The Best Shade Loving - Winter Indoor Plants

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The days are short, the nights are long, and the weather outside is, well, frightful! But fear not, just because the sun's gone into hibernation doesn't mean your home has to resemble a gloomy cave. It's time to embrace the hygge life and bring a touch of the outdoors in with some vibrant, shade loving indoor plants!

Plants in winter? Isn't that a bit like taking a penguin for a stroll on Brighton beach?" But trust me on this one. Indoor plants aren't just pretty faces, they work tirelessly to boost your mood and transform your home into a lush, vibrant sanctuary, even when it's bleak and blustery outside.

Why Winter Plants are the Bee's Knees:

Let's be honest, winter can be a bit of a downer. The lack of sunlight can leave us feeling sluggish and a bit, well, meh. But did you know that having plants around can actually help combat those winter blues?

  • Mood Boosters: Studies have shown that being around plants can reduce stress and anxiety, and even improve concentration. Think of them as your own personal cheerleading squad, silently cheering you on through those dark winter months.
  • Air Purifiers: We all know that fresh air is good for us, but with the windows firmly shut against the cold, the air inside our homes can get a bit stale. Plants act as natural air purifiers, filtering out nasty toxins and releasing lovely, fresh oxygen. Result!
  • Humidity Heroes: Winter air can be dry, leaving our skin feeling parched and our throats feeling scratchy. Plants release moisture into the air, helping to combat the dryness and keep you feeling tip-top.
  • A Touch of the Tropics: Let's face it, most of us would rather be lounging on a beach in Bali than battling the elements on the high street. Indoor plants can transport you to warmer climes, bringing a touch of the exotic to your living room. Close your eyes, breathe in that fresh, earthy scent, and imagine yourself sipping cocktails under a palm tree. Bliss!

More Than Just Pretty Faces:

But the benefits of winter plants go beyond just making your home look lovely (although that's definitely a bonus!). They can also:

  • Improve your sleep: Some plants release oxygen at night, which can help you sleep more soundly.
  • Boost your creativity: Studies have shown that being around plants can enhance creativity and productivity. So, if you're working from home this winter, surround yourself with greenery for a serious dose of inspiration.
  • Connect you with nature: In the winter months, we tend to spend less time outdoors, which can leave us feeling disconnected from nature. Indoor plants can help bridge that gap, bringing a bit of the natural world into our homes.

Indoor plants aren't just for summer. They're the perfect way to brighten up your home and boost your mood during the long, dark winter months. And the best part? There are loads of shade-loving varieties that will thrive even in the darkest corners of your home. Let's explore our top 20 Shade loving indoor plants!

The Best Shade Loving - Winter Indoor Plants

Swiss Cheese Plant
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Swiss Cheese Plant

The Swiss Cheese Plant, sometimes known as a split-leaf philodendron is not actually a philodendron but a tough epiphytic vine that, when happy climbs like Jack on his beanstalk. The broad leaves split and have comedy cheese like holes appear as the plant matures. The 'Deliciosa' translates to 'delicious' referring to the edible fruit. The Genus, 'Monstera' is named from the Latin word meaning Monstrous. 

Please note our regular variants will primarily grow vertically, whilst our Bush variants will be more spread out.

Boston Fern | Green Moment
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Boston Fern | Green Moment

Renown across the world for their distinct tropical appearance, air-purifying qualities, pet-friendly nature & low care requirements, these stunning Green Moment Boston Ferns (also known as the 'Nephrolepis Exaltata') are a delightful variety that is sure to inspire! Great for beginners and seasoned growers alike, these are fantastic for adding a natural decorative touch at home, in the office and beyond with their vibrant green fronds and captivating style. Immensely adaptable too, these can shine beautifully whether sitting on a table or hanging in a basket indoors or out. Please note decorative pots are sold separately. 

Wandering Dude Nanouk
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Wandering Dude Nanouk

Otherwise known as Fantasy Venice, this trendy houseplant is all the better in the flesh! A joyful plant with flamboyant pink, green and purple leaves with sweet white and yellow flowers that grow from pink buds - did you catch all of that? It's colourful and striking! A semi-trailing habit, this plant suits a shelf or hanging plant pot as the vines start to hang over with the weight of the stems.

Parlour Palm
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Parlour Palm

Interested in taking your decoration at home or in the workplace to the next level? These globally renown Chamaedorea Elegans plants - also known as Parlour Palms - are perfect for adding a natural, tropical touch wherever they go. They are low maintenance so fantastic for beginners, pet-friendly, and can even help purify the surrounding air - so by caring for yours, it'll care for you too! Brighten up your spaces today and enjoy some all-natural inspiration with a fresh new Parlour Palm.

Prayer Plant | Lemon Lime | Rare Plant
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Prayer Plant | Lemon Lime | Rare Plant

Looking for a plant with a little zest? This stunning Lemon Lime Prayer Plant is just that. The stunning leaves with bold light green stripes against the dark green are almost neon in colour. Your home will have a splash of the Mediterranean with this striking, dramatic and tropical house plant in situ. The prayer plant is aptly known due to the movement of the leaves dependant on the lighting and time of day. You may even hear it move!

Devil's Ivy | Golden Pothos
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Devil's Ivy | Golden Pothos

With pretty variegated emerald-green and golden yellow leaves that give this plant a lost treasure look, it's no wonder that this Golden Pothos is a popular trailing plant. The stunning colour combination just radiates optimism and clarity - perfect for inspiration in both work and personal life. Due to the Devil's Ivy nature to grow long vines, this plant would look great on shelves or as a hanging plant.   

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Money Plant | Sunset
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Money Plant | Sunset

Legend says this fascinating plant variety, the Crassula Ovata 'Sunset' -  more commonly known as the Money Plant - shares good luck & good fortune to those around it! These are best identified through their stunning sunset-esque foliage that intensifies depending on the amount of light they get, their wonderfully low-maintenance care needs, and undeniably tropical appearance that helps share tropical vibes & inspiration wherever they go. They're great for gifting too due to their captivating nature and beginner-friendly qualities, plus by caring for yours, it'll care for you too with its air purifying abilities! 

Please note, your plant may arrive at varying stages of colour depending on the season. To bring out the orange and red hues, please give your Sunset Money Plant lots of sunlight!

Coffee Plant | Arabica
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Coffee Plant | Arabica

Glossy green leaves that alternate in pairs. When your coffee plant reaches maturity at about 4 years old you'll be the proud plant-parent of small, white, fragrant flowers that are followed by green fruits that ripen over a couple of months and change to a bright red shade. Each fruit contains two coffee beans, so with a happy coffee plant you may even be able to make your own cup of coffee! In the meantime why not visit our good friends at Batch Coffee

Snake Plant | Cylindrica
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Snake Plant | Cylindrica

This curious looking cylindrical semi-succulent is a must to make an architectural statement in your home. With elegant spear like foliage theses easy care plants filter airborne toxins from your home, and are drought and shade tolerant.

Satin Pothos
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Satin Pothos

This silky smooth Pothos resembles silver satin in the pale flecks on its rich green leaves. A trailing plant, this Pothos can be left to ramble, trail, climb or pruned to a desired shape. Beautiful leaves alternate on sturdy stems giving a jungle-like feel to the plant. Any space a Pothos occupies will instantly be turned into an indoor jungle by its wild, almost untameable attitude. Perfect for keeping in a pot, hanging or left to trail.

Snake Plant | Futura Superb
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Snake Plant | Futura Superb

The unusual colouration and sword like leaves on this stunning Sansevieria make it a fabulous addition to your home. The dark green checked leaves are lined with bright lime almost yellow edges, providing a racing look to this Futura Superb. Giving a edgy look to any plant collection, this Snake Plant brings the energy and lots of it! These beautiful plants filter airborne toxins from your home, and are drought and shade tolerant.

ZZ Plant
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ZZ Plant

These stunning Zamioculcas Zamiifolia plants - commonly known as the ZZ - are a captivatingly beautiful variety admired for their beginner-friendly qualities, shade tolerance, air-purifying abilities, and distinctly tropical architectural style! They are perennial natives of Africa in the wild, and their vibrant silhouette makes them an ideal decorative companion whether in the office, at home, and beyond. They can inspire just about anywhere, and their easy care requirements makes them superb for gifting too!

Snake Plant | Braided
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Snake Plant | Braided

These captivating Sansevieria Trifasciata Braided Snake Plants are a decorative delight with their distinct tropical appearance, stunning 'twisted' style, and beginner-friendly nature! They are suitable and sure to spark conversation just about anywhere they go - including in the office, at home & beyond - plus by caring for yours, it'll care for you too with its air-purifying abilities. A superb variety for gifting and for creating your own peaceful indoor jungle, there's plenty to love with these Braided Snakes!

Please note height and amount of braids can vary naturally and depending on the size selected. Decorative pots sold separately. 

Jade Plant | Ovata
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Jade Plant | Ovata

Cherished as a cultural staple in many countries, these stunning Jade Crassula 'Ovata' Money Plants are often given as gifts for special events and are said to share good fortune with those around them. They're perfect for both beginners and seasoned growers alike due to their low maintenance nature, and are ideal for adding a gentle, tropical touch at home, in the office and beyond.  They can also help purify the surrounding air, so by caring for yours - it'll care for you too! There's plenty to love with these robust, succulent evergreen Jades and they are a must-have if you are looking to start, or expand upon, your indoor jungle. 

Prayer Plant | Fascinator
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Prayer Plant | Fascinator

A showcase of evergreen, inspiring beauty - these stunning 'Fascinator' Prayer Plants are excellent for adding a tropical decorative touch wherever they go! They are also known as 'Maranta Leuconeura' and originate in the rainforests of South America, giving them a wonderfully distinct exotic style that is sure to draw both curiosity & captivation. They're pet-friendly, terrarium-friendly, and air purifying too - so immensely adaptable and rewarding to care for! There's plenty to love with this variety, and they are a must-have if you're looking to start, or build upon your very own indoor jungle.

As an added bonus, these Fascinators also regularly adjust their stems and leaves throughout the day to maximise photosynthesis - which is sure to interest anyone who is fascinated by science & nature! 

Please note stem count, leaves and structure can vary naturally and depending on the size selected. Decorative pots sold separately. 

Wandering Dude | Quadricolour
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Wandering Dude | Quadricolour

If you love colour then look no further! The Quadricolour Tradescantia is a hectic, but loveable mess of green, pink, white and purple hues. Delightfully trailing, this indoor plant is perfect for a hanging planter or shelf where it can really shine. A brighter spot will encourage the colours to develop further, where you'll have the added benefit of enjoying the plant's intoxicating colours catch the sunlight.

Fishbone Cactus
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Fishbone Cactus

These distinct Epiphyllum Anguliger Cactis - more commonly known as 'Zigzag' or 'Fishbone Cactis' - originate from the Mexican rainforests and are best known for their fascinatingly wavy, wide-spread stems. They're great for beginners due to their low maintenance nature, pet-friendly so safe around any furry friends, and great for sharing a tropical touch at home, in the office & beyond. Sure to spark curiosity and conversation too - there's plenty to love with this variety, and they're a pleasure to have around!

Donkey's Tail | Burrito
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Donkey's Tail | Burrito

The Sedum 'Burrito' will add a touch of class to your home. Popular and Instagram worthy, this succulent is easy to grow and has a bold, blue-green tone. Overflowing with thick reams of rounded leaves the tails can reach up to 1 metre if positioned well, and looks great in a hanging basket. New to growing plants or looking for an easy-care gift? These Donkey Tail Burrito plants are sure to inspire! 

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