Best Indoor Palms for a North Window in Vancouver

Palm Alternatives for Low-Light North Exposure

Janina's majestic palm yellowed. She has north-facing windows with blinds open, and a patio for occasional outdoor time (Vancouver).

Light Assessment

North windows give bright indirect light only if plants are very close (<3 ft). At 3–6 ft it's low light; >6 ft is below minimum.

Recommendations

• Bright indirect (close to window): Bamboo palm, Kentia palm, Rhapis palm, Dracaena marginata—all palm-like.
• Low light (farther from window): Parlor palm, Dracaena 'Janet Craig', Chinese evergreen.
• Small/windowsill: Pothos.

No need to move plants outdoors unless nights stay above 60 °F.