Choosing indoor plants for low light

A north-facing Dhaka room with curtains is low light. Snake plant, ZZ plant and some Aglaonema selections cope. Flowering indoor plants usually do not.

Do not believe a label that says a plant cleans the air enough to replace ventilation. Treat air-purifying as a secondary, modest benefit.

If you have pets that chew, read the caution on the species page. A pretty plant that is toxic when ingested is the wrong plant for that room.