Balcony Garden Web's video: 27 Low Light Succulents that Grow in Dark

Aloe Vera Aloe vera is one of the most popular species of aloe genus. It can survive in low light settings and doesn’t mind low humidity as it prefers dry air. Also, it’s one of the best medicinal plants. Lace Aloe This rosette-forming aloe is compact in size with raised white marks on leaves. Lace aloe is a suitable choice for low light conditions as it loves to grow in filtered light. Tiger Aloe This dwarf aloe looks great on the tabletop and in succulent arrangements. It loves to grow in partial shade but does survive the full shade, *but growth may impede. Snake Plant The snake plant or “Mother-in-Law’s Tongue” is the king when it comes to low light succulents. Keep it in full shade, where it can receive bright indirect daylight, and it’ll thrive. We also added it to our list of Plants That Grow Without Direct Sunlight! Zebra Plant The fleshy leaves of Zebra plant are patterned in horizontal white streaks, giving it a zebra-like resemblance. It can grow up to 6 inches tall only. The short stature makes it one of the best office desk plants. Jade Plant Jade plant is also known as a good luck plant. According to Feng Shui, it symbolizes wealth and prosperity. While a jade plant can tolerate low light and grow indoors, it doesn’t flower in lack of sunlight. Bear Paws Bear paws as name sounds look quite similar as cute as little bear’s paws. If that’s not enough, it also bears orange-red bell-shaped flowers during the active growing season. You can grow it in pots, in which it can be up to one foot tall. Fox Tail Agave This agave is also known as Lion’s Tail or Swan’s Neck because of its unusual inflorescences, or you can say blooms. Woodland Stonecrop One of the most shade tolerant sedums and it’s drought-tolerant as well. Once grown fully, stonecrop can manage without fertilizer in dusty, rocky soil. Donkey’s Tail Also known as Burro’s Tail–It’s one of the best low light succulents for hanging baskets. Its 2 feet long dangling fat stems covered in gray-green leaves look pretty attractive. Flaming Katy Our favorite flowering succulent, check out a few more here. Though it can grow in the shade, it needs sunlight to bloom prolifically. Wax Plant Hoya genus has many successful houseplant species like Hoya carnosa and Hoya kerrii that are attractive & showy and perfect for homes and offices. These succulent vines grow well in filtered sunlight and produce fragrant flowers. Kiwi Aeonium This drought-tolerant plant can do quite well in low light shady spots in a warm climate. It has fat spoon-like, puffed leaves in a rosette pattern. The leaves are yellow and green and red toward edges. It flowers only once in a lifetime as it’s a monocarpic plant. Ponytail Palm Ponytail palm is also known as ‘Elephant Foot Palm’ because its trunk resembles elephants foot in which it stores water. It is one of the most spectacular indoor plants you can grow. Devil’s Backbone It also goes by the name Buckthorn, Zigzag plant, Jew’s slipper, Slipper plant, Redbird cactus, Redbird flower, Christmas candle, and Red slipper spurge. When you are growing outdoors, it can go up to 8 feet tall. Crown of Thorns Crown of Thorns is one of the best shade-tolerant succulents. However, in the shade, the plant doesn’t flower. It’s essential to keep in mind that all parts of Euphorbia are toxic. Panda Plant Panda Plant is also known as Pussy’s Ear due to its velvety, soft-textured foliage that resembles its shape. This mini houseplant is perfect for a kid’s room. ZZ Plant ZZ is perfect for dark space where direct sunlight doesn’t reach. It requires proper warm surroundings to grow, except for that it’s quite rough–Drought tolerant and low care. Gasteria Gasteria plant looks quite similar to aloe. Though it is short and plumper. Leaves are green with white spots. It is an excellent choice when you’re searching for the best low light succulents. Gasteria grows with slow speed and stays small. String of Pearls Strings of Pearls is a beautiful trailing succulent. Its leaves grow in the shape of small pearls that give them an attractive look. This plant can be used as a home decoration piece; you can grow it in hanging baskets. Mother of Millions Mother of Millions, also sometimes known as Mother of Thousands, is a beautiful succulent houseplant from Kalanchoe genus, but some people consider it a weed outdoors. It’s a tough plant that tolerates low light and neglect well. Conophytum It’s a group of several popular miniature succulent species that you can grow indoors as well. Aptenia If you’re looking to grow a trailing low light succulent–Aptenia cordifolia can be an option. It’ll greet you with red or magenta-purple flowers from spring to autumn. Spider Agave Due to its compact size and spineless leaves, you can easily grow it in pots indoors. It’s perfect for a spot that receives morning sunlight.