Discover different species of plants that can be quickly grown indoors. To help you choose the ideal species for your gaff, we’ve put together this list with 32 options of shade or half shade plants that can be grown indoors without any problem. Many people consume most of their time at home, which has sparked interest in new ways to entertain themselves. One is to grow plants indoors.
“Plants can reduce anxiety levels, improve concentration, reduce stress and mental fatigue, reduce respiratory problems and headaches, absorb toxic gases from the environment and help control humidity.”
But, I must clarify that no plant lives in the dark (only plastic ones). To have a plant, indeed, there must be light so that it can carry out its entire photosynthesis process. Each species must be treated differently. Some need direct sunlight, others only light in the environment, and others only need sunlight for a few hours a day. When choosing, you should take into account the luminosity of the place you want to place it, as each plant needs a different luminosity, explains Teresa Carrera, biologist and landscape designer at SKR Incorporadora e Construtora:
“Full sun plants need sun all day to grow. They are usually plants with flowers, colorful foliage, and fruit.
Although they can stay indoors, half-shade plants should contact the sun for a few hours of the day, preferably in the early morning hours and for a short time.
Shade plants need diffused light, they do not support direct sunlight, but they need light to carry out photosynthesis.”
To help you choose the ideal species for your gaff, we’ve put together this list with 32 plant options. They are a shade or half shade plants, and most importantly, they can be grown indoors without any problem. If you live in residence or don’t have a garden for it, this is your moment!
1- Aglaonema
First is Aglaonema. This is a kind of plant that can be colored and is easy to care for. This plant should be in the shade, however, with plenty of natural light. There are several colored types, such as Aglaonema Lawan, Aglaonema Rosa, and Aglaonema Café-de-salon. Beware of animals and children. It can be toxic.
2- Anthurium
Anthurium is a half-shade plant and is perfect for adding color to your decor. In addition, this colorful plant is easy to care for and can be in direct sunlight for a few hours. Perfect for indoors.
3- Asplenium
Asplênio is from the Samambaia family, and he adapts at home. It is a shade plant. However, it must have access to indirect light to develop.
4- Maidenhair
The Avianca reminds us of a small fern. The plant is shady and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Likes humidity and indirect light. Some people even believe that it can absorb negative energy from the environment.
5- Lucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo is a shade plant. Known for its power to bring good energy and plenty, Bambu da Sorte likes moist soil and bright places.
6- Begonia Maculata
The half-shade plant is incredibly exotic and beautiful. Begonia Maculata has these leaves with white spots, and its back is colored. He likes compost, and once a year, he can present incredible white flowers. Its leaves are toxic and should not be eaten.
7- Bromeliad
Bromeliad is recommended for those with a pet at home, as it is not a toxic plant. It survives well in both full sun and half shade, so you can have it at home!
8- Cacti
Cactus are easy to care for and survive many days without water. Cacti adapt well to the location, but it should be well lit.
9- Chlorophyte
Known for its environmental cleansing power, the plant cleans carbon dioxide from the air. It’s a half-shade plant, so leave it in a well-lit place. It is not a toxic plant.
10- Pearl necklace
Another plant that looks amazing hanging. The Pearl Necklace is a half-shade plant of the succulents family.
11- Curly hive
Columéia Crespo, also known as Columéia Twister, is a shade plant that does not support direct sun. Perfect for indoors, and it’s incredible when you grow up.
12- With me-nobody-can
Just by the style you can already imagine what this plant is dangerous, on the other hand, it is beautiful! Nobody-Can-Me is a toxic, half-shade plant. It must be kept away from children and animals.
13- Adam’s rib
The delicious Monstera has been in great demand in decor lately. Known as Adam’s Rib, it is a shade plant and incredibly beautiful, although its leaves are also poisonous and are not suitable for homes with pets or children.
14- Croton
Croton is a half-shade plant. Super charming and colorful, ideal to have it next to the window with indirect light.
15- Cyclamen
With its colorful flowers, Cyclamen is very luminous and is a half-shade plant. Leaving it near a window will certainly help it grow and flourish.
16- Cash-in-a-lot
Famous for those who want a lot of fortune at home, the money-in-the-bunch (Callisia repens) is a delicate and half-shade plant. As it grows, it allows it to create a green cascade in its branches.
17- Dracena Pau-d’água
Different and resistant plant. It can be planted in full sun, as well as in half shade and full shade. It fits anywhere. It can be grown in air-conditioned environments, although the place must have natural light.
18- Sword-of-Saint-Jorge
The Sword-of-Saint-Jorge is very easy to raise and very resistant. However, the plant is toxic and should not be ingested. It does well in semi-shade and direct light. According to a study done by NASA in 1989, the Espada de São Jorge helps to purify the air in the house, removing polluting gases from the environment.
19- Boa
The unique composition of the decoration. The Boa is a half-shade climbing plant, but it can grow upwards when it has some support. It loves indirect light and can reach up to two meters, making an incredible pendant with its leaves. NASA also recommends using the plant indoors as it purifies the air.
20- Jewel of the Amazon
Indicated for the house’s interior, the Amazon Jewel (Alocasia amazonica) should be left in the shade, in a place with plenty of natural light so that it will grow effortlessly.
21- Lambari
The Lambari plant is very fond of water and must be watered almost every day. It should be grown in half shade or full shade.
22- Lily of the Peace
In enhancement to being a beautiful plant that purifies the air in your home, the Peace Lily can be toxic to animals. So, please don’t leave it near the pets. Lily is a half-shade plant.
23- Marantas / Calathea
With different types, Maranta’s are shade plants and like the indirect sun. There are several types of species, such as Maranta tricolor or Calathea trio star, Maranta-peacock or Calathea makoyana, Calathea Orbifolia, Maranta-riscada or Calathea-ornata sanderiana, among others. As they are non-toxic, they can live together with your pet.
24- Orchid
The Orchid is gorgeous and delicate. This flower is half-shade and likes a ventilated space. They are excellent for decoration and do not harm pets.
25- Padova
Big, beautiful, and bright, Pacová is very fond of bright environments and gives an incredible charm to the environment. The Pacová plant is in half shade. It can certainly be created in houses or apartments.
26- Palm tree
Some palm species can be grown indoors, such as Camedorea-elegant, Areca Palm (gypsies lutescens), and Fan Palm. They are easy to care for and can have indirect light.
27- Peperomia
Peperômia leaves are beautiful and vary: green, colored, or striped, just like a watermelon. Peperômias are in half shade and are easy to care for. They are also suitable for houses with animals, so they are not toxic.
28- Fern
Ferns have been disputed in the decoration since the time of our grandmothers. It is a plant that should be kept in the shade and should always be watered. It will look fantastic in your home, no doubt!
29- Singonio
The Sinfonia plant is very resistant and easy to care for. Even though it is a plant in full sun and half shade, it adapts very well indoors and can be grown both on land and in water.
30- Succulents
Succulents are easy to care for and love indirect light, so they get used to it easily indoors. There are different types of succulents you can have at home, for example, Stone Rose (Echeveria elegans), Jade Plant (Crassula ovata), Broken Heart (Corpuscularia lehmannii), Donkey’s Tail (Sedum morganianum), Crassula perforata, among others.
31- Violets
Colorful and beautiful, Violets brighten the environment. They can never be in direct sunlight, so they are perfect for staying inside your home. Violets are non-toxic so that they can stay at home with pets.
32- Zamioculca
Perfect plant to have indoors! Zamioculca is bulky, beautiful, and easy to care for, as it only needs moderate watering. It is very resistant, even in air-conditioned places. The plant is shady or shaded so that it can be grown at home with ease.
Important Tips!
With so many choices and so many advantages, you can now choose one for your home. The experts give some tips on how to take care of them:
Plants are living beings and show when something isn’t right. In addition to watering, which cannot be too little or too much, they need light cleaning dry and damaged leaves. However, be careful with excess wind, as it can be worse than the extra sun”, says biologist Teresa Carrera.
“Whenever watering, focus on the earth and let it drain without the dish to prevent water from accumulating on the plate. If you leave water in the dish, the plant will keep drinking water constantly. It is also water at the right time, between 8 am and 9 am and between 17h and 18h.”
