

It’s OK to put your shade-loving plants in areas far from a window, but don’t relegate them to dark, dingy corners or windowless rooms.

Don’t fertilize at all during the winter.ĥ.

Apply a diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer from spring through fall while plants are actively growing. In sunnier rooms, move your plants back from the light or draw the curtains during the hottest part of the day to avoid scorching or discoloring the leaves.Ĥ. Many low-light plants hail from tropical regions, where blazing sunlight is filtered out by a dense tangle of leafy trees and vines. Many plants that tolerate low light may actually grow better in slightly brighter or medium light.ģ. If your plants seem to be stretching toward the light source, rotate them regularly to give them even light exposure or move them to a different location with brighter light conditions. Allow the soil to dry out a bit between waterings to avoid root rot.Ģ. Plants grown in dim light usually have slower growth rates and lower water requirements than those exposed to bright sunshine.
