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earthgal Ashburn, VA Aug 28, 2017

We potted a large schefflera plant but were very disappointed when it shed its entire leaves over the course of an year. Though we had a few new shoots, its clear that the plant as such has died. The pot is near a window with both blinds and curtains, so the amount of light that gets through is low. We tend to open the blinds in the winter during the day but at no point do we get direct sun from that side.

Need experts advise on the names of indoor plants that can survive low light but which have a tropical look and spread.

Thank you for looking.

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LianneSouthAfri De Deur, South Africa(Zone 9a) Aug 28, 2017

Philodendron, Maidenhair Fern, Mother In-Law's Tongue, Dragon Tree all do well in low light (not dark) conditions. They, in my opinion, have the tropical feel you are looking for.

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TomH3787 Raleigh, NC(Zone 7b) Aug 28, 2017

Maybe a "peace lily" (Spathiphyllum spp/cv). Available in a variety of sizes and generally tolerant of "house plant" conditions.

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