Low Light Indoor Plants - Shade Tolerant Houseplants

Exotic looking. Ideal for large shady areas. Magnificent in containers. This medium to large tree fern from Australia is single-stemmed, with a tall trunk and an umbrella-like crown of large fronds. Young fern leaves are rolled up and beautiful to watch unfold. Tolerates quite a bit of sun. Water often into the crown, but not into the crown during the winter. Keep soil moist. If grown indoors, ensure that it is placed in a light and airy room.

This highly popular indoor plant showcases delicate foliage on slender, dark stems. To care for it indoors, place it in a location with indirect light, maintain consistent moisture, and consider occasional misting to provide the humidity it loves. Despite its delicate appearance, it can also thrive outdoors when placed in shaded or partially shaded areas in your garden. When planting it outdoors, ensure well-drained soil and protection from direct sunlight.

This evergreen beauty showcases glossy, oval leaves in a chic palette of dark green with stylish hints of pink and cream. Ruby loves medium indirect light but thrives with a touch of brightness to keep her variegated leaves on point.

Not just a style icon, she's also an air-purifying superstar, filtering toxins to keep your space fresh and clean. And for that extra shine, treat her to a leafy spa day with a gentle wipe using buttermilk or leaf gloss.

Snake plants, sometimes referred to as mother-in-law's-tongue, are some of the toughest plants you can find. Whether indoors, in your garden or on your balcony, these spiky beauties with green and silver leaves can put up with almost anything. .

This is a toughie. Hence its name, "cast iron plant". It tolerates dark areas and is often recommended when looking for a deep shade plant. It tolerates draughts and general neglect but it obviously will respond better to more favourable treatment. This very attractive, opulent plant with dark green and shining leaves is also a wonderful indoor plant. Occasional flowers are purple and will appear at ground level. Do not overwater and allow your plant to dry out completely between watering. When used as an indoor plant, rather sponge the leaves with tepid water and do not use leaf-shine. 

An ornamental shrub-like succulent with v-shaped oblong leaves growing from wine red stems.  The succulent leaves are a transparent green on top and red underneath.  Ruby Glow bears tiny yellow-white flowers on long stems that resembles a mouse tail.

 Fatsia Japonica is a tropical plant that can be grown in the garden, outdoor containers or as an indoor plant. Spider's Web has broad, dark green, palmate leaves with white speckles. Bears clusters of white flowers and glossy black berries. 

Resilient yet refined, Aspidistra 'Starry Night' thrives in deep shade and low-light spaces with minimal care. Its rich, dark green leaves are dusted with delicate speckles, resembling a starry night sky—bringing a touch of celestial beauty indoors or out. Tough as its name suggests, it handles neglect, drought, and draughts with ease. Let the soil dry out between waterings and wipe the leaves with luke warm water to keep their natural shimmer.

Hope is a soft succulent with light green, round foliage that is slightly thicker than most other peperomia varieties. These easy to care for beauties are ideal to bring a modern dash of colour to your interior space.

Philodendron Scandens Variegated is a stunning, low-maintenance trailing plant with heart-shaped leaves featuring unique green and white marbling. Known for its striking variegation, it adds a touch of elegance to any indoor space. Easy to care for, this plant thrives in indirect light and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Perfect for hanging baskets or as a climbing vine, the Philodendron Scandens Variegated is an eye-catching addition to your home or office.

The Lipstick vine is a medium sized plant with dark green cascading leaves with cream-coloured blotches and purple undersides.  Bears bright orange, lipstick-shaped flowers, hence the common name.  Ideal for hanging baskets.  Medium to low water needs.  Only water once completed dry.