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A HOUSEPLANT COLLECTION THAT THRIVES IN MED.-LIGHT

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Medium-Light Series

Somewhere between a sun-drenched greenhouse and a dark, moody cave lies the sweet spot—medium light. If that sounds like your home, you're in luck… because plenty of plants are made for just that.

Here's the thing: light is a plant's best friend. Sure, water, soil, and the occasional words of encouragement help, but without the right amount of light, even the toughest greenery will struggle.

So, what if your space isn't flooded with sunshine or tucked away in the shadows? What plants will actually thrive in that in-between zone?

Great question. That's precisely what we're here to answer. Let's talk about the easygoing, adaptable plants that love a good dose of indirect light and won't throw a fit if conditions aren't perfect:

THE PLANT LIST

Med.-Light Houseplants (not-too-bright, not-too-dark):

Alocasia (Alocasia Spp.)

A bit of a diva but totally worth it, Alocasia stuns with bold, architectural leaves. It thrives in medium, indirect light and demands consistent moisture to stay happy. Treat it right, and it’ll reward you with a dramatic presence that’s hard to ignore.

– Known for its striking leaves, this beauty needs consistent moisture and medium, indirect light.

Anthurium (Anthurium Andraeanum)

Often called the "Flamingo Flower" for its striking blooms, Anthurium brings color and tropical vibes. It thrives in medium light and likes its soil consistently moist—just not soggy. With the right care, it blooms almost year-round.

– Known for its striking leaves, this beauty needs consistent moisture and medium, indirect light.

Calathea (Calathea Spp.)

A true showstopper with its vibrant patterns and leaf movements that follow the light. Calathea thrives in bright, indirect light and loves consistently moist, well-draining soil. It’s a humidity lover through and through—think bathroom vibes or a humidifier buddy. A little finicky, yes—but treat it right and it’ll reward you with living art.

– Thrives in indirect light and prefers consistently moist (but not soggy) soil. Loves high humidity and a little extra attention.

Hoya (Hoya Carnosa)

The cool, trailing semi-succulent that surprises with clusters of star-shaped flowers. Hoya enjoys bright, indirect light and prefers its soil to dry out between waterings. It’s laid-back, beautiful, and great in hanging planters.

– A trailing, semi-succulent plant that enjoys bright, indirect light. Water when the soil dries out.

Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus Radicans)

Trailing with flair, this tropical vine gets its name from vibrant red blooms that peek out like lipstick from a tube. It enjoys medium light and slightly dry soil between waterings. Give it a warm spot and watch it thrive (and flower!).

– A flowering vine thrives in medium light and prefers slightly dry soil between waterings.

Pachira (Pachira Aquatica)

Also called the "Money Tree," this one’s thought to bring good luck and prosperity. It does best in medium light and prefers its soil lightly moist—but don’t overdo it. With its braided trunk and glossy leaves, it’s a stylish statement plant.

– The "Money Tree" thrives in medium light. Keep the soil lightly moist and avoid overwatering.

Pilea (Pilea Peperomioides)

Adorably known as the "Chinese Money Plant," Pilea is beloved for its coin-shaped leaves and quirky look. It thrives in medium light and prefers its soil to dry out a bit before watering. Bonus: it loves to produce little “pups” you can propagate and share.

– The "Chinese Money Plant" enjoys medium light and prefers soil to dry out between waterings.

Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola)

Known as the "Umbrella Tree," this one brings structure and lush greenery. It’s easygoing in moderate light and likes the soil to dry out between waterings. Rotate it regularly to keep its growth balanced and full.

– Also called the "Umbrella Tree," it thrives in moderate light. Water when the soil dries out.

Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera Adansonii)

This vining adventurer loves to climb and show off its quirky, hole-filled leaves. A cousin to Monstera deliciosa, it thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers the top inch of soil to dry out before watering. Give it something to climb, and it’ll be your jungle companion.

– A vining relative of Monstera deliciosa, loves climbing in bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil dries out.

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)

Charming and easygoing, the Spider Plant is a classic favorite for a reason. It thrives in bright, indirect light but tolerates lower light too, making it perfect for just about any room. Water when the top inch of soil dries out, and watch it flourish with arching green-and-white striped leaves. Bonus: it loves to send out “spiderettes” or baby plants you can propagate and share—an instant plant family in the making.

– A classic, low-maintenance beauty that thrives in bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil dries out. Produces baby “spiderettes” that are easy to propagate.