{"id":15334,"date":"2022-04-01T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=15334"},"modified":"2022-04-01T15:01:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T19:01:30","slug":"7-basement-plants-that-need-little-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/7-basement-plants-that-need-little-light\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Basement Plants that Need Little Light"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Living in a basement apartment<\/a> or a place with less natural light doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t own plants to spruce up the space. In fact, there are plenty of plants that can live in the dark without a strong light source, even in cold New York City<\/a>. Plants can also purify the air as well and bring our spirits up, which can be crucial when living in a basement or a place with less light. Here is our list of basement plants that can be grown and cared for under low light conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1.) Snake Plant, Sansevieria<\/em><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Also known as the mother-in-law\u2019s tongue, this plant is a native species that originates from West Africa. It\u2019s recognized by its long green leaves with yellow stripes. It\u2019s also a plant that is known to be almost impossible to kill, as it can withstand dry spells and moderate to low-light. The snake plant only needs moderate watering, so checking every two weeks would be enough for the plant to live. Perfect for a space with less natural light. Dahing Plants<\/a> can deliver this plant locally around New York and New Jersey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2.) Chinese Evergreen, Aglaonema<\/em><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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This \u201cgood luck\u201d plant comes in 22 different varieties and thrive the best in low-light settings. In fact, excessive sunlight is bad for this plant. All it really needs is moist soil or humidity and to avoid cold temperatures for it to thrive. Characterized by its full green and white-striped foliage (differs depending on the variety), keeping this plant healthy will make even a novice indoor gardener look like an expert. However, wear gloves when handling, especially when you have sensitive skin, as the plant juices may cause irritation. Eager plant buyers can find an Aglaonema at the Chelsea Garden Center<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3.) Lucky Bamboo, Dracaena<\/em><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Contrary to its name, this plant isn\u2019t at all related to bamboo, even if it looks like it and grows just as fast. These straight stalk, sculptural plants are originally native to Africa, but a majority of them are now shipped from either Taiwan<\/a> or China, where professionals will twist and braid their stalks into different shapes. This plant is perfect for the office, a bathroom, or anywhere with low light. The roots need to be covered with water and it would be good to change the water every two to four weeks. Or you can also transfer the plant into soil with good drainage and water it often. Lucky Bamboo plants can be found in Chinatown nurseries or almost any wholesale that has a plant section.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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