7 Low Light Indoor Palms That Need No Sunlight!
18.07.2023 - 12:09
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When it comes to growing palms in homes, people generally prefer the popular ones like Areca and majestic palm, as they need some direct sunlight exposure to thrive well. While these palms look best, they still want their daylight. There are better options for indoor growing: 7 Low Light Indoor Palms That Need No Direct Sunlight listed below.
‘no sunlight’ in this article doesn’t mean abject darkness. It means exposure to indirect or filtered daylight. It is a fact, compare to other palm trees, the species in this list can tolerate low light better.
Botanical Name: Howea forsteriana
This slow-growing palm looks magnificent in the lobby area and living rooms with its tropical fronds. It does well in low light and low humidity. The plant also purifies indoor air while looking elegant in the corners!
Botanical Name: Chamaedorea
Instead of growing bamboo indoors, which can be quite a tough task, you can enjoy a similar view by growing this palm! It thrives in indirect light and looks fantastic with its bamboo-like fronds.
Botanical Name: Rhapis excelsa
Lady palm has a beautiful variegated version too, and is great for growing in medium-size containers initially, but it needs repotting because it grows pups. You can separate them and plant them into an individual pot.
If you don’t have a spot in your room that gets direct sun, don’t worry. This palm can grow in indirect light.
Botanical Name: Chamaedorea elegans
This drought-tolerant palm is quite forgiving and looks great with its very thin leaflets. The plant does well in low-light situations. It is also quite a potent palm in handling lower temperatures.
Botanical Name: Caryota
The foliage of this palm has ragged edges that resemble the tail of a fish, hence the name. It does best in