Sunlight is an essential ingredient for overall plant growth. However, it can be detrimental to your plants due to overexposure. Do you want to save yourself from stress? Do you want to opt for plants that don’t need sunlight to survive?
Then, I have found 9 best plants for you!
9 Plants That (Almost) Don’t Need Sunlight
Having one of these plants will save you from the shock people get when their plants burn out from overexposure to sunlight.
With these plants, you will enjoy nature’s beauty with little or no effort.
Let’s dive into them!!!
1 – Snake Plant
Snake Plant is also known as “Sansevieria”.
This durable plant is a great houseplant pick for anyone who loves nature. Don’t worry about the name! It doesn’t attract snakes. Without sunlight, your snake plant can thrive and grow to its fullest.
Snake plants last for years and improve air circulation in people’s homes. You should have one.
2 – Weeping Fig
Botanically, it is known as “Ficus Benjamina”
With the weeping fig in your home, everyone will find your abode a comfortable space. Trust me! This beautiful plant does not need sunlight to grow. Keep it in a well-ventilated corner of your home and watch it thrive.
3 – Spider Plant
This is one of my top houseplants that has dual functions. I have this plant in my home and office spaces – it fits perfectly into both places and creates the enabling environment for formal and informal duties.
Do you know the icing on the cake? Well, you guessed correctly. The spider plant does not need sunlight to grow.
4 – Pothos
With pothos in your home, the beauty of nature will reflect. You should know as well that pothos do not need excessive care. Trying to do that might destroy the plant. It’s durable, beautiful, and does not need sunlight to grow.
5 – Maidenhair Fern
Botanically, this plant is known as “Adiantum”. It does not require sunlight to thrive. This is one of the most durable houseplants you will ever find. Furthermore, it’s easy to grow and takes less time to propagate.
Get one for yourself today!!!
6 – Ivy
This plant is best known for outdoor gardens, the side of homes, and so on. However, you can place it in your home as well. Ivy does not need sunlight to grow. Therefore, save yourself from the stress of measuring the perfect sunlight for crops. Get Ivy and be rest assured that it will grow without the sun.
7 – Cast Iron Plant
This beautifully-spotted plant is one of my favorites. It makes the environment cool, improves air circulation and gives your home a “forestry” feel. The best part is that it does not require sunlight to grow. Sound cool, right?
8 – Lucky Bamboo
In many cultures, this houseplant is known as an omen of good fortune and health. It does not require the sun to thrive. Lucky bamboo is DURABLE and can withstand hard weather conditions.
9 – Peace Lily
Also known as “Spathiphyllum”, this plant beautifies your home, improves air circulation, and is durable. You don’t need sunlight to grow your peace lily houseplant. It’s one of my best houseplant picks of 2024.
