You don't want to miss out on your beloved houseplants even in winter? These 6 species hardly need any light.
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And the dark season is just around the corner - the months from November to February bring short days, gray skies and hardly any sunlight. Right now we are longing for a little green in our four walls to counteract the dreariness.
But how is that supposed to work when there is barely enough light even during the day? The good news: There are actually houseplants that can cope well with the dark winter months!
We introduce you to true survivors who can get by with little sunlight and transform your home into a green oasis of well-being, even in the grayest of weeks. This is guaranteed to bring a touch of freshness and a good mood into your rooms!
How much light do houseplants need?
Just as tropical plants such as bananas or strelitzias thrive in sunny, south-facing windows, there are also many houseplants that cannot tolerate direct sun and are better off in a north-facing window.
For many plants, the light intensity is already too low at a distance of two meters from the window - even though it may seem bright to us. Houseplants need light to grow and no plant will survive in a windowless bathroom in the long term.
You can tell relatively quickly whether a plant is too dark. The leaves of yoursPlants often appear paleand turn yellowish before finally falling off. Many houseplants also react with long, thin shoots that ultimately snap because they don't have enough strength.
These 6 houseplants only need a little light
1. Bogenhanf
Bow hemp (also called Sansevieria) is virtually indestructible. Whether winter or summer: it can stand in the darkest rooms and corners and yet it continues to grow happily.
Our care tip:The arched hemp is a real survivor - even if you forget to water it over a longer period of time, it won't hold it against you. What he doesn't like, however, is too MUCH water, because then he rots. This means: Always let the soil dry thoroughly before you reach for the watering can again.
Only when the soil feels dry, even if you stick your finger a few centimeters into the soil, is it time to water again. Using a moisture meter (available here on Amazon*) you play it safe.
2. Calathea
Calatheas (also called basket marant) love the shade. Although they shouldn't be in a completely dark hallway, they still thrive in darker rooms even at a distance of two or three meters from the window. They therefore survive the dark winter without any problems.
Our care tip:Calatheas are tropical plants that prefer high humidity. You should definitely comply with this wish and your plant as best as possibleSpray daily with soft water. If the edges of the leaves turn brown, the air is too dry. It's best to keep the soil slightly moist at all times.
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3. Monstera
Monsteras (also called window leaves) are now one of the classics in every green apartment. Under favorable conditions they grow quickly and can reach an impressive size. This houseplant also thrives in dark locations that are further away from the window.
Our care tip:Water your Monstera as soon as the top layer of soil has dried. This can take longer, especially if it is darker. As a tropical plant, the Monstera likes high humidity. It grows particularly well if you spray it with soft water every now and then.
4. Cob thread
Plants are always green? Wrong, because the cob thread (also called Aglaonema) has colorful leaves. Depending on the species, the leaves are green, pink, red or pink marbled. Who would want to do without such an extraordinary plant in their home? The best thing about the bulb filament: this houseplant does well even with little light.
Our care tip:Be careful when watering. That means regularly, but evenly. Only water again when the top layer of soil has dried slightly. The piston thread can also be sprayed with soft water every now and then.
5. Begonia
Begonias come in many different varieties - flowering or with beautiful foliage. Types of begonias that do not bloom are among the houseplants that can survive with less light because they do not like direct sunlight. Even at a distance of about one meter from the window, they are still happy and reward you with beautiful leaves.
Our care tip:Always keep the soil of your begonia slightly moist, but allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly before watering again. Since begonias like high humidity, it doesn't hurt to spray your plant regularly with soft water.
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6. Bergpalme
You long for large plants that...bring into your apartment? Then mountain palms are just right. Their sprawling palm fronds not only look beautiful, but the houseplants also make do with relatively little light.
Our care tip:Keep the soil moist, but allow the top layer of soil to dry before the next watering. If the tips of the palm fronds turn brown in winter, it helps to clean them regularlylime-free waterto spray.
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