Do you live in a house or flat where there is not much light? Then you will have to put plants that can live in those conditions without problems. That is to say, to decorate such a site you have to opt for species that, in their natural habitat, grow under the shade of trees, palms and / or other large plants, or in areas where the sun's rays do not reach. directly.
The reality is that there are not many that can serve you, since most need a minimum of light to grow. But there are some. These are the plants to decorate a hall without natural light that we recommend.
Aspidistra (Aspidistra elatior)
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La aspidistra it is a perennial herbaceous plant that develops green or variegated leaves with long straight petioles. Grows up to 40-50 centimeters tall, and although it produces flowers, these tend to go unnoticed since they are green and small. She is very grateful, so much so that she only needs about two weekly irrigations to be perfect.
Headband (Chlorophytum comosum)
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La tape, malamadre or spider plant is a herb widely used indoors in hanging pots. It has tapered leaves, green or variegated, being the monocolor variety the most recommended for receivers with little light. It produces many stolons throughout its life (stolons are stems at the end of which sprout offspring genetically identical to the mother plant, which emit their own roots). Its flowers bloom in spring, and are white and small. Its height is about 30 centimeters, and can quickly fill a pot of 20 centimeters in diameter.
Clivia (Clivia marginata)
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La clivia is a rhizomatous plant that develops tapered leaves, about 3 centimeters wide by 40 centimeters long, from whose center orange or yellow flowers sprout in spring, grouped in inflorescences. It grows at a good pace; in fact, having it in a pot it will need a transplant every two years, as it produces many suckers. It is well adapted to living in low light conditions, although it may not flourish as it should if the hall is dark.
Well maidenhair (Adiantum capillus-veneris)
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El well maidenhair it is a fern that grows between 10 and 40 centimeters tall. Its fronds (leaves) are pinnate and green, and have a black petiole. It is a plant that lives very well in places with little light, so it is ideal for your hall. But you have to bear in mind that it needs high humidity so that it can grow in conditions.
Dracaena marginata (Dracaena angustifolia var reflexa)
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The dracena or dracaena marginata It is a shrub, or if you want a little tree, that can grow up to 5 meters in height in its place of origin (Madagascar), but in cultivation and when it is in a pot it is difficult for it to exceed 2 meters. It has a slow growth, but that does not matter: it serves to decorate the hall since it is young. The leaves are linear to lanceolate, up to 90 centimeters long, and green, bi or tricolor. It does not tolerate drafts well, so it should be placed as far as possible from the front door.
Red-leaved philodendron (philodendron red)
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The red-leaved philodendron is a spectacular climber. It can reach a height of between 3 and 6 meters if it has a stand, and develops large leaves, heart-shaped, and green, except when they sprout that are reddish. Perhaps the only problem is that it is very sensitive to cold, so that in the hall you would have to put it in an area where there are no drafts coming from outside, otherwise it could have brown tips.
Sword fernnephrolepis high)
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El sword fern It is one of the best plants to decorate a hall with little or no natural light. Reaches an approximate height of 50 centimeters, and it has leaves - called fronds - green that do not tolerate the sun or direct light. For this reason, we had to include it yes or yes in this list, since it is also very easy to care for. You only have to water it from time to time, trying not to overdo it. In case of doubt, we advise you to use a humidity meter such as this.
Ivy (Hedera helix)
La ivy is an evergreen climber that can exceed 4 meters long if supported, and that has green or variegated leaves (depending on the variety or cultivar). It grows fast even in low light conditions, so if you are looking for a vine to dress up your hall, this is highly, highly recommended.
Sansevier (Dracaena trifasciata)
Also known as sword of saint george or tiger's tongue, is a succulent that has lanceolate and rigid leaves, with a length of between 40 and 140 centimeters. These are green, green with a yellow margin, green with darker lines, or blue-green depending on the variety and / or cultivar; But yes, you have to know that in low light conditions they will only be one color. It resists drought quite well, but not excess water, so it will be enough to water it every time the soil is completely dry.
Zamioculca (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
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La zamioculca It is an all-terrain plant, ideal to have in hallways with little light. It is a herbaceous and rhizomatous plant that reaches 60 centimeters in height. Its leaves are pinnate, of a bright green color. It blooms from summer to early winter, producing a flower in a yellow spadix which is about 7 centimeters in length. It tolerates low light conditions well, as well as drought.
Which of these plants to decorate a hall without natural light did you like the most?