10 Shade Loving Plants You Must Grow at Home

Shade-loving plants are adapted to grow in environments where sunlight is limited.

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Shade-loving plants thrive in indirect light or in bright light.

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Tips to care

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1. Soil These plants prefer soil that is well-drained and rich in organic matter.

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2. Watering Water only when the soil is completely dry.

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3. Avoid overwatering Overwatering can kill these plants.

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Here are some of the plants that thrive in shaded area.

1. Aglaonema

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2. Peace Lily

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3. Pothos (Money plant)

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4. ZZ Plant

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5. Caladium

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6. Rubber Plant

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7. Spider Plant

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8. Ferns

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8. Dieffenbachia (Dumb canes)

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9. Aloe Vera

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10. Begonias

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These plants can transform your living room into a lush, vibrant space. Happy planting!

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