• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
GardeningBank
  • Gardening
    • Gardening Tips
    • Gardening FAQs
    • Composting
    • Soil and Fertilizers
    • Houseplants
    • Gardening Tools
  • Ground Covers
    • Lawn Care
  • Plants & Flowers
    • Vegetables
  • Plant Problems
    • Plant Diseases
    • Weeds
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Tips
  • Houseplants
  • FAQs
  • Flowers
  • Tools
  • Plant Problems
  • Gardening
  • Soil and Fertilizers
  • Vegetables
  • Composting
  • Lawn Care
  • Garden Pests
  • Ground Covers
  • Plant Diseases
  • Edible Gardens
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
search icon
Homepage link
  • Tips
  • Houseplants
  • FAQs
  • Flowers
  • Tools
  • Plant Problems
  • Gardening
  • Soil and Fertilizers
  • Vegetables
  • Composting
  • Lawn Care
  • Garden Pests
  • Ground Covers
  • Plant Diseases
  • Edible Gardens
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
×

30 Best Plants For Rooms With No Windows

Modified: May 20, 2023 by Matt Gardener · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Save or Share:

26 shares
  • Facebook25
  • Twitter
  • Email

A lot of people are unaware that there are plants that can thrive when placed in a windowless room with little or no light. The key is knowing the actual plants that require little or no sunlight because settling for the wrong one will see it wither off and die gradually before your eyes.

30 Best Plants For Rooms With No Windows facebook image.

In this article, we'll open you up to viable options for plants that can grow in rooms with no windows thriving from the light it gets from artificial fluorescents.

That said, below is a list of 30 plants for rooms with no windows!

Jump to:
  • Best Plants For Rooms With No Windows
  • 1. Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
  • 2. Devil's Ivy or Pothos
  • 3. Peace Lily
  • 4. Aglaonema or Chinese Evergreen
  • 5. Lucky bamboo
  • 6. Snake plant 'Dracena Trifasciata'
  • 7. ZZ Plant Zamioculcas
  • 8. Dragon Tree (Dracena Marginata or Reflexa var. Augustifolia)
  • 9. Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum)
  • 10. Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia)
  • 11. Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus)
  • 12. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
  • 13. Peperomia (Peperomia obtusfolia)
  • 14. Air plant (Tillandsia)
  • 15. Lady palm (Rhapis excelsa)
  • 16. Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae)
  • 17. Monstera (Monstera Delicosa)
  • 18. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)
  • 19. Cactus
  • 20. Creeping Fig
  • 21. Ficus Lyrata
  • 22. Money Tree Plant
  • 23. Sansevieria
  • 24. Sempervivum
  • 25. Maidenhair Fern
  • 26. Scindapsus Pictus
  • 27. Boston Fern
  • 28. Peacock Plant (Calathea Makoyana)
  • 29. Philodendron
  • 30. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller)
  • Which plants will thrive in a windowless bathroom?
  • Final thoughts

Best Plants For Rooms With No Windows

1. Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)

Parlor Palm growing in a white pot on a brown piece of furniture.
American Plant Exchange Live Chamaedorea Elegans Plant, Parlor Palm Tree, Neanthe Bella Palm Tree, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 6' Pot
American Plant Exchange Live Chamaedorea Elegans Plant, Parlor Palm Tree, Neanthe Bella Palm Tree, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 6" Pot
  • Parlor Palm Tree: The Parlor Palm Tree, native to rainforests from southeastern Mexico to northern Guatemala, is a small, compact, single-trunked plant with beautiful, arching, green pinnate leaves. Each leaf has 12 or more pairs of narrow leaflets.
Buy on Amazon
Hirt's Victorian Parlor Palm - Chamaedorea - 6' Pot
Hirt's Victorian Parlor Palm - Chamaedorea - 6" Pot
  • One of the most popular palms in the world
$24.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

A slow-growing plant that will eventually grow nicely as they mature in years to come.

This plant will thrive very well in a windowless room as long as you ensure they're planted in pots with suitable drainage holes and are watered when the soil is dry.

2. Devil's Ivy or Pothos

Young Photos are growing in a small pot on a table.
Golden Pothos Plant Live House Plant Live Plants, Trailing Plants Live Houseplants, Golden Pothos Live Plant Houseplant, Live Pothos Devils Ivy Live Plant Money Plant Indoor Plants by Plants for Pets
Golden Pothos Plant Live House Plant Live Plants, Trailing Plants Live Houseplants, Golden Pothos Live Plant Houseplant, Live Pothos Devils Ivy Live Plant Money Plant Indoor Plants by Plants for Pets
  • LIVE INDOOR PLANTS: Each order includes one fully-rooted golden pothos in a 4" nursery pot. As low maintenance house plants, pothos plants are also excellent air purifying plants that are commonly displayed as an office plant for easy room decor.
$13.99
Buy on Amazon
California Tropicals Pothos Snow Queen - 4' Live Plant - Variegated White and Green Leaves - Easy to Care for - Perfect for Indoor and Outdoor Home Decor, Office, and Gift - Pot Included
California Tropicals Pothos Snow Queen - 4" Live Plant - Variegated White and Green Leaves - Easy to Care for - Perfect for Indoor and Outdoor Home Decor, Office, and Gift - Pot Included
  • BEAUTIFUL POTHOS: California Tropicals' Pothos Snow Queen is an attractive live plant with variegated heart-shaped leaves in green, white, and marble shades. Perfect for adding a vibrant touch to any room.
$21.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

One of the very suitable plants to grow in rooms without windows.

To do this successfully, always see that the plants are watered when the soil gets dry, else you risk making the leaves turn a pale yellow and then drop off.

3. Peace Lily

White blooming Peace Lily in a white pot on a small table.
Sale
Peace Lily Plant - Spathyphyllium - Great House Plant - 4' Pot
Peace Lily Plant - Spathyphyllium - Great House Plant - 4" Pot
  • Homegrown by Hirt's Gardens.
$5.49
Buy on Amazon
Sale
American Plant Exchange Live Spathiphyllum Flower Bunch Peace Lily Plant with Fragrant White Flowers, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 6' Pot
American Plant Exchange Live Spathiphyllum Flower Bunch Peace Lily Plant with Fragrant White Flowers, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 6" Pot
  • Peace Lily Plant Pot: Spathiphyllum Flower Bunch Peace Lily is a beautiful tropical plant with large, oval, glossy, green leaves. The plant produces graceful, fragrant, snow-white flowers during bloom.
$20.72
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

These plants are as sturdy as they come. This explains why you see them almost everywhere thriving under different conditions.

You can get them in small cultivars and those that are big. The good thing is that both will thrive in windowless rooms.

Learn also  25 Flowers Deer Do Not Like and Never Eat

With timely watering, you might even get them to flower.

4. Aglaonema or Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Evergreen growing in a basket pot.
Chinese Evergreen - 6' from California Tropicals
Chinese Evergreen - 6" from California Tropicals
  • These are evergreen perennial herbs with stems growing erect or decumbent and creeping.
$17.99
Buy on Amazon
Sale
Costa Farms Aglaonema Live Indoor Plant, 14-Inches, Ships in White-Natural, Gift, 1-2 Feet Tall, Modern Clay Décor Planter
Costa Farms Aglaonema Live Indoor Plant, 14-Inches, Ships in White-Natural, Gift, 1-2 Feet Tall, Modern Clay Décor Planter
  • Is this a gift? Please choose "this is a gift" at check out to add a personalized message.
$25.98
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

This list would have been incomplete without this timeless low-light plant. Place the plant in a well-draining pot and keep the soil from getting dry.

5. Lucky bamboo

Lucky Bamboo in a green pot on a brown piece of furniture.
Costa Farms Bamboo Plant, Lucky Bamboo Live Indoor Houseplant in Ceramic Planter, Sits on Tabletop, Desk and Shelf, Zen Decor, Room Decor, Feng Shui Good Luck Gift, Grower's Choice, 12-Inches Tall
Costa Farms Bamboo Plant, Lucky Bamboo Live Indoor Houseplant in Ceramic Planter, Sits on Tabletop, Desk and Shelf, Zen Decor, Room Decor, Feng Shui Good Luck Gift, Grower's Choice, 12-Inches Tall
  • LIVE INDOOR PLANT: Bring home a beautiful grower’s choice Lucky Bamboo for a zen look. These houseplants add a sense of calm to any space. Bamboo improve room aesthetic, bringing a focal point to any feng shui, living room, office, or bedroom decor
$29.13
Buy on Amazon
9GreenBox - 3 Tier 4' 6' 8' Lucky Bamboo for Feng Shui (Total About 38 Stalks) Home Growth USA
9GreenBox - 3 Tier 4" 6" 8" Lucky Bamboo for Feng Shui (Total About 38 Stalks) Home Growth USA
  • LUCKY BAMBOO – a well-known plant for bringing good fortune and one key element in feng shui in Chinese Culture. A good addition as a décor in your home, believed to extract a positive energy into your home or office. Receiving a bamboo plant as a gift is assumed to bring a good luck to the receiver. Lucky Bamboo house plant is estimated to grow about 2 to 3 feet in height.
$22.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

You can grow this plant quickly without hassles, even in a windowless room.

Ensure that the pot stays filled with distilled room-temperature water. We recommend this as tap water might sometimes have some hard deposits that might be detrimental to the plant.

6. Snake plant 'Dracena Trifasciata'

Snake plant growing in an old metal pot on a small table.
Sale
Live Snake Plant, Sansevieria trifasciata Superba, Fully Rooted Indoor House Plant in Pot, Mother in Law Tongue Sansevieria Plant, Potted Succulent Plant, Houseplant in Potting Soil by Plants for Pets
Live Snake Plant, Sansevieria trifasciata Superba, Fully Rooted Indoor House Plant in Pot, Mother in Law Tongue Sansevieria Plant, Potted Succulent Plant, Houseplant in Potting Soil by Plants for Pets
  • BOWSTRING EVERGREEN: Sansevieria Superba is a drought-tolerant perennial with sharp, dark green leaves year-round. Commonly known as Snake Plant or Devils Tongue Plant, this hardy succulent is composed of strong fibers that have been used to craft bowstrings for generations. As a houseplant, Superba is very easy to care for and delivers a strong statement through its undeniable aesthetic
$13.63
Buy on Amazon
Greendigs Snake Plant in White Ceramic Fluted 5 Inch Pot - Low-Maintenance Houseplant, Pre-Potted with Premium Soil
Greendigs Snake Plant in White Ceramic Fluted 5 Inch Pot - Low-Maintenance Houseplant, Pre-Potted with Premium Soil
  • Greendigs Snake Plants are forgiving, low-maintenance houseplants, making them great for beginners
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

This plant will not only thrive under low light conditions, but they require minimal care and attention too.

Snake plants come in wide varieties—some tall and long while others short and just perfect for desk plants.

7. ZZ Plant Zamioculcas

ZZ plant in a white pot next to an empty photo frame.
Costa Farms ZZ Plant, Live Indoor Houseplant in Modern Decor Planter, Natural Air Purifier in Potting Soil, Gift for Plant Lovers, Birthday Gift, Tabletop Living Room Decor, Desk Decor, 12-Inches Tall
Costa Farms ZZ Plant, Live Indoor Houseplant in Modern Decor Planter, Natural Air Purifier in Potting Soil, Gift for Plant Lovers, Birthday Gift, Tabletop Living Room Decor, Desk Decor, 12-Inches Tall
$40.59
Buy on Amazon
Perfect Plants ZZ Plant | Zamioculcas Zamiifolia | Easy Care Houseplant | Perfect for Moderate to Bright Light Conditions (6 in Grower's Pot)
Perfect Plants ZZ Plant | Zamioculcas Zamiifolia | Easy Care Houseplant | Perfect for Moderate to Bright Light Conditions (6 in Grower's Pot)
  • 🌎AIR PURIFYING - The ZZ Plant is an Attractive Way to Maintain Great Air Quality in Your Home
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Even novices can easily manage the ZZ plants to plants.

They fall into this list as they are low-light-loving plants. You are good to go with putting them under just a fluorescent light.

Moreover, they shine through the not-so-lit room with their dark green waxy leaves.

8. Dragon Tree (Dracena Marginata or Reflexa var. Augustifolia)

Dragon tree with long leaves growing in a pot on a floor.
American Plant Exchange Dracaena Marginata Colorama Madagascar Dragon Tree Live Plant, 6' Pot, Indoor/Outdoor Air Purifier
American Plant Exchange Dracaena Marginata Colorama Madagascar Dragon Tree Live Plant, 6" Pot, Indoor/Outdoor Air Purifier
  • Dracaena colorama's bright strappy leaves will add Year Round vibrant pink color to your home or garden.
$19.19
Buy on Amazon
Dracaena Marginata Sunray Cane (4' Grower Pot) - Indoor, Air-Purifying, Easy to Grow Houseplant - Live Healthy Houseplant for Home Office Decoration
Dracaena Marginata Sunray Cane (4" Grower Pot) - Indoor, Air-Purifying, Easy to Grow Houseplant - Live Healthy Houseplant for Home Office Decoration
  • 『𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦』 (1) Beautiful live, easy to grow Dracaena Sunray Cane houseplant.
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Learn also  30 Most Popular Plants and Their Meanings

A perfect example of a plant that strongly detests direct sunlight, making them ideal for rooms with low light and no windows.

Dragon trees are long and slim with spiky leaves. They add a bit of color and magic to your space.

9. Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum)

Arrowhead Plant in a white pot on a floor.
Syngonium Neon Robusta - Pink Arrowhead Plant (4' Grower Pot) - Colorful Houseplants - Live, Easy to Care, Fast-Growing, Outdoor Air Purifier, Medium Light Requirement, Gift or Home Décor
Syngonium Neon Robusta - Pink Arrowhead Plant (4" Grower Pot) - Colorful Houseplants - Live, Easy to Care, Fast-Growing, Outdoor Air Purifier, Medium Light Requirement, Gift or Home Décor
  • 『𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦』 (1) Beautiful live, easy to grow Syngonium Neo Robusta houseplant. This fast-growing trailing plant has beautiful heart-shaped foliage. The leaves are light green and dusty pink with striking vivid pink veins.
$14.45
Buy on Amazon
Syngonium Gold Allusion (4' Grower Pot) - Arrowhead Plant - Live, Easy to Care, Fast-Growing, Outdoor Air Purifier, Medium Light Requirement, Gift or Home Décor
Syngonium Gold Allusion (4" Grower Pot) - Arrowhead Plant - Live, Easy to Care, Fast-Growing, Outdoor Air Purifier, Medium Light Requirement, Gift or Home Décor
  • 『𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦』 (1) Beautiful live, easy to grow Syngonium Gold Allusion houseplant. The leaves are golden-yellow with striking dark pink to red veins.
$13.10
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

The arrowhead plant can adapt well to just fluorescent light. Just be sure to mist them regularly, as they are moisture-loving plants.

10. Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia)

Dumb Cane plant in a white pot on a floor next to another potted houseplant.
Costa Farms Dieffenbachia, Live Indoor Houseplant in Thank You Gift Wrap Planter, Live Plant Potted in Potting Soil Mix, Gift for Thanks Idea for Mom, Dad, Teacher, Family, Friends, 12-14 Inches Tall
Costa Farms Dieffenbachia, Live Indoor Houseplant in Thank You Gift Wrap Planter, Live Plant Potted in Potting Soil Mix, Gift for Thanks Idea for Mom, Dad, Teacher, Family, Friends, 12-14 Inches Tall
  • LIVE INDOOR PLANT: Bring home a beautiful easy-to-grow Dieffenbachia for a tropical feel. These real houseplants are lush and green, adding flair and drama to any space. Let this popular indoor live plant dramatically improve room decor aesthetic, bringing a focal point to any living room decor, office decor, and bedroom decor.
$28.97
Buy on Amazon
Dieffenbachia Tropic Snow - Tropic Snow Dumb Cane (4' Grower Pot) - Eye-catching, Easy to Grow, Easy to Care Houseplant - Live Healthy Houseplant for Home Office Decoration
Dieffenbachia Tropic Snow - Tropic Snow Dumb Cane (4" Grower Pot) - Eye-catching, Easy to Grow, Easy to Care Houseplant - Live Healthy Houseplant for Home Office Decoration
  • 『𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦』 (1) Beautiful live, easy to grow Dieffenbachia Tropic Snow houseplant. Tropic Snow Dumb Cane has long stalks and large green leaves with bold variegation in white and cream colors.
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

These plants are perfect home office plants and can thrive in even windowless rooms.

They have large leaves with delicate patterns and give your space some tropical feel.

11. Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus)

Bird's Nest Fern growing on a black pot on a black background-.
Bird's Nest Fern, Crissie, Asplenium antiquum, epiphytic Fern in a 4 inch Pot, Very Filled
Bird's Nest Fern, Crissie, Asplenium antiquum, epiphytic Fern in a 4 inch Pot, Very Filled
  • LOW Maintenance & Stylish
$14.99
Buy on Amazon
Asplenium nidus 'Bird's Nest Fern'
Asplenium nidus 'Bird's Nest Fern'
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

A bird's nest would eventually die off if put under direct sunlight. They survive better in indirect light and can even withstand artificial lighting.

This means that if you have a room with little or no natural light due to the non-presence of windows.

They are humid-loving plants, so remember to mist them frequently if you do not already have a humidifier.

12. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

Cast Iron Plant with white-spotted leaves growing in a pot.
Cast Iron Plant - Live Plant in a 6 Inch Pot - Aspidistra Elatior - Beautiful Florist Quality Indoor or Outdoor Plant
Cast Iron Plant - Live Plant in a 6 Inch Pot - Aspidistra Elatior - Beautiful Florist Quality Indoor or Outdoor Plant
  • Grown, packaged and shipped exclusively by Wekiva Foliage. This plant is as tough as its name! Excellent for those difficult-to-fill areas in deep shade, spreading gently by underground stems. A nearly fuss-free, lush, leafy evergreen that will tolerate a range of growing conditions including heat, aridity and dry shade.
$36.70
Buy on Amazon
Aspidistra Elatior 'Milky Way' - 4' from California Tropicals
Aspidistra Elatior 'Milky Way' - 4" from California Tropicals
  • All of our listings have very representative pictures of what you will receive.
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

This plant is an ideal example of a low-maintenance one. They thrive under soft or artificial lighting, do not require frequent watering, and continue to grow for years without hassles.

One last important quality of this plant is the excellent aesthetics they offer with its vibrant large green leaves.

13. Peperomia (Peperomia obtusfolia)

Thick-leaved Peperonia growing in a light-brown pot.
California Tropicals Live Peperomia Obtusifolia - 4' Real Small Pot, Unique Gifts for Home Decor, Garden, Office, and Indoor Outdoor Easy Care Green Plants, Mini Live Rubber Plant
California Tropicals Live Peperomia Obtusifolia - 4" Real Small Pot, Unique Gifts for Home Decor, Garden, Office, and Indoor Outdoor Easy Care Green Plants, Mini Live Rubber Plant
  • HOUSEPLANT: Our Peperomia Obtusifolia is a beautiful houseplant that does well in low light and is easy to care for! Its leaves are a vibrant green, adding a touch of nature to any room.
$15.00
Buy on Amazon
Peperomia Obtusifolia - 2'' from California Tropicals
Peperomia Obtusifolia - 2'' from California Tropicals
  • All of our listings have very representative pictures of what you would receive.
$10.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Learn also  15 Fast Growing Vegetables and Herbs

With artificial lighting, this plant will grow optimally. Peperomias hate the sun. They come in different forms that you will find attractive.

Brighten up your dim office with the small waxy green or red leaves (depending on the variegation) of the Peperomia.

14. Air plant (Tillandsia)

A bunch of Airplants are growing on hanging wooden boards.
Octopus Air Plant, Caput Medusae Giant Air Plant, Tillandsia Air Plants Live Houseplants, Bromeliad Terrarium Live Indoor Plants Live Plants Indoor House Plants for Air Plant Holder by Plants for Pets
Octopus Air Plant, Caput Medusae Giant Air Plant, Tillandsia Air Plants Live Houseplants, Bromeliad Terrarium Live Indoor Plants Live Plants Indoor House Plants for Air Plant Holder by Plants for Pets
  • LARGEST SIZE AVAILABLE: Our giant caput medusae air plants are huge, mature plants that have been growing for several years and are rarely seen for sale.
$11.95
Buy on Amazon
Sale
It Blooms Rainforest Grown 3 Pack Ionantha Air Plants Assorted Sizes - Live Tillandsia - 1 to 3 inches - 30 Day Guarantee
It Blooms Rainforest Grown 3 Pack Ionantha Air Plants Assorted Sizes - Live Tillandsia - 1 to 3 inches - 30 Day Guarantee
  • (IONANTHA ONLY ASSORTMENT AS PICTURED]: Grown in the tropical rainforest of Puerto Rico, these are excellent plants for terrariums. Air Plants make a unique gift or party favor that your friends will adore. The package may include: Ionantha ionantha, ionantha scaposa, ionantha rubra,ionantha mexico, ionantha fuego
$6.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Air plants are epiphytes, meaning they do not need soil to grow but derive the nutrients they need from the atmosphere.

With high fluorescent lighting and well-ventilated containers, your plants can go on to thrive even in a windowless room.

15. Lady palm (Rhapis excelsa)

A bunch of Lady palms growing in a backyard.
American Plant Exchange Live Lady Palm Tree, Broadleaf Lady Palm Tree, Rhapis Excelsa Plant, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 6' Pot
American Plant Exchange Live Lady Palm Tree, Broadleaf Lady Palm Tree, Rhapis Excelsa Plant, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 6" Pot
  • Lady Palm Tree: The Lady Palm is a hardy palm tree that grows in dense clumps of slender, upright green stems. The plant features fan-shaped, glossy green fronds that each have between five and eight narrow, lance-shaped segments
$28.02
Buy on Amazon
Lady Palm - Live Plant in a 4 Inch Growers Pot - Rhapis Excelsa - Beautiful Clean Air Indoor Outdoor Houseplant
Lady Palm - Live Plant in a 4 Inch Growers Pot - Rhapis Excelsa - Beautiful Clean Air Indoor Outdoor Houseplant
  • The lady palm (Rhapis excelsa) is a small fan palm that can do exceedingly well indoors under the right conditions. It grows from multiple stems, each topped with upright fronds. The fronds are split into fan-like segments, as might be used by ladies in olden times.
$32.97
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

The lady palm plants are beautiful, no doubt. They have got great-looking large-sized palms with dark fronds that brighten up your space.

They are great for rooms without windows.

16. Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae)

A bunch of beautiful vibrant Bromeliads.
California Tropicals Red Bromeliad -4'' from
California Tropicals Red Bromeliad -4'' from
  • Commonly Known as the Sweetheart Hoya or Valentine's Hoya
$15.99
Buy on Amazon
Bromeliad Neoregelia (Medusa) - 4'' from California Tropicals
Bromeliad Neoregelia (Medusa) - 4'' from California Tropicals
  • All of our listings have very representative pictures of what you would receive.
$17.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Artificial lighting alone is enough to satisfy this plant. Plus, they are vibrant plants that make your space look exquisite.

17. Monstera (Monstera Delicosa)

Monstera Delicosa growing in a small white pot on a small table.
American Plant Exchange Live Monstera Deliciosa Plant with Edible Fruits, Split Leaf Philodendron Plant, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 6' Pot
American Plant Exchange Live Monstera Deliciosa Plant with Edible Fruits, Split Leaf Philodendron Plant, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 6" Pot
  • Monstera Deliciosa Plant Pot: Monstera Deliciosa is a beautiful plant with vibrant, waxy, large, dark green leaves. These plants are also referred to as Swiss Cheese Plants because of their naturally occurring leaf holes that resemble Swiss cheese.
$26.76
Buy on Amazon
American Plant Exchange Live Monstera Deliciosa Plant with Edible Fruits, Split Leaf Philodendron Plant, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 10' Pot
American Plant Exchange Live Monstera Deliciosa Plant with Edible Fruits, Split Leaf Philodendron Plant, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 10" Pot
  • Monstera Deliciosa Plant Pot: Monstera Deliciosa is a beautiful plant with vibrant, waxy, large, dark green leaves. These plants are also referred to as Swiss Cheese Plants because of their naturally occurring leaf holes that resemble Swiss cheese
$34.88
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Learn also  Can You Grow Zucchini In A 5 Gallon Bucket?

This plant is a practical climber, so get a trellis handy. As an added advantage, they thrive superbly well under any light condition.

18. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)

Long-leaved Spider Plant in a white pot on a wooden table.

Quite hardy and sturdy. This plant prefers low light and infrequent watering. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and only water when the soil is dry to avoid root rot.

19. Cactus

A small Cactus in a red pot on a table.
Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus-Echinocereus Rigidissimus v Rubrispinus
Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus-Echinocereus Rigidissimus v Rubrispinus
  • Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus
Buy on Amazon
Blue Columnar Cactus, Pilosocereus pachycladus Cacti, Column Cactus, Blue Torch Cactus, Woolly Torch Cactus, in 4 inch Pot
Blue Columnar Cactus, Pilosocereus pachycladus Cacti, Column Cactus, Blue Torch Cactus, Woolly Torch Cactus, in 4 inch Pot
  • [EXPERTLY PACKAGED] We package and wrap each plant individually with the utmost care. We are very accommodating and receptive. Feel free to message for any issues or requests.
$14.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

You might know the cactus plant as a desert-grown one that thrives under bright sunlight. However, several other cultivars do well under low light.

For your windowless rooms, go for variants like the zebra cacti, scarlet ball cacti, and Christmas cacti, to mention just a few.

20. Creeping Fig

Creeping Fig growing in a hanging basket.
Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia Minima', Tiny Oak Leaf Creeping Fig, Oak Leaf Ficus, Terrarium Plant, Minuscule Leaves, 3' (2.6x3.5')
Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia Minima', Tiny Oak Leaf Creeping Fig, Oak Leaf Ficus, Terrarium Plant, Minuscule Leaves, 3" (2.6x3.5")
  • Plants, Shade Plants, Terrarium Plants; Requires Partial Shade - Sun
$16.61
Buy on Amazon
Mini Oakleaf Creeping Fig - Ficus quercifolia -Terrarium/Fairy Garden - 2.5' Pot
Mini Oakleaf Creeping Fig - Ficus quercifolia -Terrarium/Fairy Garden - 2.5" Pot
  • Homegrown by Hirt's Gardens
$7.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

This plant can be managed even by a novice. They require minimal care and attention. Creeping Fig prefers indoor or indirect sunlight, perfect for rooms with no windows.

The creeping fig with the scientific name 'Ficus Pumila' belongs to the Mulberry family. They prefer temperature levels of 65-85F and a pH level of 5.5-6.5.

21. Ficus Lyrata

Ficus Lyrata with thick leaves growin in a basket.
Sale
Ficus Lyrata Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant, House Plants Indoors Live Ficus Tree Live Plant, Fig Trees Live Plants Indoor Plants Live Houseplants Fig Plants Live in Planter Pot in Soil Mix by Plants for Pets
Ficus Lyrata Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant, House Plants Indoors Live Ficus Tree Live Plant, Fig Trees Live Plants Indoor Plants Live Houseplants Fig Plants Live in Planter Pot in Soil Mix by Plants for Pets
  • FIG TREE LIVE FICUS LYRATA: A live tropical tree with broad, violin-shaped foliage. Large green ficus leaves harmonize with any home decor, making this tall fig tree a great choice for kitchen decor, living room plants, outdoor plants, and much more.
$13.75
Buy on Amazon
Costa Farms Live Ficus Lyrata, Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Indoor Tree, 3-Feet Tall, Ships in Grower Pot, Fresh From Our Farm
Costa Farms Live Ficus Lyrata, Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Indoor Tree, 3-Feet Tall, Ships in Grower Pot, Fresh From Our Farm
  • Height at shipping is approximately 34-inches tall, measured from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant. Ships in a 10-inch diameter grower pot.
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

This plant is typically used as an indoor houseplant. With the right conditions in place, they will thrive still under low light conditions.

Ficus Lyrata, with the scientific name 'ficus benjamina,' belongs to the Ficaceae family. They prefer temperature levels of 60-70F and a pH of 5.5-6.5.

A fertilizer rich in nitrogen is better preferred for this plant.

22. Money Tree Plant

Money Tree Plant growing in a wooden pot.
Costa Farms Money Tree Plant, Indoor Live Mini Bonsai, Easy Care Pachira in Modern Decor Planter, Potted in Potting Soil, Great Graduation Gift, Tabletop, Desk, Home Decor, 10-Inches Tall
Costa Farms Money Tree Plant, Indoor Live Mini Bonsai, Easy Care Pachira in Modern Decor Planter, Potted in Potting Soil, Great Graduation Gift, Tabletop, Desk, Home Decor, 10-Inches Tall
  • LIVE INDOOR PLANT: Bring home a beautiful Money Tree for a tropical feel. Pachira houseplants are lush and green, ready to liven up your room decor. Money Tree is gorgeous on any tabletop, shelf, plant stand, or in any living room, office, and bedroom
$24.96
Buy on Amazon
American Plant Exchange Live Money Tree Plant, Good Luck Tree Plant, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 4' Pot
American Plant Exchange Live Money Tree Plant, Good Luck Tree Plant, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 4" Pot
  • Money Tree Plant Pot: Pachira Aquatica, more commonly known as Money Tree, is a beautiful, fast-growing, tropical plant with glossy, hand-shaped, green leaves. The plant features a distinctive, pretty braided trunk.
$24.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Native to East Asia, this bubbling plant with robust green foliage is a fitting addition to a dull space. For best results, have them planted in a potting mix with loamy, well-draining soil.

The Money plant belongs to the Mallows family. They prefer temperature levels of 60-80F and a pH of 6-7 or 7.5.

When it comes to fertilizer application, have water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half its strength before use.

23. Sansevieria

Different types of Sansevierias grow white pots on the floor.
Sale
American Plant Exchange Sansevieria Laurentii, Easy Care Air Purifying Live Houseplant, 6' Pot, 18-21' Tall, Yellow Leaf
American Plant Exchange Sansevieria Laurentii, Easy Care Air Purifying Live Houseplant, 6" Pot, 18-21" Tall, Yellow Leaf
  • Sansevieria are native to Africa and have elegant green and black upright sword-like leaves. They are also called Snake plant & Mother-In-Law's tongue
$24.60
Buy on Amazon
Sale
Live Snake Plant, Sansevieria trifasciata Superba, Fully Rooted Indoor House Plant in Pot, Mother in Law Tongue Sansevieria Plant, Potted Succulent Plant, Houseplant in Potting Soil by Plants for Pets
Live Snake Plant, Sansevieria trifasciata Superba, Fully Rooted Indoor House Plant in Pot, Mother in Law Tongue Sansevieria Plant, Potted Succulent Plant, Houseplant in Potting Soil by Plants for Pets
  • BOWSTRING EVERGREEN: Sansevieria Superba is a drought-tolerant perennial with sharp, dark green leaves year-round. Commonly known as Snake Plant or Devils Tongue Plant, this hardy succulent is composed of strong fibers that have been used to craft bowstrings for generations. As a houseplant, Superba is very easy to care for and delivers a strong statement through its undeniable aesthetic
$13.63
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

The cultivars of this plant that grow best under bright sunlight are very popular that most people forget that other cultivars equally do well in low light. Just have them planted in a free-draining soil mix, and you are good to go.

Sansevieria, with the scientific name; Dracena Trifasciata' belongs to the Asparagus family. They prefer a temperature level of about 55-85F and a pH level of 4-8.5.

For fertilizer application, a reduced all-purpose fertilizer will suffice.

24. Sempervivum

A close-up of red-fuzzy sempervivum.
Sempervivum Red Lion Red Rubin (2 inch)
Sempervivum Red Lion Red Rubin (2 inch)
  • We guarantee plant's safe arrival otherwise we will refund or send you a replacement plant
$6.25
Buy on Amazon
Sempervivum Calcareum 2 inch - Healthy Succulent Sempervivum Live Easy Care Indoor House Plant, Fully Rooted in 2/4/6 inch Sizes
Sempervivum Calcareum 2 inch - Healthy Succulent Sempervivum Live Easy Care Indoor House Plant, Fully Rooted in 2/4/6 inch Sizes
  • Native to Southwest Alps, Sempervivum Calcareum is an incredibly pretty, mat-forming succulent that can reach up to 4-inches wide and 6-inches tall. It has some lovely, pointed, grey-green leaves tipped in burgundy, which changes to purple in Winter.
$10.05
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

These plants have very peculiar shapes that look great against a light green hue. They are sun-loving plants that can adapt still under low light.

Sempervivums belong to the stonecrop family. They will thrive best under a well-draining soil mix with perlite, gravel, sand, etc. The ideal temperature level for this plant is 65-75F, with a perfect pH of 5-6.

For fertilizer application, use a control-release fertilizer.

25. Maidenhair Fern

Maidenhair Fern growing in a wooden fence.
Rooted® Maidenhair Fern - Adiantum aethiopicum | Live, Live Indoor, Easy to Grow, Easy to Care, and Low Maintenance Houseplant, 14 Day Guarantee (4-inch Pot)
Rooted® Maidenhair Fern - Adiantum aethiopicum | Live, Live Indoor, Easy to Grow, Easy to Care, and Low Maintenance Houseplant, 14 Day Guarantee (4-inch Pot)
  • Sunlight: Low to bright indirect light. Direct light will burn its leaves.
$21.99
Buy on Amazon
Maidenhair Fern aka Adiantum Live Plant - Indoor Live Plant Fit 4' Pot
Maidenhair Fern aka Adiantum Live Plant - Indoor Live Plant Fit 4" Pot
  • Instructions are available for every plant. Send us a message if you need one.
$29.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

The Maidenhair is a hardy plant that can adapt to any condition. Once you guarantee an evenly moist soil for their growth, they can go on to thrive without much light making them ideal plants for a windowless room.

Maidenhair, with the scientific name 'adiantum,' belongs to the family tree of Adiantaceae.

They prefer temperature levels of 60-70F and a pH of 6-7. Maidenhair ferns are slow growers and do not necessarily require fertilizer application.

26. Scindapsus Pictus

Scindapsus Pictus growing in a terracotta pot on a white table.
Satin Pothos Scindapsus Pictus Argyraeus - 6'' from California Tropicals
Satin Pothos Scindapsus Pictus Argyraeus - 6'' from California Tropicals
  • All of our listings have very representative pictures of what you would receive.
$21.99
Buy on Amazon
Scindapsus pictus ‘Exotica' 4' Pot - Live Plant -Easy to Care
Scindapsus pictus ‘Exotica' 4" Pot - Live Plant -Easy to Care
  • 4inch pot Scindapsus pictus or Silver vine
$19.00
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

The Scindapsus Pictus is naturally a low-light-loving plant. Also known as silver vines, they are timeless plants that will need just a good potting mix with a humidity level of about 40% to thrive well.

27. Boston Fern

Boston Fern growing in a brown pot on the floor.
Boston Fern, 4 inch, Nephrolepis exaltata
Boston Fern, 4 inch, Nephrolepis exaltata
  • [EXPERTLY PACKAGED] We package and wrap each plant individually with the utmost care. We are very accommodating and receptive. Feel free to message for any issues or requests.
$15.99
Buy on Amazon
Boston Fern 'Compacta' - Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis 'Compacta' | Live, Easy Houseplant (4' Wide Pot)
Boston Fern 'Compacta' - Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis 'Compacta' | Live, Easy Houseplant (4" Wide Pot)
  • According to NASA, this fern is an A-list air purifier. You've probably seen it around the office or out at the mall. It's more tolerant and less picky about environment than most ferns, and can even tolerate a short dry period.
$21.99
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Boston Ferns is great for windows with no rooms as they find the direct sun unfriendly. Plus, you will not have to fuss over them as they require little care.

For best results, plant in loamy and airy soil.

28. Peacock Plant (Calathea Makoyana)

Peacock Plant with beautiful leaves in a pot.
Calathea Makoyana Peacock (4'' Grower Pot) - Air Purifying and Live Healthy Houseplant - Easy to Grow, Easy to Care Indoor Houseplant
Calathea Makoyana Peacock (4'' Grower Pot) - Air Purifying and Live Healthy Houseplant - Easy to Grow, Easy to Care Indoor Houseplant
  • 『𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦』 (1) Beautiful live, easy to grow Calathea makoyana Peacock houseplant. Calathea makoyana Peacock is an exotic plant with beautiful oval leaves in contrasting green and red-purple colors.
Buy on Amazon
Peacock Plant - Live Plant in a 4 Inch Pot - Calathea Makoyana- Beautiful Easy to Grow Air Purifying Indoor Plant
Peacock Plant - Live Plant in a 4 Inch Pot - Calathea Makoyana- Beautiful Easy to Grow Air Purifying Indoor Plant
  • Grown, packaged and shipped exclusively by Wekiva Foliage. The Calathea Makoyana or Peacock Plant as it is more commonly known is a wonderful plant that can be known to grow up to 2ft in height when cared for correctly. Also named Cathedral Windows.
$24.60
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

This plant is highly versatile. You can have them hung or just placed on a desktop. Aside from being tolerant to low light, they offer great visual goodness with their purple hues with light green edges and dark green outlines.

The peacock plant belongs to the Arrowroots family. They thrive best under temperatures that fall within the range of 60 - 75°F and a pH level of 6.5.

For fertilizer application, use a water-soluble one diluted to half its strength.

29. Philodendron

Philodendron growing in a brown pot on the floor.
American Plant Exchange Live Philodendron Brasil Plant, Sweetheart Plant, Heart-Leaf Plant, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 6' Pot
American Plant Exchange Live Philodendron Brasil Plant, Sweetheart Plant, Heart-Leaf Plant, Plant Pot for Home and Garden Decor, 6" Pot
  • Philodendron Brasil Plant Pot: Philodendron Brasil is a beautiful house plant featuring dark green leaves. The leaves have cream and lime-colored neon splotches on them, giving the plant a look akin to that of a fussy magazine-cover plant
$19.91
Buy on Amazon
Heart Leaf Philodendron - Easiest House Plant to Grow - 4' Pot - Live Plant
Heart Leaf Philodendron - Easiest House Plant to Grow - 4" Pot - Live Plant
$17.20
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

The main feature of this plant that will appeal to you is its easy care nature. Philodendrons belong to the Arum family tree. They thrive better when grown under temperatures of 70 - 80°F and a pH level of 5.0 - 6.0 with an average high humidity level.

They prefer indoor lighting and loose, well-drained soil to grow well.

30. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller)

Aloe Vera grows in a white pot on the floor.
Costa Farms Aloe Vera, Live Succulent Plant, Easy Care Indoor Houseplant in Modern Décor Planter, Room Air Purifier, Tabletop, Office, Desk or Home Décor, Birthday Gift, Gardening Gift, 7-Inches Tall
Costa Farms Aloe Vera, Live Succulent Plant, Easy Care Indoor Houseplant in Modern Décor Planter, Room Air Purifier, Tabletop, Office, Desk or Home Décor, Birthday Gift, Gardening Gift, 7-Inches Tall
  • LIVE INDOOR PLANT: Bring home a beautiful Aloe Vera to add a relaxing, calm feel to any space. Aloe houseplants are natural air purifiers that help keep your indoor air fresh and clean. Perfect size tabletop, shelf, living room, office, or bedroom decor
$20.78
Buy on Amazon
Live Aloe Vera Succulent Aloe Barbadensis Aloe in 3.5' Pot
Live Aloe Vera Succulent Aloe Barbadensis Aloe in 3.5" Pot
  • Live Aloe Vera Aloe Barbadensis 8"-12"+ Aloe in 3.5" Pot Great for landscaping. Approximately 6"-8" bottom of pot to top of plant. But can be larger. Perfect for planting indoors or out. Medicinal. Great for gifting!
$14.95
Buy on Amazon

Last update on 2023-05-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Just plant the aloe vera in a well-draining potting mix and an average to the high humidity level of about 80%, and they would go on to thrive even under low light conditions.

Asides from the beauty the plant offers, they also make great natural medicine ingredients.

The Aloe Vera plant belongs to Asphodelaceae. They thrive best in temperatures of 55 - 80°F in a soil pH level of 7 - 8.5.

For fertilizer application, use a liquid houseplant mix.

Which plants will thrive in a windowless bathroom?

This is a pretty tough one, as you have to ensure that the plants can tolerate the awkward combination of high humidity and low light levels.

Plants that fit this bill the closest include the peace lily, aloe vera, Boston ferns, English Ivy, etc.

Final thoughts

Don't get it twisted; sufficient sunlight is a requirement for plants to photosynthesize, bring forth flowers, and thrive.

At the same time, some plants are very sturdy and capable of adapting to unfavorable conditions.

If your room at home is without a window and the only source of lighting that you have are artificial fluorescents, the plants listed up there can help brighten not just your space but your mood also.

Click to rate this post!
[Total: 1 Average: 5]

More Gardening Knowledge

  • Different varieties of Succulents in a glass terrarium.
    30 Best Living Room Plants (With Names and Photos)
  • Boston Fern in a black pot on a floor.
    25 Indoor Plants That Don't Need Light (With Names And Photos)
  • Beautiful red flowers of a Barberton Daisy plant.
    30 Best Bedroom Plants (Air Purifying and Shade Loving)
  • Spider Plant with striped foliage in a small pot on a table.
    25 Small Houseplants And Succulents That Thrive In Low Light

Save or Share:

26 shares
  • Facebook25
  • Twitter
  • Email

Primary Sidebar

Matt is replotting seedlings.

Hi, I'm Matt! I come from a family of farmers. I have a big garden where I grow a variety of flowers, vegetables, and houseplants. Gardening Bank is where I share my knowledge from years of experience and practice.

More about me →

Popular:

  • Plants That Has Spiky Leaves
    Top 13 Species of Plants With Spiky Leaves (+ Their Photos)
  • What Plants Have Red Stems
    What Plants Have Red Stems? (15 Plants With Red Stems)
  • Plants that has Heart Shaped Leaves
    Top 17 Plants with Heart Shaped Leaves (Indoor & Outdoor)
  • must you remove grass before mulching
    Do You Need To Remove Grass Before Mulching?

Recent:

  • A beautiful Prayer Plant growing in a pot on a table.
    25 Indoor Plants That Like Shade (With Pics and Names)
  • A close-up of a pink peony flower on a sunny day.
    30 Perennial And Annual Cut Flowers (Names And Photos)
  • A beautiful colorful hummingbird is flying toward red flowers.
    20 Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
  • A beautiful Casa Blanca Lily in white bloom.
    25 Flowers That Bloom At Night (With Names And Photos)

Categories:

  • Composting
  • Edible Gardens
  • Garden Designs
  • Garden Pests
  • Gardening
  • Gardening FAQs
  • Gardening Tips
  • Gardening Tools
  • Ground Covers
  • Houseplants
  • Lawn alternatives
  • Lawn Care
  • Lawn grasses
  • Ornamental Gardens
  • Plant Diseases
  • Plant Problems
  • Plants & Flowers
  • Soil and Fertilizers
  • Vegetables
  • Weeds

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • About Us

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2022 Gardening Bank.