Low Light Plants for the Bedroom

Hey y’all! So we all know that some of our home’s bedrooms (or our dorm room, or tiny apartment room…) can sometimes not have the best lighting for plants. Because of this, I came up with a list of 11 awesome low light plants for the bedroom! If your room doesn’t have much natural light, try out one of these!

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Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #1: Cast Iron Plant – Aspidistra elatior

This plant is amazing for several different reasons! Not only does it do well in low light levels, but it can also tolerate a lot of neglect and is on my list of hard-to-kill houseplants! Seriously, this guy can take it all! You won’t regret having a Cast Iron Plant in your bedroom!

Buy a Cast Iron Plant!

Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #2: English Ivy – Hedera helix

There’s a reason why this plant is sold in so many garden centers! It does well in low light situations, as well as in cold basements and drafty hallways. It’s also one of those classic indoor plants that will never go out of style!

Buy an English Ivy!

Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #3: Prayer Plant – Maranta leuconeura

This plant brings a splash of color into a dark bedroom! It is low-growing and can even be used in a hanging planter and its leaves will begin to cascade down the sides of the pot. This plant is a wonderful addition to any low light bedroom!

Buy a Prayer Plant!

Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #4: Boston Fern – Nephrolepis exaltata

Boston ferns are one of the easiest ferns to care for. Not only do they enjoy low-light conditions, but they also prefer cooler temperatures. So this is a must-have for any dark and cold basement bedrooms (or any cool, low light location in the house!) Just make sure to mist it daily to keep the fronds from turning brown.

Buy a Boston Fern!

Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #5: Guzmania Bromeliad – Guzmania lingulata

This bromeliad does great in low light bedrooms and is a relatively easy plant to care for. Make sure that it is lightly misted once per day in order to keep it healthy and to encourage the plant to bloom! Once Guzmania is done blooming, it will grow new plants to the side, while the central bromeliad dies. In this way, with the purchase of one plant, you can get many more bromeliads that will last you forever!

Buy a Guzmania Bromeliad!

Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #6: Pothos – Epipremnum aureum

Pothos is one plant that I believe every beginner should own! It can tolerate a variety of light levels (including low light levels), and it is very tolerant of neglect. Pothos also looks great in a variety of planters and can be trained as either an upright, vine, a full and bushy plant, or a hanging vine. Make sure to check out my post on Pothos Vine Care!

Buy a Pothos!

Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #7: Snake Plant – Sensevieria trifasciata

Snake plant is also one of my absolute favorite plants! It does well in low-light conditions, as well as can tolerate quite a bit of neglect. It is also a very popular plant for modern home design! Make sure to check out all of the different variations!

Buy a Snake Plant!

Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #8: Peace Lily – Spathiphyllum wallisii

Peace lily is definitely a gorgeous plant for a bedroom! Even without the white flower bracts, just the leaves alone make for a beautiful foliage plant! And the best part?! It’s a low-light plant!

Buy a Peace Lily!

Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #9: ZZ Plant – Zamioculcas zamiifolia

This semi-succulent has been making a comeback in houseplant popularity! With its zany, arching branches, this little plant is sure to make a statement wherever it is placed! But don’t worry, this little guy is also extremely low maintenance!

Buy a ZZ plant!

Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #10: Heartleaf Philodendron – Philodendron cordatum

Heartleaf philodendron needs less light than its larger-leafed brothers. This, along with its cute, heart-shaped leaves makes it perfect for a bedside table or hanging basket! It is also available in several different varieties to match your personal style!

Buy a Heartleaf Philodendron!

Low Light Plants for the Bedroom #11: Bird’s Nest Fern – Asplenium nidus

This awesome fern does great in low-light situations, but it prefers to be a little warmer than the Boston fern. It also sheds less than other ferns due to its sword-shaped leaves. But make sure to mist this fern daily to avoid brown leaf tips!

Buy a Bird’s Nest Fern!

Well there you have it! I hope you have a fun time adding some greenery into your low light bedroom! Because every place could use a little more green!

Happy Digging!