Low Light for Houseplants: 50–150 Foot-Candles, Northern Exposure

Low Light: 50–150 fc, Adaptable Plants Only

Low light = 50–150 foot-candles. Plants here survive but grow faster in medium/high light. Variegation fades. Need less water/fertilizer. Placement: 2–3 ft from north window, 3–5 ft east, 4–10 ft west, 10–18 ft south. Best low-light plants: Chinese evergreen, Dracaena Janet Craig, peace lily, heartleaf philodendron.