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Create your dream garden in the darkest of places.

You’ve used every windowsill in your home to stage your indoor herb garden and bought the best indoor plants to fill the sunnier spots in your home, but what about those areas that just don’t get direct sunlight? Plants need tons of light to grow, right? Well, not always. There’s still hope for those darker corners thanks to these low-light indoor plants that thrive in those conditions.

When it comes to choosing your indoor plant for low light, you’ll need to consider a few things. First, determine how much time and energy you want to put into a plant. Some plants, like the dracaena green jewel, though impressive, require some regular maintenance and dusting to keep the plant shiny. Others like succulents and snake plants sit quietly in the corner and only require a touch of water every couple of weeks.

Then, determine the size of your plant. Is this going on a desk or windowsill, so it needs to be small, or is this a centerpiece on a coffee table or the focal point of an entryway so it can grow a few feet tall?

Last, you’ll want to determine how much light you really have. All of the plants on our list can survive under low-light conditions, but some options, like the peace lily, offer a showstopping flower called the white calla lily if given slightly lighter conditions. If you have the ability to give your plant some medium or indirect light at points, it may be worth considering an option that can tolerate both light and dark exposure. Here, our favorite indoor plants that add life to your space in the darkest of corners.

With leaves that snake upward in green, gray, silver, and gold hues, this stunning plant will add life to your home, patio, or office space. Though you can place this plant near a sunny window for indirect light, it does tolerate low light and requires very little maintenance overall.

Succulents are well known for thriving in low light conditions and this pack of three is a great option for adding some greenery in multiple spots in a home. Each trio includes a cactus plant and a variety of other succulent plants that require very little light and water to brighten up the darkest of places.

This plant comes with a nifty hook attached to the pot so you can hang it just about anywhere. They do require quite a bit of misting and watering, but they love indoor lighting. Plus, a fern can grow quite lush and create a vibrant, lively look in your indoor space.

Perfect for beginners, this plant is incredibly easy to maintain. Not only does it grow in almost any light condition, but it’s also drought-tolerant if you’re looking for something low-maintenance. We especially love the plant’s bright pink and red edges that add an extra pop of color to indoor spaces.

Growing up to eight feet tall, this palm tree is adaptable to low light conditions and brings a ton of greenery and life to your home. The plant grows dense, lush foliage and is perfect for the corner of your office, bedroom, or living room.

This pet-friendly indoor plant is perfect for those looking to add a little green to your indoor spaces. It thrives in bright indirect to low light and only requires water every one to two weeks for easy care, anywhere in the house. Bonus: You may even see a small white flower bloom once a year.

Lula’s Garden brings three of our favorite succulent plants perfectly packaged in an adorable gift box for a great price. Each succulent box is unique, fits perfectly on a windowsill or desk, and requires very little light and water to keep the plant thriving.

Legend says this plant brings prosperity and good luck to the owners, so this is a great pick or gift for new homeowners looking to spread positive energy in their space. It’s perfect for a lightly shaded space that gets a touch of light every so often but doesn’t get direct light that could harm the plant.

Air plants thrive on just about anything, including very low light conditions and very little water. They’re also fantastic for someone who wants to DIY their space, allowing for you to move them from a terrarium to a hanger to a table pot in seconds because they don’t need to be planted in any kind of soil.

Similar to the snake plant, this version has twisting arms that appear to be almost braided. It’s perfect for an indoor or outdoor space and can survive in very bright light to almost dark corners of the house with just a little water once or twice a month.

The large, leathery leaves make this a stunning focal point of any room. It requires some indirect light to flourish but does quite well inside once it has adapted to the environment. It can grow up to 10 inches wide and is perfect for a tabletop or corner of an office for some color and life.

Perfect for bright indirect to low light conditions, the philodendron green is the most popular plant The Sill sells. The heart-shaped leaves grow in a gorgeous green quicker than many other plants, and it is ideal for darker areas and winter months to bring a little life to a room.

Winding ivy in shades of green, blue, and cream makes for a dreamy plant to keep indoors. It’s a no-fuss plant, growing beautiful in low to bright indirect light and requiring just a misting of water every few days.

Low to moderate light and some water when soil is dry is all this beautiful plant needs to stay alive. We love that it’s not aggressively large, but adds a little extra something to a room that some of the smaller plants don’t.

Though bright indirect light is typically recommended, the dumb cane can definitely tolerate lower light conditions and once-a-week watering. The medium-sized green leaves have creamy yellow centers that add flair to your indoor space.

Tolerating weekly watering and lower light conditions, this plant has feathery fronds at the top that feel like a tropical vacation. Plus, it has multiple stems so it feels extra lush without a ton of extra work.

Glossy, heart-shaped leaves make this marble-toned plant an extra beautiful pick for your tabletop. It can tolerate shady spots but also enjoys some indirect sunlight and a touch of water when the soil feels dry.

You may think this petite plant is fake because the leaves appear glossy and rubber-like. But all it needs is a touch of light and water to thrive and it is very much alive. As a bonus, this plant grows in multiple “pups” that you can remove and replant to continue to grow your plant family.

The unique pattern and beautiful whale fin shape make this plant extra unique. But don’t think just one leaf will be too small—this plant makes a major statement as a standalone houseplant. Plus, it doesn’t need much water or sunlight to bring life into your room.

Easy to care for and adaptable to almost any spot in the home, this picturesque plant has long spider-like leaves that drape down in shades of green, yellow, and cream. It’ll make a statement on any tabletop, mantel, or hanging in a shaded patio.

Emerald green leaves are the star of this jewel-like plant. It can tolerate a range of lighting and is happy in almost any type of environment. Be sure to dust the leaves to keep them shiny, brilliant, and pest-free.

Dramatic umbrella-shaped leaves and a fantastic braided trunk make this plant look more time-consuming than it actually is. It’s fuss-free and brings energy into your reading nook or small space that gets indirect light.

A bright, small magenta flower in the center makes this a stand-out pick for a low-maintenance air plant. The colorful flower is great for beginners, requires very little light and water, and can be planted just about anywhere in your home.

Featuring a thick, woody trunk and dark green leaves that fade toward the center, this tree will be the centerpiece of your home. It can handle low light levels but also enjoys some bright indirect light if possible.

There’s something about the leaves of this plant that feels almost like a piece of art. Each leaf fades to the center with green, yellow, and pink stripes throughout that add great texture. It grows best in indirect sunlight but can tolerate lighter conditions.

You’ll feel extra lucky if your plant sprouts white calla lily flowers from the center. Otherwise, the broad, dark green leaves are shiny and stand out in any indoor space. The more light the plant gets, the more likely you are to get flowers to bloom, but the plant can survive beautifully in lower light levels.

The cutout leaves and deep green color of this plant add a ton of character to your indoor space. It grows faster in lighter conditions, but this plant can thrive and look lush even in dimly lit areas.

Make a statement with these shiny, dark, and resilient leaves. This plant requires no natural light, grows at a slow pace so it won’t overwhelm your space, and is known to be basically everlasting so you can keep it for years to come.

Hues of green, red, and yellow make this plant extra interesting and give it its “peacock” name. Because it comes from the rainforest, it thrives in shaded, lower light to bright indirect light throughout the day.

The texture of these leaves makes for an extra interesting visual to add to your home. The tropical plant adds a vibrant green pop to inside spaces, thrives in indirect and low light conditions, and it only needs to be watered every week or two.