BUY IT Fiddle Leaf Fig: Ficus lyrata, or the Fiddle Leaf Fig, is a hardy tree that can grow up to 50 feet tall in its native tropical rainforest environment, but makes a lovely indoor tree for home decorating purposes. Like many low-maintenance plants, these simply need indirect light and even moisture. Best Low-light Indoor Plants. Bromeliad plants provide an exotic touch to the home and bring a sense of the tropics and sun-kissed climates. Some of the unusual tropical plants for sale below are our own hybrids or new hybrids from other friends who are plant breeders. Fun and stylish, these houseplants bring home décor to life with lasting quality and endless variety—all lovingly raised by the Costa Farms Family. If you are searching for houseplants for those low-light areas, there are quite a few common choices. Fittonia species Add frilly color to low-light areas with nerve plant, also called fittonia. Sunny windows are wonderful, but not every house comes with great sun exposure. Sometimes called umbrella plants, Schefflera leaves are broad, glossy, and abundant. Despite my black thumb, I tried growing low light plants with very little success. Plants like sentry palm and Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) can double their size in a few years, given the right conditions. If you like unique, small indoor plants for low light conditions, this plant might be the best option. They grow up to 3 feet tall so they make excellent floor plants as well a table toppers. Bromeliad plants provide an exotic touch to the home and bring a sense of the tropics and sun-kissed climates. And so, after a few laughably unsuccessful attempts, I came to the somber conclusion that my apartment would remain greenery-free. Easy and low light: The cast iron plant is one of the easiest house plants I have come across to care for. Plant in rich, loose potting media with moist compost, and fertilize twice a month. Growing indoor plants is easy, low-maintenance and just as fun as having an outdoor garden. Evergreen plants with little need of sunlight might even survive extended dark times. Indoor Trees If your home doesn’t have a lot of natural light, you can opt for the best low light plants for your home. Nerve Plant. However, quite a few can survive in low light conditions so before you get skylights installed or replace all your real plants with fake ones, maybe reconsider your choice of house plant. Light, warmth, and humidity are the keys to successfully growing Schefflera. Height: 3 ft (90 cm) Pothos Plant Here are less commonly used options, plants that add a bold, bright splash of foliage or texture to a dark corner.