About Will Creed Expertise I have professional knowledge of all indoor plants and can answer questions
regarding light, water, fertilizer, repotting, and humidity and temperature
requirements. I can identify plant pests and provide information on safe,
effective treatment. Answers are based on 26 years of professional, hands-on
experience and scientific research and are clear and easy to understand.
Experience I have over 25 years of professional indoor landscaping experience caring for plants in homes, offices, building lobbies, stores, restaurants, and other adverse environments. I have written extensively on the care of indoor plants. My specialties include Ficus trees, low light plants, repotting, pest control, and re-blooming holiday plants. I am writing a book on indoor plant care.
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Question I have the opposite of a green thumb, which is why I've been resorting to using fake plants. Can you please tell me which plants to use in my dining room/living room that gets very little light? We don't use that room often either, so it doesn't even get much artificial light. I've noticed that most low-light plants are spiky looking, such as the spider plant or mother-in-law's-tongue plant (I hope I said that right). But I was wondering if there are any really full, lush-looking plants I could use. Thanks so much. Laura
Answer Hi Laura,
Inadequate light can turn even the greenest thumb black!
All plants need some light to survive. The lowest light plants must have the equivalent of very bright natural reading light all day long in order to survive. If you don't have that much light, then artificial plants are your only option.
The best low-light plants are Dracaena 'Janet Craig,' Chinese evergreen, and Pothos. They are all more lush-looking than a spider plant or a snake plant. However, if they don't get as much light as I described above, then even they will not survive.
Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.
Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC
You can E-mail me directly at: wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com
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