Searching for succulents that thrive in the shady corners of your home. We have listed some of the common plants that do well in a dark room.
Succulents are popular for their low-maintenance, drought-tolerant nature. They beautify any space, even when they stay tiny. They should be grown in well-draining soil and watered only when the topsoil feels dry to the touch.
Succulents That Do Well in Dark Room
One thing to remember: while these succulents can survive in low light, they will still appreciate occasional access to brighter light. Rotating them every few weeks or moving them closer to a window now and then can keep them healthier and prevent legginess.
1. Snake Plant
Sansevieria is a drought-tolerant plant characterized by its upright, glossy, striped, dense, and sword-shaped leaves. It thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate low-light conditions.
Tuck it into the dullest corner of your room, and it will still steal the show.
2. Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera is a tropical cactus with fewer spines, native to the rainforests of Brazil. It grows in bright, indirect light but avoid placing it in bright sunlight as it will scorch the leaves.
Place it in your dark basement, and the flush-green stems with the flowers will beautify it.
3. Jade Plant
This low-maintenance succulent shows off plump, rounded, coin-like leaves. It prefers bright, indirect light but can also handle full sun.
Shape it into a bonsai and set it on a tabletop where sunlight only peeks in—small effort, big charm.
4. ZZ plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia is an evergreen succulent with attractive, waxy, glossy foliage. It prospers in low-to-bright indirect light and tolerates shady conditions.
Add it to your plant collection shelves, or put it on the rack that is in the dark or in the shade.
Tip: ZZ plants are almost indestructible, but overwatering is their biggest enemy. Water sparingly, especially in a dark spot where soil stays wet for longer.
5. Mistletoe Cactus
This plant has delicate, trailing stems with string-like leaves. It does best in indirect light but stays fine in the shade too. Hang it in a basket on a high shelf, and it will gracefully spill over like green waterfalls.
6. Haworthia
Native to Southern Africa, these rosette-forming succulents flaunt dark green leaves patterned with zebra-like stripes. They like bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate full sun. Under light stress, their leaves may even turn red or purple.
They’re perfect for shady corners where other plants might sulk.
7. Gasteria
Ox-tongue plants are well-suited for indoor cultivation because they can thrive in indirect light. The thick, fleshy leaves with white or pale green spots or stripes make them attractive.
You can keep them on the corner shelf in your bedroom.
8. Ponytail Palm
They are known for their distinctive bulbous trunk that stores water, and the long, thin, cascading leaves that resemble ponytails. This drought-tolerant plant needs bright, indirect light, ideally in a spot near a south- or west-facing window.
Keep it in the corner of your hall or dining room.
Note: Since most succulents naturally love light, if your room is extremely dark, using a small grow light can be a lifesaver. It won’t just keep them alive—it’ll help them thrive.
Which one will you choose for your dark place? Let us know in the comments.
