Residents of the first floors and apartments, facing the north, are forced to put up with the constant twilight. However, this does not mean at all that it is necessary to abandon the flowers. There are indoor plants for dark rooms - those that feel comfortable and without sunlight.
Indoor plants for dark rooms and rooms
In such conditions, the following representatives of the flora freely develop.
Maranta
Maranta is a perennial plant, unpretentious in care. It grows well in darkened rooms, lifting large leaves up. The main thing to observe is the temperature regime: 20-25 ° C in the summer and 17-18 ° C in the winter. During the rest of the plant, from October to February, it is better to lower it to 18-20 ° C.
Many plants live well in the shade.
Important! Maranta loves abundant watering and does not tolerate drafts, so it is undesirable to keep it on the windowsill.
All dry leaves must be cut, and for better growth, transplant in spring. In this case, it is better to select a small pot, since the root system of the plant is small. Reproduction occurs by processes, but flowering in captivity is a rarity.
The plant has a positive effect on people: improves sleep, purifies the air in the house. It is believed that the flowering arrowroot promises a significant improvement in material condition.
Codium
A plant native to Malaysia, which has large sheets (up to 30 cm) of a wide variety of shapes and colors depending on the species. Quite unpretentious in care: its main requirements are constant humidity, the absence of drafts and direct sunlight and a constant temperature of 22-25 ° C. At the same time, in winter, you can lower the air temperature up to 18 ° C, but not lower, since the leaves will grow dull and fall off.
In home cultivation, they bloom extremely rarely, having small inflorescences that are practically lost against the background of bright foliage. Propagated by cuttings or leaves. Young plants need an annual spring transplant in a slightly larger pot; adult plants need to be replanted at least once every 2-3 years. Every year you need to feed codium in the spring with special water-soluble top dressing.
Note! The pot must have expanded clay drainage, and the soil should consist of sod, leaf or humus soil with the obligatory addition of a sufficient amount of sand and peat.
Sansevieria
The most unpretentious deciduous deciduous plant. It does not have upper limits of ambient temperature, but does not like it when it gets colder than 17 ° C. It tolerates the absence of watering, but its excess for the plant is harmful. It does not tolerate drafts and direct sunlight, so it will best grow on the windowsill of the east or west window. It blooms in small inflorescences and is extremely rare. He loves transplantation as he grows once a year in the spring, then he needs to be fed. The soil must be carefully drained and contain sand, peat, turf and humus.
Sansevieria can look completely different
Indoor plants that do not need sunlight
There are also instances that do not need the sun at all.
Philodendron
A deciduous plant belonging to the Aroid family, or, in a simple way, a liana. Philodendrons as home plants are suitable for dark rooms, they are quite unpretentious. However, they cannot be completely deprived of their light, nor can they be placed in direct sunlight.
Flowers grow vertically, have both main roots and airy ones, which in the wild cling to trees. For this, you can put a column with coconut fiber at home, it will provide additional nutrition to the plant. The temperature regime should be maintained within 20-25 ° C in the summer and not lower than 15 ° C in the winter.
Philodendrons do not like excessive moisture in the soil, but also negatively relate to its drying out. It is necessary to timely feed and trim in the spring.
Important! Creeper juice is toxic and can cause mucosal irritation.
Japanese fatsia
Evergreen, fast-growing plant. He loves the temperature of 23-27 ° C, he is poorly related to drafts and the bright sun. Large green leaves serve as an indicator of the comfort of Fatsia. If you change their appearance and position, you should look for a reason: too abundant watering or over-dried soil, draft, cold or scorching sun. Well-drained soil, timely top dressing and pruning will make Fatsia especially beautiful.
It is necessary to transplant the plant as it grows in a slightly larger pot.
Note! Fatsia juice can cause allergic reactions, so it is better to carry out any manipulations with gloves.
Fittonia
The most capricious indoor plants that do not tolerate complete dimming, but which also do not need light from direct sunlight. In addition, the plant is extremely negative in relation to both heat and cold, dropping leaves or changing their color. It also requires maintaining a moist and warm environment.
The eastern or western side will be the best location, but it is worth remembering the need for diffused light. In winter, you can move the flower to the south window or under fluorescent lamps or phytolamps. A constant temperature should be maintained in the region of 21 ° C, and the optimum humidity - 85%.
For your information! The greatest success can be achieved by placing Fittonia in the florarium or paludarium, which forms its own microclimate and simplifies plant care.
For the extraordinary beauty and diversity of Fittonia, her capriciousness can be forgiven.
Cordilina
This plant is popularly called “the tree of fortune." Its long narrow leaves have a bright border, which makes it a wonderful decoration for any interior. Varieties of cordilin are home-grown flowers that do not like direct sunlight, but also cannot tolerate dusk, preferring diffuse lighting.
In care, they are quite simple: the temperature should not exceed 24 ° C and fall below 18 ° C, the soil should be moist, but not too much, and especially not over-dried. Drafts are of particular danger.
Subject to these simple rules, cordilina will delight with its bright and rich color and good growth.
What house plants to plant on the dark side
For the dark side of the apartment, the following flowers will be the best options.
Aglaonema
Indoor flowers for the most part are exclusively leafy specimens, and aglaonema is no exception. Its sufficient unpretentiousness to lighting is combined with strict requirements for watering, humidity and temperature conditions. However, this seems complicated only at first glance: the most important thing in growing these flowers is to prevent drafts.
Important! Aglaonema juice can cause skin irritation.
Maidenhair
A plant that belongs to ferns. The spectacular appearance makes it especially pleasant for breeding at home, and unpretentiousness even beginners can cope with it.
Adiantum prefers darkened areas, so the western and northern windows are well suited. Requires constant soil moisture, so in summer it is watered 2 times a week, and in winter - 1 time. In this case, watering is carried out by immersion of the lower part of the pot in water for 20-30 minutes.
The temperature should not exceed 22 ° C, and if you plan to send the plant to hibernation, then 15 ° C. He does not like drafts.
Hamedorea
If you are interested in flowers that do not need sunlight, indoor chamedorea is the perfect solution. They react absolutely calmly to the lack of sunlight, but when they receive less watering or dry air begins to die. Also, the plant negatively refers to sudden changes in temperature, so it is necessary for it to provide a suitable temperature regime: 12-16 ° C in winter and 22-27 ° C in summer.
The "airiness" of the plant attracts the eyes of both gardeners and their guests
Monstera
Monstera belongs to the Lian family and is often grown as a room flower, which does not require a lot of light and perfectly ionizes the air in the room where it grows. At the same time, like other vines, monsters are demanding on humidity and frequency of watering, and also do not like drafts and cold. The temperature in the room where these plants stand should not fall below 10 ° C, the optimal minimum values are 16-18 ° C.
This is not to say that there are plants that are comfortable living in absolute darkness, but most ferns, vines and some succulents grow well without bright lighting, pleasing the eye with their unusual tones. Following simple tips common to all these plants, you can enjoy bright greenery, even living in an apartment with windows facing north.
