Terrible At Keeping Plants Alive? These Houseplants Will Survive Even In Dark Rooms, Trust Us

If you want the best plant for dark rooms, it has to be the Cast Iron Plant. This bad boy can almost grow in the dark and has built up an impressive tolerance to low light conditions for shading under the canopy of taller trees in Asia. Plus, the luscious glossy leaves will add a vibrant pop of colour to those drab areas of the home.

An Aglaonema, or Chinese Evergreen, is not a fussy one and adorned with beautiful leaf patterns, will withstand low light rooms. It's good for you too; it'll help to clean the air and purifying your home, and help to relax your mind.

Full name Zamioculas Zamiifolia. Strength: happy in the dark. Like, with no natural light at all. Weakness: won't grow in the dark, but it won't die either. It produces tall stems with wide, dark green leaves and can go grow to between 60-90cm over time.

No matter what your light conditions are, this plant will adjust and flourish. The Dieffenbachia boasts unique, splotches, and speckled leaves in bright yellow and green, giving it the nickname of leopard plant - very on-trend and perfect for beginners.

If you saw this plant in the wild you probably wouldn't recognise it. It's actually a climbing plant, with lots of those heart-shaped leaves strung along its vines. It's commonly found in countries in South-East Asia, where it can grow up to four metres tall.

If you don't have a Monstera plant, are you really a plant-lover? The Monstera is the jungle giant, iconic and guaranteed to make an impact in your home. They are incredibly easy to look after, flourish in indirect sunlight, and can also handle low light conditions - just don't expect as much growth.

She is the perfect houseplant. She'll live in almost any light conditions and looks spectacular as a hanging plant. Not to mention, she's seriously low maintenance, easy to grow, and air purifying - this one's a giver.

Calatheas thrive in medium, indirect sunlight but tolerate lower light levels too. Bright direct sunlight can cause the stunning colours on their leaves to fade, with prolonged exposure likely to burn and scorch their leaves.

Bet you didn't know they originate in tropical rain forests which means they're used to super low light and will still bloom when you plonk them there. Also means they like to be warm and well-watered, though.

Another trailing plant that's perfect for hanging baskets or popping on the bookshelf, the English Ivy is elegant with cascading leaves that thrive in shaded spaces. We're a fan of the subtle striped leaves that'll easily brighten those darker corners.

Like a lot of ferns, she's used to living in partial shade, so she's ideal for a room with lower light.

A very hardy and low maintenance houseplant, they are very tolerant of occasional (unintentional) neglect! According to NASA it is one of the best plants for improving air quality, removing toxins such as formaldehyde, ammonia and carbon monoxide from the air, this makes it an ideal home and office plant. This is a great plant for keeping in your bathroom.

Epipremnum aureum has large, glossy green leaves with irregular cream and yellow streaks and blotches that are valued for their air-purifying qualities. Golden Pothos also tolerates lower light levels without losing its variegation and looks best displayed as a hanging plant.

Heart-shaped luscious leaves characterize this beauty. She's laid back, easy to look after and tolerates low light levels - plus she has air purifying qualities.