Choose Versatile Indirect Light Plants, Perfect for Any Space

Transform your interior with medium-light plants and add fresh greenery to your home or office! Lively Root offers a collection of indoor houseplants, suitable for medium lighting conditions. From succulents and ferns to various other exotic tropicals, you can choose the perfect one to suit your space and preferences.

Indirect sunlight plants are ideal for a variety of placements, depending on their growth habit and size. They can usually tolerate both bright and lower lighting conditions for short periods, making them versatile and more easily adaptable.

But what is indirect light for plants?

What Does Indirect Light Mean for Plants?

Indirect sunlight for plants is considered a medium level of light, sufficient for the plant to photosynthesize efficiently, without being too strong or too weak.

Plants that like indirect sunlight are ideal for east- and north-facing rooms and windows, as these offer gentle morning sunlight or consistent ambient light throughout the day. While most indirect-light houseplants can tolerate brighter lighting for short periods, ideally, they should be protected from harsh rays to prevent sunburn. On the other hand, indirect light plants can handle low-light environments better than varieties that require full sun to bloom or maintain their variegation.

Indirect light for plants can also be achieved with sheer curtains in brightly lit spaces that receive direct sunlight for most of the time. 

Explore Our Collection of Indirect Sunlight Plants 

Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)

• Distinct features: The Money Tree Plants are much-loved, indirect light indoor plants, popular for bringing good luck in the home. They feature oval-shaped, vibrant leaves and often, braided trunks, believed to be associated with wealth and good fortune.
• Level of care: Easy 
• Toxicity: Safe for pets

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

• Distinct features: The ZZ Plant is one of the most resilient indirect sunlight plants. It features shiny green leaves growing on multiple stems. Its compact growing habit makes it ideal for small spaces.
• Level of care: Relatively easy 
• Toxicity: Toxic to pets

Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

• Distinct features: The Cast Iron Plant boasts deep-green, glossy foliage and thrives in low to medium light. It tolerates various growing conditions and is very low-maintenance.
• Level of care: Easy 
• Toxicity: Pet-friendly

Staghorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum)

• Distinct features: Meet the lush Staghorn Fern with its unique and vibrant fronds that resemble a stag’s horns, hence the name. These popular ferns are plants that like indirect light and medium humidity. 
• Level of care: Relatively easy 
• Toxicity: Pet-friendly

Indirect Light Plants: Care & Growing Guide

Indirect light houseplants are often easy to care for, as they can adapt to varied lighting conditions, from low to bright filtered sunlight. This usually affects their watering schedule, making it more predictable because the soil doesn’t dry out too slowly or too fast.

Check out our helpful care tips for plants that thrive in indirect light:

• Light: Protect your indirect sunlight plants from full sun exposure in the hot months of the year. Use sheer curtains in south- and west-facing spaces to prevent brown leaf tips. Rotate large varieties regularly to ensure they get light more evenly.
• Watering: Water your indirect sunlight plants when the topsoil feels dry or when you notice clear signs that the plant is thirsty. Don’t overwater plants that prefer consistently moist but not soggy soil.
• Temperature and humidity: Most house plants grow in stable, warm temperatures. Although some varieties prefer higher humidity, the majority grow best in environments with medium moisture levels in the air.
• Soil, repotting, and feeding: Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil and feed during the growing season. Repot your plant when it outgrows its container (every 1-3 years, depending on the variety).
• Common issues: Indirect sunlight plants may suffer from accidental overexposure to light that can result in sunburn. Prune any damaged foliage promptly to promote new growth. Other problems include overwatering, pests, and diseases.

Shop Medium Light Plants From Lively Root Today

Elevate your interior or outdoor area with the best plants for indirect sunlight from Lively Root! Select from our carefully curated collection of easy-care plants that like indirect sunlight to transform your space or make the perfect gift for loved ones or friends! 

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