Houseplants can help improve air quality in well-lit basements. The plants chosen for a basement must tolerate low-light conditions and have the ability to grow under artificial lights. Heated basements are best for houseplants, though some plants will grow in cooler conditions.
How do I keep plants in my basement in the winter?
- Find a Good Overwintering Place.
- Clean Up Containers Before Bringing Them Inside.
- Don't Over-water Overwintering Bulbs.
- Let Overwintering Plants Rest.
- Avoid Temperature Fluctuations.
- Provide Good Ventilation for Happier Herbs.
- Tackle Overwintering Pests Promptly.
How do you keep plants alive in a cold house?
- Keep your plants warm but not too warm. Many plants are extremely sensitive to cold air.
- Reduce your watering and use warm water for plants in winter.
- Increase your home's humidity.
- Clean your plants.
- Give them plenty of light.
What plants can live without sunlight?
- Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema) Chinese evergreen is a durable plant that tolerates a fair amount of neglect.
- Cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior)
- ZZ plant (Zamioculcas)
- Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)
- Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
If you've ever tried to grow plants in your basement, you'll know that they don't like darkness. However, quite a few can survive in low light conditions so before you get skylights installed or replace all your real plants with fake ones, maybe reconsider your choice of house plant.10 Apr 2021
If you're hesitant to grow indoor plants because your home lacks bright sunlight, don't let the shady conditions stop you. Most plants need some light in order to grow, but shade-loving plants can easily get by with indirect light, or even artificial light from regular light bulbs.