Shade-Loving Indoor Plants
Discover our full range of shade-loving indoor plants. While all plants need some light to survive, there are a hardy few that thrive in low-light spaces Read moreHouseplants that like shade include ferns (they're used to dappled light in the wild) along with our (almost) unkillable favourites Snake plants, Aspidistras and ZZ plants. They can tolerate very low light, making them great options for north-facing rooms, dark corridors or low-light office spaces.
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Shade-loving indoor plants
Shade-tolerant houseplants for every room
If your home isn’t blessed with lots of natural light, don’t worry – you can still enjoy beautiful greenery with our edit of shade-loving house plants. In the wild, some of these shady characters can be found growing on forest floors, in crevices, or around the trunks of other trees, which means they’re quite happy living in dappled or indirect light. They’re great options for north-facing homes that don’t receive a lot of direct light, or shadier spaces in the home such as corridors.
Unkillable shade-loving plants
We all know that plants need light, so shady spots can feel like a particular challenge. The good news is a lot of our shade-tolerant indoor plants are also part of our (almost) Unkillable collection. As they’re so low maintenance, these plants are great options for beginners or those who’ve struggled to keep plants alive in the past. In fact, the likes of Snake plants and ZZ plants thrive on neglect, and would rather be left alone than over attended. They’re extremely resilient, and are almost impossible to kill even in the darkest spot in your house.
Shade-loving plants in all sizes
Whether you have a shady shelf, side table or are you looking for a large plant to fill a low-light corner, there are lots of shade-tolerant varieties to choose from. For a smaller space such as a bookshelf, opt for an indoor fern such as a Boston fern, a trailing String of NIckels or, for a really compact space, try a mini Sanseveria ‘Tough Lady’. Our smaller-sized Snake plants and ZZ plants are great options for side tables or kitchen surfaces, adding a touch of greenery with very little maintenance. As for larger spaces, you’re spoilt for choice – take your pick from a sculptural Dracaena, a large and leafy Aspidistra or a bigger Snake plant for architectural impact.
Trailing and hanging plants for shady spots
Take your love of plants to new heights with a trailing or hanging plant. With flowing foliage, they look great dangling from a bookshelf, hung from the ceiling in a hanging pot, or trained around a moss pole. A great option for shadier spaces is the String of Nickels plant, which has delicate coin-shaped leaves that flow downwards, making for a striking addition to shelves and surfaces. Other trailing indoor plants that like shade include Devil’s Ivy and English Ivy, both of which are (almost) unkillable and tolerate pretty much any light condition.
Pet and child-safe shade-tolerant options
There aren’t many non-toxic plants in our shade-tolerant range, so it’s worth choosing carefully if you’re concerned about curious pets or young children. Most pets won’t take much interest in your plants, and keeping them at a height that children can’t reach, or in rooms they rarely go in, are good ways to incorporate plants that aren’t pet or child friendly. However, for those who want peace of mind, the likes of Aspidistras, Parlour palms, Maidenhair ferns, Boston ferns and Calatheas are great options, as they bring beautiful foliage to low-light spaces without the worry.
