22 Fast Growing Low Light Indoor Plants with Names and Pictures

Spider Plant also called Airplane Plant, Spider Ivy or Ribbon Plant is a fast-growing, low maintenance, air cleaning plant that is easy grow even for a beginner.

The spectacular Spider Ivy is perfect for a hanging basket, table-top, desk-top, plant shelf or a pedestal where the stems can beautifully hang downwards.

Chlorophytum comosum grows best in bright, indirect light, average warmth and consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil.

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Green Velvet Alocasia is among the popular Alocasia varieties bearing arrow-shaped, deep matte green leaves with a velvety texture on the upper surface and white veining, and pale-green undersides.

Green Velvet Alocasia like Alocasia 'Regal Shield' (Regal Shield Elephant Ear) and Alocasia longiloba are some of the popular plants which adapt to a wide range of growing conditions.

Alocasia micholitziana performs best in bright indirect light, average warmth of 18-25⁰C, humidity of 60-70% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, aroids potting soils coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Blushing Philodendron also called Red-leaf Philodendron is among the vigorously-growing, evergreen, climbing Philodendron varieties with red stems and glossy, large, heart-shaped leaves which appear reddish and eventually turn green as they mature and measure about 16 inch long.

Red-leaf Philodendron like Philodendron scandens (Heartleaf Philodendron), Philodendron domesticum (Spadeleaf Philodendron), Philodendron elegans (Finger-leaf Philodendron) and Philodendron sagittifolium is a climbing plant ideal for a trellis or a moss pole where it can display its beautiful leaves.

Philodendron erubescens thrives in bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-27⁰C, above average humidity of 60-70% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, all purpose potting soils coupled with regular feeding during the growing season.

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Pothos also called Devil's Ivy, Devil's Vine or Money Plant are popular Pothos varieties with air purifying properties and are easy to grow even for the beginner.

Money Plants are fast-growing plants with magnificent, heart-shaped leaves and are among the best plants for limited spaces where they can be grown in a hanging basket, on a tabletop, on a desktop, on a plant shelf, on a pedestal or allowed to climb up a moss pole or a trellis.

Epipremnum aureum thrives in medium to bright indirect light (filtered light), moderate warmth of 18-29⁰C, humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, Pothos potting soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.

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Swiss Cheese Plant also called Monster Fruit, Mexican Breadfruit or Windowleaf Plant is among the popular Monstera varieties on account of its large deeply perforated leaves which are a sight to behold in space.

The fast-growing Mexican Breadfruit is one of the best bold statement plants for occupying the large empty spaces and requires a moss pole for support to grow upright plant.

Monstera deliciosa blossoms in medium to bright indirect light, average warmth of 18-29⁰C, humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, Monsteras potting mix coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.

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Dumb Cane is an fast-growing, low-light, air-cleaning plant with large and highly decorative leaves which can grow to a height of 5 ft under room conditions.

The various varieties of Dumb Cane bear spectacular varied leaf patterns but not all are easy to grow. However, these plants are toxic to both humans and pets.

Dieffenbachia thrive in bright indirect light away from direct sunshine, warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soils.

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Arrowhead Vine also called Goosefoot Vine, Arrowhead Plant, African Evergreen, Arrowhead Philodendron, American Evergreen or Nephthytis is a fast-growing plant whose leaves dramatically change in shape as the plant ages.

There are many Goosefoot Vine variegated cultivars; the main difference being in the position and extent of the cream or white markings. Some leaves are almost entirely white, pink or yellow.

Syngonium podophyllum prefers bright light away from direct sunlight, warm and humid conditions and consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil.

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Silver Inch Plant is a fast-growing, easy-care plant that will withstand a wide range of growing conditions and easily propagates; just a node of this plant will sprout into a beautiful plant in no time.

Keep Silver Inch Plant away from children and pets as it is mildly toxic to humans and pets. If ingested, the plant sap can cause burning in the mouth, tongue and throat.

Tradescantia zebrina grows best under bright, indirect light away from direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil.

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Satin Pothos also called Silver Vine, Silver Pothos or Silver Philodendron are fast-growing, climbing plants which bear matte green leaves covered in silver blotches with a satin sheen.

The magnificient Silver Pothos easily adapt to a wide range of growing conditions. The species name, 'pictus' means 'painted', in reference to the variegation on the leaves.

Scindapsus pictus thrives in medium to bright, indirect light away from direct sunlight, moderately warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil.

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Creeping Fig or Climbing Fig is a lowly plant which is useful as a trailer or climber which produces a dense green carpet, clinging on any damp surface.

The Climbing Fig comes in many varieties like Ficus pumila 'Minima' which has smaller leaves and Ficus pumila 'Variegata' and the long trailing stems make it ideal for a hanging basket, a tabletop, a desktop or a plant shelf.

Ficus pumila grows best in medium to bright, indrect light away from direct sunlight, warm and humid conditions and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained soils.

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Baby's Tears Plant also called Angel's Tears Plant or Mind Your Own Business is a fast-growing plant that is ideal for a hanging basket or for covering soil around tall plants but care should be taken as the plant can smoother low-growing plants.

On account of its requirement for high humidity and warm conditions, Angel's Tears Plant is among the best plants for a closed terrarium as high humidity can be maintained inside a terrarium.

Soleirolia soleirolii thrives in bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-24⁰C, humidity of 70-80% and consistently moist, well-drained, all purpose soil that is rich in organic matter coupled with fortnightly feeding during the growing season.

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German Ivy also called Cape Ivy or Parlour Ivy is a fast growing, evergreen, climbing plant which bears fleshy, glossy, lobed leaves and clusters of bright yellow daisy-like flowers.

The stems in Cape Ivy can be allowed to trail like in a hanging basket or are trained up a cane or a trellis. Pinch the growing tips to encourage the growth of a compact plant.

Senecio mikanioides requires medium to bright light away from direct sunlight, moderate warmth and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soils.

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Grape Ivy also called Oakleaf Ivy or Venezuela Treebine is a fast-growing plant which will tolerate sun or shade, hot or cold air, dry or moist conditions.

As with all vines, Venezuela Treebine can be used for clothing bare surfaces, for a hanging basket, as a climber on a pole or trellis or as a ground cover.

Cissus rhombifolia thrives in bright light away from direct sunlight, warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, well drained soil.

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Wax Privet Peperomia also called Cypress Peperomia is among the popular Peperomia plants varieties and bears beautiful oval leaves and red stems where the foliage is fleshy and often has variegation.

The leaves can be a darker or a lighter green, depending on the amount of light the plant receives. Likewise, the petioles and stems vary from pink to red depending on the amount of light. The flowers are small and insignificant.

Cypress Peperomia is a small, hardy, fast-growing, low-light plant whose stems will spread or trail with ease. It is one of the best plants for a desktop, hanging basket, plant shelf or a pedestal.

Peperomia glabella flourishes in medium to bright, indirect light away from direct sunlight, average warmth of 15-26⁰C, humidity of 60-70% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, all purpose potting mix coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Swedish Ivyalso called Whorled Plectranthus, Swedish Begonia, Gossip Plant or Begonia Ivy is a fast-growing, creeping plant which is perfect for clothing the edges of pots and for hanging baskets.

The Whorled Plectranthus is easy to grow even for a beginner. Though called Ivy, it is not a true ivy and will flourish in dry air where true ivies would fail.

Plectranthus thrives in bright, indirect light away from direct sunlight, warm and moderately humid conditions and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil.

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Purple Heart Plant also called Purple Queen Plant is a fast-growing plant which readily adapts to indoor growing conditions and is also a good indoor air cleaner.

The eye-catching Purple Queen Plant is mildly toxic to humans and pets, if ingested, the plant sap can cause burning in the mouth, tongue and throat.

Tradescantia pallida grows best under bright, indirect light, average warmth away from drafts and moderately moist, fertile, free-draining soil.

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Chinese Money Plant also called Missionary Plant, Pancake Plant, Friendship Plant or UFO Plant is a popular plant that is to propagate which makes it easy to share with friends, hence the common name, 'friendship plant'.

Missionary Plant and Cigar Plant (Cuphea ignea) are fast-growing, compact plants which makes these plants ideal for small spaces like a tabletop, desktop, plant shelf or windowsill.

Pilea peperomioides requires bright light away from direct sunlight, warm and moderately humid conditions and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil.

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Dwarf Umbrella Tree is among the popular tropical foliage plants on account of its ability to easily adapt to a wide range of growing conditions and tolerate some level of neglect.

Hawaiian Schefflera is much easier to grow than its relative Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella Tree) and it will happily grow as a bush if the growing tip is removed.

Schefflera arboricola thrives in medium to bright light (dappled light), moderate warmth of 16-28⁰C, average humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Painted Nettle or simply Coleus are fast-growing plants with a multicolored display of foliage and a bewildering choice of hybrids making beautifully colored plants.

Almost every conceivable mixture can be found in Coleus Plants, there are some attractive single-colored varieties but the usual choice is for the multi-colored varieties.

Coleus blumei grows best in very bright light, average warmth and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained soil.

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Aloe Plants are popular, fast-growing, succulent plants which come in all shapes and sizes. There are numerous species of Aloes but only a few are popular as indoor plants.

The most popular of the Aloe Plants are Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis), Aloe aristata (Lace Aloe), Aloe variegata (Partridge-breasted Aloe), Aloe jucunda, Aloe humilis (Hedgehog Aloe) and Aloe mitriformis.

Aloe Plants thrive in bright light with some direct sunlight, average warmth away from drafts and moderately moist, rich, well- drained soil.

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Echeveria Plants are fast-growing, low maintenance, easy to propagate plants which form a rosette of short, beautiful and tightly packed leaves on short stems.

Some of the popular Echeveria Varieties are Plush Plant (Echeveria harmsii), Echeveria amoena, Echeveria carnicolor, Peacock Echeveria (Echeveria desmetiana) and Painted Lady Echeveria (Echeveria derenbergii).

Echeveria Plants grow best in bright light with some direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, well-drained soil.

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Maidenhair Fern or Delta Maidenhair Fern is a fast-growing plant with wiry, shiny, dark stems which resemble human hair and droop as the plant ages making it ideal for a hanging basket, tabletop or pedestal.

The charming Delta Maidenhair Fern is native to North America where they are found growing on rocks and in between rocks around waterfalls where moisture seeping through sustains them.

Adiantum raddianum requires a brightly lit spot with plenty of humidity and warmth and consistently moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.

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