Low light succulents for your indoors

Introduction to low light succulents

As most of the succulents are desert-denizens, there is a widespread belief, that they need less watering and ample sunlight exposure to flourish. But, there are some low light succulents, that are suitable for indoor gardens.

However, the first one is quite true, and succulents do prefer watering less often than regular plants as they can store water. But the second one is not that right as some captivating varieties can thrive in low light conditions. Also, they are perfectly suitable for indoors.

Some succulents like Christmas cactus live on the branches of a particular tree. Obviously, they do not get proper sunlight there still they bloom to their fullest.

The thing is, the world of succulents is quite huge. And, some low light succulents were born to flourish in low sunlight conditions or have adapted themselves to them. This is why they can bloom in indoor gardens without any great efforts.

Low light succulents for Indoors

Why the need of low light succulents?

Living culture in cities is quite different from villages or outskirts. Most of the homes do not have wide spaces for gardens here, but that does not discourage people from having one.

  • People live here mostly in closely packed homes in which somehow it is not possible to have an outdoor garden for succulents.
  • One can also find high-rise apartments with flats perched one upon another. Only balconies if these apartments get enough sunlight. It becomes tough to find the space to accommodate a lot of items like planters, clothesline, resting chair, etc simultaneously.
  • People wish to have decorative succulents in containers inside rooms and corners. Which can brighten the aura of their place and can flourish with little care in comparison to regular plants.

What are low light conditions?

Now, when we talk about low light conditions, we need to know what low light conditions are actually.

  • Low light conditions that are away from the direct sunlight location like your bathroom, storeroom, study room, or some corners or tables inside your homes. Which is quite similar to the conditions that some low light succulents varieties face under a large tree.
  • Low light succulents also need access to sunlight but in quite a limited way, so assuming that low light succulents will not need any exposure to sunlight is wrong.
  • They will need sunlight for minimal hours. This is why low-light succulents are suitable for containers or pots in homes. Which can be carried away to balconies or roof for sunlight exposure for few hours and then moved back inside.

Popular low light succulents to add charisma to your Indoors.

You can find low light succulents varieties easily in a nursery near your home or online stores. But before you go hunting for these succulent varieties, you should be familiar with the top succulents of this category.

Each type is unique in its texture and color, and they will enhance the beauty of your home in their way. Also, different varieties have different light and nutrition requirements that will help you chose the best one for your home.

Haworthia, Zebra Plant

Popular Low light succulents- Zebra Plant
Zebra Plants

These striped dwarf low light succulents from South Africa is habitual to partial shade in its original habitat.

  • They are found mostly beneath large shrubs and hanging rocks, where they do not get much sunlight. It makes them suitable and adorable choices for the indoors because of their low light and lower water requirements.
  • Their thick and plump dark green color leaves with white horizontal markings have helped them achieve the name of the zebra plant.
  • They can grow in a bunch or alone and could be a sweet addition to the table pots or room planters.

Adding more vibrancy to the surrounding, they bloom up with beautiful flowers in summers on your office desks.

Rhipsalis

Rhipsalis

Rhipsalis could be a very pleasant addition to the hanging pots in your homes. With their elongated hairy leaves spreading out in every direction.

  • They are natives of rainforests, which makes them suitable for the humid corners of our homes like bathrooms, as they absorb moisture from the air.
  • It is said to keep these plants in the east-facing room as they love morning sun and shade in the afternoon.
  • Contrary to presumptions of succulents being a desert plant and accustomed to bright sunlight and dry atmosphere. Refrain yourselves from putting them in direct sunlight after some morning sunbeams.

And they ask for more water than other low light succulents types due to their origination from humid forests.

Sanseveria Trifasciata, Snake Plant

Popular low light succulents- Snake Plant

One of the most popular low light succulents, Sansevieria is hardy and can survive in adverse conditions and lesser care. Which makes it a terrific addition to indoor gardens of lazy gardeners.

  • Limited bright light exposure does well for this plant, but exposure to bright sunlight may bring out the best from this variegated species.
  • Green spotted leaves of this plant are long in shape pointed to the sky. Their curvy structure gives them the famous name Snake plant.
  • They are well known for their air-purifying capabilities. They make the surrounding air more breathable by removing formaldehyde and other toxins from it.

Like most of the succulents, they also do not like overwatering. And, their roots rot if they remain in extra moisture for a long time.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera, a well know medicinal variety from the Aloe genus, is a plant with thick and fleshy leaves with spines on its edges. And, is considered a plant for beginners as they are easy to care.

Aloe Vera
  • These self-propagating plants have originally come from the Middle East and are accustomed to warm and arid conditions, which makes them a favorite variety to have indoors.
  • These plants are available in both dwarf and full variety in their natural habitat; however, their dwarf variety is preferred in indoor gardens as they do well in the shade.
  • They are quite famous for their herbal uses for household, and now with the increase in the vastness of the internet, DIY methods are available to everyone to get maximum benefits from these multipurpose houseplants.

It is well known for its toughness and ability to survive in harsh conditions and little care, making it a valuable and essential addition to indoor gardens.

Schlumbergera, Holiday Cacti

Holiday Cacti

This species has its origin in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, where they are found mostly under the big canopies of trees. That means limited exposure to light, and this makes them suitable for indoor gardens.

But definitely, they ask for more water than typical succulents, as they come from a humid habitat.

  • These plants have hanging branches full of segmented flat leaves that are famous for their mesmerizing flowers, which bloom in autumn with a shortening of days.
  • Before the bloom season, they prefer drier days, so do not water them before that or keep it to a minimal.
  • Its other varieties, like Christmas and Thanksgiving cactus, are also famous for their vibrant blossoms.

Just keep these low light succulents away from the full sunlight of the afternoon for better results.

Gasteria

Short, thick green leaves with white spots are the identity of this plant. They got their name from their famous stomach shaped flowers. 

Popular low light succulents- Gasteria

  • They are natives to South Africa & accustomed to lightly shaded conditions exposing them to direct sunlight that might change their color.
  • Their plant structure is quite closely-packed. Which makes them suitable for small pots and containers inside homes.
  • This slow-growing species has two more famous varieties Ox Tongue and Green Ice, which differ from the original one in terms of the shape of their leaves.

Their red or pink flowers produce a captivating array in an ambiance, which makes them suitable for desk pots.

Beaucarnea Recurvata, Ponytail Palm Tree

Also known as the Elephant’s foot, the most attractive features of this plant are the swelled up trunk that it uses to store water.

  • Its long and thin, hair-like leaves drop down from the top of the plant like a ponytail. Hence, the popular name, the ponytail palm tree.
  • They do well in low light. And, are a slow-growing plant that means you do not need to re-pot it soon.
  • They can survive with low-light conditions for almost half of the year, so some exposure to sunlight and you are good to go.

But, do not mistake them to be the palm trees, as they are succulents from the heart. They are easy to care for with less water requirements. Which make these low light succulents a suitable choice for your indoor.

Bottomline

With a lot of varieties that suit the low light or artificial light conditions. Do not get depressed that you cannot accommodate a succulent in your indoor. These mesmerizing varieties will bring the charm of blooming outdoor succulents on your office table and room corners.

Just be sure you do not have a fit to all approach for them. First, learn some facts about the low light succulents you want to bring in your home. Before purchasing it gather some knowledge from an online portal or a nursery. And you will see a fresh blooming succulent happily waving its leaves in your sweet abode!