Best low-light plants for apartments and offices

No sunny window? These easy indoor plants grow happily in low light – perfect for bedrooms, offices and north-facing flats.

"Low light" means a spot a few metres away from a window, or a room with a small window. No plant grows in a completely dark room, but these come close.

1. Snake Plant

The toughest plant we sell. It handles low light, dry air and weeks without water. Its upright leaves fit narrow corners.

2. Money Plant

A fast-growing trailing plant with heart-shaped leaves. In low light the leaves turn greener; in brighter light they show more gold.

3. Peace Lily

One of the few plants that flowers in shade. It droops when it needs water and perks up within hours of a drink – it tells you exactly what it needs.

Tips for low-light plants

• Water less often – plants in shade use less water.
• Wipe dust off the leaves once a month so they catch more light.
• Turn the pot a quarter turn every week so it grows evenly.

Not sure how much light you have? Take our Plant Finder quiz – it matches plants to your room.