Office, hallway, dim living room
Chinese Evergreen
Light requirement
Tolerates north-facing rooms and spots well away from windows.
Low Light Hero
Patterned leaves in silver, green and pink that brighten dim corners. One of the few plants that genuinely thrives in low light.
Plant profile
Light
Low light
Water
Water sparingly
Humidity
Average
Growth habit
Bushy
Mature size
Small (< 40 cm)
Pet safe
Toxic to pets
Care level
Easy
Let the soil dry down by half or more before watering. In low light it dries very slowly — err on the side of less.
Bushy and compact — fills out well on a windowsill or shelf.
Keep away from cats and dogs. Use the pet-safe filter to find safer alternatives.
One of the more forgiving indoor plants — tolerates irregular care well.
Scale 1 = lowest · 5 = highest
Beginner forgiveness
Neglect tolerance
Drama queen score