These 5 Houseplants Will Thrive in the Dim Light of Your North-Facing Room – Even When You Forget to Water Them

Houseplants on a windowsill with a couch in front full of brown and patterned cushions.

If you have a north-facing room that doesn't get much direct light and feels cooler in temperature, you might have written off the idea of growing houseplants. But, what if I told you there are several houseplants that thrive in these gentler conditions? In fact, the likes of ferns, peace lilies, and even palms prefer this environment and will grow exceptionally well here.

Of the best indoor plants, it's not just indoor low light plants that can cope with the dimmer conditions of north-facing rooms. This part of the home can provide sufficient bright, indirect light for plants sensitive to direct sun. I previously lived in an apartment surrounded by buildings and my shaded north-facing room windowsill was covered in vibrant greenery.