Houseplants for a pitch-black room

[Ben]

Hi!

I was wondering if I could grow any plants in a room which gets ~1hr of light usually, or 2-3 hrs on a really sunny day. The window faces south, and WOULD get sufficient light if it were not for the absolute unit of a house next door. Anyway, enough complaining from me. Any advice is appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[marlingardener]

Peace Lily is considered a "closet plant" because it requires little light. They are quite pretty and easy to care for.
Another option is to install a grow light and place plants beneath it. Usually six hours a day will suffice for the normal house plants.

 

[Jewell]

All plants need light. Some may survive for a time but will not thrive. Snake plant varieties, philodendrons, pathos are commonly available plants you might consider.

There are inexpensive strip LED grow lights that I have placed under cabinets and tables and in dark corners to expand my growing spaces. I run them all the time and have not noticed any change in my electrical bill. I now have them in five new plant areas. They have built in timers and are working well for me. Maybe this might be an option.