Plants That Don't Need Sunlight

9 Aug, 2024

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Monstera plants do need sunlight, but they prefer indirect or filtered light rather than direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can scorch their leaves, so it's best to place them in a bright spot with indirect light. 

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Monstera

Peace lilies do need some sunlight, but they thrive in low to medium indirect light rather than direct sunlight. In fact, too much direct sunlight can scorch their leaves.

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Peace Lily 

Spider plants do need some light, but they can thrive in low to moderate indirect sunlight. They are quite adaptable and can grow well in a variety of lighting conditions.

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Spider Plant

The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is known for its ability to thrive in low light conditions, making it a great option for areas with limited natural light. 

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ZZ plant

Pothos is a versatile plant that can thrive in low light conditions, but it does still need some light to grow well. It can survive in low to moderate indirect sunlight and is popular as an indoor plant.

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Pothos

The Cast Iron Plant is known for its tolerance to low light conditions, making it ideal for areas with minimal natural light. While it can survive in low to moderate light, it benefits from some indirect light. 

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Cast iron plant

Aglaonema, also known as Chinese Evergreen, is a hardy plant that can thrive in low light conditions. While it can grow in low light environments, it still benefits from some indirect light. 

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Aglaonema