How to choose an indoor plant
The right plant comes down to three questions: how much light reaches the spot where you’ll put it, which room it will live in, and how much time you have to care for it. Start with light, because it’s the only thing you can’t change: plants that love lots of light grow well near a bright window, while spots far from windows need adaptable species. For these spaces, we’ve gathered indoor plants for low light.
Then consider the room. In the bathroom and kitchen, humidity and heat change throughout the day; in the bedroom, it’s best to choose compact plants that are easy to care for. If you don’t have much time, look for hardy plants that can tolerate the occasional missed watering.
If you enjoy caring for a plant over time, a bonsai is a small project that grows with you. If you’d rather enjoy greenery without watering or light, choose preserved greenery: natural mosses and lichens that stay beautiful over time.
The quiz above combines your answers and suggests three available products suited to your space and the time you have.
Frequently asked questions
Which houseplants do well in low light?
Some plants adapt to corners far from windows, such as the snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata) and the ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). No plant can live in the dark: even the most adaptable ones need some natural light.
Which plant should I choose if I have little time?
Choose hardy plants that can handle the occasional forgotten watering. In the quiz, answer "Very little, I often forget": we'll suggest only suitable plants. If you don't want to water at all, consider preserved greenery.
What’s the difference between a live plant and preserved greenery?
Live plants grow and need to be cared for with water and light. Preserved greenery is made from natural mosses and lichens treated to stay beautiful over time: it doesn’t need watering or light.
Does the quiz suggest only products that are available?
Yes. We’ll suggest three available products, with photos, prices, and why we recommend them, and you can add them to your cart directly from the results.