or shade but it will need to have moist soil to thrive. The leaves repel water so if you grow them outdoors, they will not be damaged in a rainstorm. The maidenhair fern is a plant that grows best in zone 7-10.
9) Lucky Bamboo
If you like bonsai plants, then lucky bamboo will make a great addition to your home. It does not require direct sunlight, but if it is planted outdoors, it will grow best in zone 9 and above. You can grow this plant in soil or directly in water.
10) Sword Fern
Sword ferns grow best in well-draining soil that's slightly acidic. The humidity, so spraying the leaves occasionally is recommended to maintain the humidity in the immediate area. Sword ferns can be grown in zones 3-8, it does not require a lot of sunlight.
11) Heart Leaf Phildendron
This plant will brighten up any home especially an area where there are not a lot of windows. This plant does not like direct sunlight but since its native to the rainforest, it does like moist soil and a bit of humidity. It can best be grown in zone 9-11.
12) Creeping Fig
Creeping fig is a great option for the dark corners of your home because it will cling to the walls and surfaces, giving the corners life. In zone 8 and above, this vine can easily be grown to the length of 20 feet and more with very little light and water.
13) Chinese Evergreen
This is the most durable plant that you can find for your home or garden. Not only can grow it without sunlight it can tolerate drought-like conditions as well as humidity levels. This plant will grow well in almost every hardy zone in the country.
14) Golden Pothos
This vine grows well outdoors in a higher hardiness zone. But can thrive indoors in any area of the country. It can grow without direct sunlight. The long vines make it a great plant to hang from the ceiling because they can grow to 10 feet in length indoors.
15) Cast Iron Plant
The cast-iron plant can be grown in any type of lighting, so if you have space without direct sunlight, it will grow. It can even grow in poor soil. It grows slower than most plants but with enough time, it can reach heights of two feet or more.
16) Peperomia
Peperomia plant is one of the best plants for indoor, if you like to grow plants indoors, it will be the best addition for you. You can easily grow this plant in your room. It does not require direct sunlight.
17) Prayer Plant
A prayer plant is a great option for low light situations, in fact, the leaves tend to curl up and wilt when in direct sunlight. This plant can be grown in zones 11-12. This plant needs well-drained, moist soil, and a lot of humidity to really thrive.
18) Umbrella Palm
This is a low maintenance plant that you can grow in an area of your home that gets very little natural light. It can grow to be 6 feet in height it can grow outdoor in zone 7 and above, but it can grow only 3 feet indoors
19) Japanese Sedge
The Japanese sedge is an ornamental grass that will grow without much sunlight. The best zone for outside is 5-9.
20) Japanese Sago Palm
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