We rounded up our favorite 19 tall houseplants that are easy to maintain, even in low-light conditions.
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Snake Plant (Dracaena spp.)
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These are one of the mostpopular plants, thanks to their beautiful fenestration.
However, if you want it to grow super tall, it will prefer brighter light.
The plant likes some light, so try not to keep it in the darkest corner of your home.
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Dragon Tree (Dracaena spp.)
Theyre really easy to care for and tolerate low light conditions.
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
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ZZ plants are one of thosehard-to-kill plants.
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If the normally shiny leaves are looking dull, use a damp washcloth to remove any dust.
Indoors, they can grow to around 10 feet.
They grow very slowly, but they do tolerate low light well.
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Simply wrap the vines around the pole for a statement-making houseplant.
These are easy to care for and can even thrive in low-light situations.
And lucky for you, it will be alright in a shaded area.
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Calathea (Calathea spp.)
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Calathea can be a bit finicky, but they sure are beautiful.
They have gorgeous foliage with purple-red undersides.
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The most important thing to pay attention to with calathea is humidity.
Keep it in ahumid room like your bathroomor kitchen or give it a pebble tray.
It will survive in low-light, but to thrive it needs brighter light.
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It really loves humidity so double-check you’ve placed a humidifier near it so it stays happy.
However, the green varieties are just fine in low light.
It loves moisture so keep it in the bathroom or add a pebble tray.
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They grow in dappled forests so its okay with partial shade and lots of humidity.
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera spp.)
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The umbrella tree is a very low-maintenance plant.
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These plants can grow up to 10 feet indoors with the right conditions.
They are climbing plants so they do well with a moss pole.
They will grow in low-light situations, however you may find that they get leggy searching for the light.
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It wont reach heights that tall indoors, but it will still grow tall in the right conditions.
Weeping figs can tolerate low-light situations as long as you dont let the soil dry out.
Dont be nervous if this plant sheds leaves its totally normal.
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Corn Plant.ASPCA
Rubber tree plant.
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Animal Poison Control Center.
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Schefflera Are Toxic To Pets.
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