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15 Low Light Succulents That Can Survive in the Darkest Corners Even
Feb
We all know that succulents are the toughest plants ever. But that’s not the only reason they’re seen indoors.
In fact, the most important factor that makes us love these plants is that they require less maintenance as well as low light requirements.
If you are in search of juicy fruit for your newly designed home or office, here is what you need.
So, let’s get to know a few of the most popular low-light succulents. (Low Light Succulents)
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5 Surprising Facts About Succulents
Do you know why succulent plants are the best houseplants? This is because:
- They require the least amount of care and attention.
- They come from a harsh and dry environment, which makes them tough.
- Thick leaves store water longer and therefore need much less water.
- Succulent is durable, versatile and comes in all sizes and shapes.
- Succulents regrow quickly by cutting leaf cuttings. (Low Light Succulents)
15 Low Light Succulents That You Can Grow Indoors
We have selected the best and most common 15 succulents that can decorate your home or office many times. (Low Light Succulents)
1. Variegated Snake Plant
The snake plant is the most common low-light succulent plant found in homes, offices and buildings. It is also known as mother-in-law’s tongue because it looks like a protruding tongue.
These plants do not have stems but have leaves that grow vertically and can reach an average height of 3 ft. One of the common problems plaguing snake plant is root rot caused by overwatering.
Best Placement: Home, office corners near south facing window (Low Light Succulents)
| Scientific Name | Dracaena trifasciata or Sansevieria trifasciata |
| Sunlight Need | Bright & indirect |
| Water Need | Low |
| Soil pH | 4.5 – 8.5 |
| Humidity Need | Low |
| Repotting Need | No |
2. Cylindrical Snake Plant
It is another snake plant that resembles a tall cucumber. The leaves, which can normally reach 3 feet in height, can be knitted even when young.
A common problem is yellowing or browning of leaves due to over or under watering.
Best placement: Entrance, corridors, balconies, etc. (Low Light Succulents)
| Scientific Name | Sansevieria cylindrica |
| Sunlight Need | Bright & indirect |
| Water Need | Low |
| Soil Type | Acidic; Well-drained cactus mix |
| Humidity Need | Low (40%) |
| Repotting Need | No |
3. Jade Plant
Crassula, also known as the lucky plant, is an excellent indoor plant with thick leaves as small as an inch. Some people confuse this herb with elephant bush, but the two are different.
Crassula tends to grow vertically rather than spooky. Common problems with this plant are mealybugs and root rot.
Best Placement: On desk, window sill, reception desk (Low Light Succulents)
| Scientific Name | Crassula ovata |
| Sunlight Need | Bright indirect sunlight |
| Water Need | Less (let the top 1-2 inches dry) |
| Soil pH | 6.3 pH; Soil mix |
| Humidity Need | Low (>30%) |
| Repotting Need | For young plants, every 2-3 years |
Gardening Tip
If you are new to gardening, it is recommended that you learn some gardening tips before you start working with the soil.
4. Echeverias
Echeverias make the best ornamental plants. There are many species, 10-15 of them are well known. The beauty of these plants lies in their flower-like shape, with each petal arranged like the petals of a flower.
Wilting, wilting and falling are a few of the common problems with these plants that are caused by direct sunlight. (Low Light Succulents)
Best Placement: Desk tops, counters
| Scientific Name | Echeveria |
| Sunlight Need | Bright & indirect |
| Water Need | Low |
| Soil pH | 6.0 pH; Sandy, slightly acidic |
| Humidity Need | Low (40%) |
| Repotting Need | Yes (every 2 years) |
5. Bear’s Paw
Bear claw is named so because of the claw-like shape of its leaves, which have reddish-brown teeth at the ends that resemble the claws of a claw.
The leaves are stocky, oval and hairy, which are sensitive to the touch when young. Excess water and moisture can cause leaves to drop.
Best placement: Next to a south-facing window (Low Light Succulents)
| Scientific Name | Cotyledon tomentosa |
| Sunlight Need | Indirect |
| Water Need | Medium; once a week |
| Soil pH | 6.0; Slightly sandy |
| Humidity Need | No humidity needed |
| Repotting Need | No |
6. Zebra Cactus
Surprise others with a cactus plant with a Zebra lining on it. Zebra cactus is also from the same family as Aloe, just the color difference. Common problems include root rot due to overwatering. (Low Light Succulents)
Best placement: lobby, entrance, tabletop
| Scientific Name | Haworthiopsis fasciata |
| Sunlight Need | No, but it performs well if exposed to indirect sunlight |
| Water Need | Very low (once a month) |
| Soil pH | 6.6 – 7.5 pH; Sandy |
| Humidity Need | No |
| Repotting Need | Lesser (every 3-4 years) |
7. Burro’s Tail
Burro’s tail, also known as donkey’s tail, is one of the most attractive hanging basket plants. The leaves grow together like a bunch of grapes, each leaf has a mint color and slightly curved shape. Common problems include mealybug and wilt. (Low Light Succulents)
Best placement: Hanging baskets; Cactus and succulent mix in a bowl
| Scientific Name | Sedum morganianum |
| Sunlight Need | Bright, Indirect sunlight |
| Water Need | Low (once a month) |
| Soil pH | 6.0 pH; Sandy soil |
| Humidity Need | Medium (50%) |
| Repotting Need | No (only if the plant has grown too bigger) |
8. Gollum Jade
In appearance, this plant looks more like a deer antler in green color. Surprisingly, the leaves of the plants are tubular, curved, and the ends are open. (Low Light Succulents)
The average height and width of this plant are 3ft and 2ft respectively. Common diseases include root rot and mealybugs.
Best Placement: Window sill; home/office corners
| Scientific Name | Schlumbergera (genus) |
| Sunlight Need | Yes |
| Water Need | Less (don’t water unless the top layer dries) |
| Soil pH | 6.0 |
| Humidity Need | Low |
| Repotting Need | Lesser (every 2-3 years) |
Gardening Tip
Always use the latest garden tools to increase your productivity and not harm your plants.
9. Holiday Cacti
Also called the Christmas or Easter cactus, it is known for its multi-layered pinkish flowers growing at the end of each stem, followed by a series of oblong leaves. (Low Light Succulents)
They need shorter days and cooler nights to produce buds. The maximum height it can reach is 10 inches.
Best placement: hanging basket near windows
| Scientific Name | Schlumbergera truncata |
| Sunlight Need | Bright, indirect |
| Water Need | Low |
| Soil pH | 5.5 – 6.2 pH |
| Humidity Need | High |
| Repotting Need | Rare (every 3-4 years or when you see roots growing through the drainage hole) |
10. Flaming Katy
Another low-light succulent with flowers. It can reach a maximum height of 18 inches. Like other succulents, it is prone to root rot due to overwatering or insufficient drainage. (Low Light Succulents)
Best Placement: Table tops, near windows etc.
| Scientific Name | Kalanchoe blossfeldiana |
| Sunlight Need | Bright & indirect |
| Water Need | Less |
| Soil pH | Sandy potting mix |
| Humidity Need | Low |
| Repotting Need | Very less (every 3-4 year) |
11. Wax Plant
It has succulent, attractive waxy leaves and sweet-smelling flowers. A well grown wax plant can reach up to 8 ft. in height. Common problems include fungal diseases that cause wilting. (Low Light Succulents)
Best placement: hanging basket
| Scientific Name | Hoya obovata |
| Sunlight Need | Yes, for blooming |
| Water Need | Low |
| Soil pH | Mix (potting soil + orchid bark mix) |
| Humidity Need | Medium (>50%) |
| Repotting Need | After every 1-2 years (if the plant is drying more quickly) |
12. Rhipsalis
This is another succulent with leaves thinner than pencils and collectively resembling a bush. A well-grown Rhipsalis can reach a maximum height of 6 feet. Common problems include wilting due to root rot.
Best placement: In hanging basket (Low Light Succulents)
| Scientific Name | Rhipsalis baccifera |
| Sunlight Need | Bright & indirect |
| Water Need | Once a week |
| Soil pH | 6.1 – 6.5 pH; Slightly drained & acidic |
| Humidity Need | High (use humidifier in winter) |
| Repotting Need | After 2-3 years |
13. Common Houseleek (also Growing Hens & Chicks)
Like echeverias, common house leeks have thick leaves with reddish-brown tips curled upwards, with a maximum of 8 inches at the ends, arranged like the petals of a flower. Common problems include mealybug and aphid attacks. (Low Light Succulents)
Best placement: Tabletop, countertop etc.
| Scientific Name | Sempervivum tectorum |
| Sunlight Need | Yes |
| Water Need | Very little |
| Soil pH | 6.6 – 7.5 pH; excellent drainage |
| Humidity Need | Yes |
| Repotting Need | No |
14. Elephant Bush
It is one of the toughest creepy succulents that can survive even in extreme conditions. Stems are thick with small, oval leaves growing up to 3-5 feet with a maximum stem length, even growing up to 12 feet in the wild. (Low Light Succulents)
Common problems include discolored or falling leaves due to overwatering and overwatering.
Best placement: Desktops, hanging baskets, etc.
| Scientific Name | Portulacaria afra |
| Sunlight Need | Indirect and partial (South facing window) |
| Water Need | Lesser – once the soil becomes dry |
| Soil pH | 5.6 – 6.5 pH |
| Humidity Need | High (use humidifiers in winter) |
| Repotting Need | Yes, every two years (other than winter) |
15. Peperomia Prostrata
Peperomia prostrata is one of those beautiful succulents that can decorate your interior as if it didn’t exist. Homes, restaurants, shopping malls etc. It can be seen adorned with peperomias. (Low Light Succulents)
Average trunk length is 1-1.5ft. Common problems include wilting, crawling-like protrusions on leaves due to overwatering. (Low Light Succulents)
Best placement: Hanging baskets, Living room/office corners
| Scientific Name | Peperomia Prostrata B.S Williams |
| Sunlight Need | Bright Indirect sunlight |
| Water Need | Less (don’t water until the soils is dry) |
| Soil pH | 6 – 6.5 pH |
| Humidity Need | High |
| Best Placement | Hanging baskets, Living room/office corners |
| Repotting Need | Every 2-3 years |
Benefits of Growing Succulents In Your Home
- Succulents give your interior a pleasant and lively look. That’s why imitations of succulents are equally famous. (Low Light Succulents)
- They clean the air by removing volatile organic compounds from the air.
- Sore throat, dry coughs etc. improve the humidity of your home to improve it.
- Regular exposure to nature, including houseplants, helps increase your concentration.
- According to psychologists, they improve our memory.
- Surprisingly, to some extent, they help increase pain tolerance in patients when placed nearby.
Conclusion
Low-light succulents are beneficial in two ways. On the one hand, they even allow you to put them indoors, and on the other hand, they hardly attract your attention.
The thick leaves hold enough water to go without water for days. In addition, succulents such as cactus provide moisture to the skin with their anti-inflammatory properties.
Features common to all succulents are that they require bright indirect sunlight and much less water.
Which of these succulents do you have in your home or office? How is your experience with them so far? Let us know in the comments section below.