Every workspace benefits from a touch of greenery, from happier employees to productivity gains and stunning aesthetics. However, creating an indoor jungle can seem out of reach for ground-floor offices and workplaces with little sunlight. Low light? No problem. Here are the best office plants for low-light workplaces.
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Low-Light Houseplants
Resilient plants that thrive in low light, perfect for dim offices and improving air quality.
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Plants covered in this guide
The plants at a glance.
Beginner
ZZ Plant
The hardy Zamioculcas zamiifolia can tolerate natural light levels of pretty much zero, perfect for hallways with no windows. With spear-shaped dark green leaves, it adds an interesting design feature to shaded spaces, plus impressive air-purifying qualities.
☀️ Light:Very low, tolerates near darkness
💧 Water:Very low, drought tolerant
Beginner
Monstera
These popular houseplants won't be fazed by low light. The Monstera's beautiful perforated leaves are adapted to capture specks of light that filter through rainforest canopies. Use them to divide rooms and break up spaces between desks.
☀️ Light:Low to bright indirect
💧 Water:Medium
Beginner
Kentia Palm
Kentia palms thrive in low to medium light. As one of the taller indoor plants that tolerate low light, they make a great statement piece. Place them at the end of a desk to break up office space or line a room to add style.
☀️ Light:Low to medium
💧 Water:Low
Beginner
Philodendron Brasil
Heart-shaped leaves patterned in shades of green and yellow. These trailing plants are perfect for cascading along surfaces. Set them on shaded shelves or countertops to add eye-level greenery.
☀️ Light:Low to medium indirect
💧 Water:Medium
Beginner
Satin Pothos
A cascading plant native to forested Southeast Asia. With silky dark green leaves speckled in silver, the satin pothos catches attention. Set on shelves or dividers to brighten up dark spaces.
☀️ Light:Low to medium indirect
💧 Water:Low to medium
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