Growing Plants in Low Light: Best Shade-Tolerant Houseplants

All plants need some light. If natural light is too low, they become leggy and weak. Supplemental grow lights help, but the easiest solution is choosing plants adapted to low light. Top picks include snake plant (Sansevieria), cast-iron plant (Aspidistra), and Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema). These tolerate dim corners and still look great.

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