by Laure Joliet
Maidenhair Ferns are fantastic because they have frilly, fun leaves that are different from the usual thick leaves of indoor plants. Most ferns do well inside with low light (and ferns look great in terrariums).
Begonias These plants offer a wide range of leaf colors and shapes and, it will live quite happily without any direct light. Just make sure you don’t overwater it. Soak it and let it dry out, and repeat.
Mint will normally grow in a bog, so as long as you keep it moist and it gets a little bit of light, you should be able to harvest mint for tea, fruit salads, and cocktails. It also has the added advantage of giving off a nice scent indoors.
Swedish Ivy Plectranthus australis has an old fashioned look that sort of reminds us of grandma. And fun fact: it’s actually neither Swedish, nor an ivy. Also called Creeping Charlie, it’s a fast-growing trailing plant that works well in hanging planters. It’s an ideal plant for beginners, because it thrives in a range of soil, watering, and light conditions.
Moss Terrarium If you seriously have very little light, consider creating a moss terrarium. It just needs moisture and glances of light. Position it near a window where it can get reflected light and it should thrive.
Begonias These plants offer a wide range of leaf colors and shapes and, it will live quite happily without any direct light. Just make sure you don’t overwater it. Soak it and let it dry out, and repeat.
Mint will normally grow in a bog, so as long as you keep it moist and it gets a little bit of light, you should be able to harvest mint for tea, fruit salads, and cocktails. It also has the added advantage of giving off a nice scent indoors.
Swedish Ivy Plectranthus australis has an old fashioned look that sort of reminds us of grandma. And fun fact: it’s actually neither Swedish, nor an ivy. Also called Creeping Charlie, it’s a fast-growing trailing plant that works well in hanging planters. It’s an ideal plant for beginners, because it thrives in a range of soil, watering, and light conditions.
Moss Terrarium If you seriously have very little light, consider creating a moss terrarium. It just needs moisture and glances of light. Position it near a window where it can get reflected light and it should thrive.