I have two corners I would like to hang plants. One is about 12' from a south-west face window and the other is about 10' from a south-west face window. Any recommendations?

I'm talking ZZ and snake plant low light tolerant. I've a space in my bedroom where I hung two hooks, it gets light as I have two windows but never direct sunshine and on cloudy days (common, London UK) it can be dull in the room. So far the plants I've tried there have for the most part not tolerated it (the Pothos were fine but weren't growing which I wanted them to) so I'm looking for really hardy plants but ones that'll look ok in hangers! Otherwise I'll fake it!

Hi all!

I'm new to house plants and am looking to brighten up my home office with a few plants, but my research has left me pretty confused. Does anyone have any suggestions for a type of plant (or types!) that meet the following criteria?

• A creeping or hanging plant - I really like the idea of a long hanging plant for my bookshelf, but would be open to other suggestions as well

• Plant would need to be okay with limited light - it will be directly next to a window, but looks out into a walled courtyard that doesn't get a ton of direct sunlight (Bay Area CA if it helps)

• Plant has to be cat safe - I've got two relatively young cats that love to take inquisitive bites out of everything they come across

• Good to have (but not critical): Ideally, a relatively hardy plant that can go at least a week in between watering and can bounce back from the mistakes that a relative newcomer will surely make.

I'm hoping there is something out there that fits these criteria - but my google has failed me thus far. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide!

I have a shelf that I'd like to put a trailing (hanging type) of plant on top of. It's about 10 ft indoors away from a couple of big west facing windows.

So far, I'm thinking pothos, or maybe english ivy. Anything else I should consider?

It seems on this sub, every time someone requests a plant for a low light situation, usually pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is the first thing that gets recommended.

Now, I'm not saying I dislike pothos. It's a beautiful plant. I have five of them. But, there are several other plant species that do well in low light. Also, not everyone has the space for a four foot long vine.

To clarify what I (and most horticulturalists) mean by low light: Low light is NOT no light. A closet is not a low light situation. Neither is a room with no windows. Low light plants do need light. Basically, if you turn off all of the lights in a room, and you can hold out your hand and see all five fingers in a shadow, you can place a low light plant there.

Next, this list will also not include plants that only tolerate low light. Sansevierias, ZZ plants (Zamioculas zamiifolia), and Dracaenas don't die in low light, but they don't grow either.

Note: Water requirements and growth rates are assuming bright, indirect light (in a windowsill, can see the sky through it). Most plants will require less water and will grow more slowly in lower light levels.

Aglaonema cvv. (Aglaonema 'Maria' shown in picture)

• Common name: Chinese Evergreen

• Water: Let dry in between waterings

• Growth: Medium slow

• Habit: Upright- bushy

Ardisia elliptica

• Common name: Shoebutton tree

• Water: Keep moist

• Growth: Medium fast

• Habit: Small tree or shrub

• Note: This plant is invasive in Florida and Hawaii. If you live in Florida or Hawaii, and wish to grow it, please keep it indoors.

Syngonium podophyllum cvv. (S. podophyllum 'White Butterfly' shown)

• Common name: Arrowhead vine, African evergreen, American evergreen

• Water: Let dry in between waterings.

• Growth: Medium fast

• Habit: Sprawling- mounding

Saxifraga stoloinifera

• Common name: Strawberry begonia

• Water: Keep moist

• Growth: Medium slow

• Habit: Sprawling

*Note: This plant self- propagates similar to the spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum). If kept near other plants, it may invade their pots.

Aspidistra elatior

• Common name: Cast- iron plant

• Water: Let dry completely in between waterings.

• Growth: Slow

• Habit: Upright- bushy

Chlorophytum 'Fire Flash'

• Common name: No common name

• Water: Keep moist

• Growth: Medium slow

• Habit: Low- growing

• Note: This plant self- seeds, and seeds germinate readily. To prevent self- seeding, either prune off flowers or prune off fruits before they ripen. To prevent invasiveness in other pots, keep this plant away from other plants.

That's my list! Any questions? Plants I missed?

My apartment doesn’t have east/west facing windows or have window space for plants. In the past I’ve bought plants that say they’re good in low light but always die on me.

What are some low light loving plants that I won’t slowly murder?

Hi everyone, I am moving to a new apartment. In my old apartment, we did not get much light and my cats would eat anything that I put on the windowsill. Lo and behold, everything I tried to grow inside died.

I am excited that I will be moving to a new apartment with plenty of natural light. I want to set up hanging plants in front of the windows so I can grow plants without cat interference. Love them, but they are wired to destroy.

First, I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for any hardware or beginner kits for hanging plants. Maybe it's as simple as "just buy a ceiling hook; don't overthink it."

Second, what are your recommendations for good beginner hanging plants? Having had little luck in the past, I'd like to set myself up for success this time.

Thank you for your help!

I’d like to hang a plant in the corner of my toddler sons room. There are black out curtains on the window. And even when they’re open, the particular corner where I will hang it won’t get any sunlight. Any suggestions?

I moved into a new place which has TERRIBLE light. My room has basically very very little natural light from a small south facing window, but I'd like a plant or two to make it less sad.

Any suggestions for interesting plants that vould survive a mostly florescent room?

Fiancee wants some inside only plants. What are some easy to maintain suggestions? Didn't see an FAQ or wiki in the sidebar.

I have very severe depression(bipolar type 2) and c-ptsd, and taking care of plants + my dog help me stay motivated to move around and get out of bed. I have about 40+(?) plants but would like some low-light level plants to spread them through my entire dorm room. Any suggestions? I love hanging plants, and kinda looking for a collection of smaller plants. I like getting plants when they're babies and growing them huge lol

I want to put a hanging plant and a standing plant in this space. I love pothos dearly and will probably just get a couple of those (I have like 10 of them lol) because I know they can handle this spot. But I’m a little bored of them and might like to try something else. Any suggestions for this spot? The frosted window faces SE, I’m in the Midwest.

Trying to find a nice plant to fill the gap with, any ideas? Morning light on the picture, through the day might even get some sun, but that’s rear. Closest window is S/SW facing. Thank you in advance

I’m looking for two low light plants that will look good in a beautiful double yellow macrame that my mom made for my kids room. I’ve wanted to add a couple plant to their room for awhile. Their room has a north facing window and black out curtains that are closed for a few hours each day during nap time. I have a lot of pothos in my house and know that’s an easy option, but I’m trying to diversify my plant collection 😊

We recently moved in to a new house in Northern Colorado. Our front porch is covered and faces north so it gets almost no sunlight. Our kitchen window is right here and faces the street so we'd like to hang a plant on the porch there to give us at least some sort of semblance of privacy while we're at the kitchen sink. I've seen suggestions online for spider plant or English ivy, but I'm not sure if either of these fit all our needs and want to make sure before I spend the money.

So to recap, We're looking for an outdoor hanging plant that needs little to no sunlight, that will also not get completely decimated by the winters out here.

Thanks for your help!

I love plants but have issues taking care of succulents (still trying to determine why) and have kept a pothos alive for over a year now!! I’ve kept a snake plant alive for the last 3 months and so proud my depression isn’t killing it. Any other hardy plants I could put on a hanger so I can bring plants into my room? It’s medium amount of light!