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Best plants for a north-facing window

North windows give gentle, low light all day; these plants are happy without any direct sun. Below are the 24 best houseplants for a north-facing window, ranked and matched to the conditions — every one with a full care guide.

Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Toxic to pets Easy
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Toxic to pets Easy
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum)
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum
Toxic to pets Easy
Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Pet-safe Easy
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
Pet-safe Easy
Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Toxic to pets Easy
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Toxic to pets Easy
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Toxic to pets Easy
Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia) (Peperomia obtusifolia)
Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia)
Peperomia obtusifolia
Pet-safe Easy
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana
Toxic to pets Easy
Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia seguine)
Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia seguine
Toxic to pets Easy
Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata)
Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
Toxic to pets Easy
Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum)
Arrowhead Plant
Syngonium podophyllum
Toxic to pets Easy
Grape Ivy (Cissus rhombifolia)
Grape Ivy
Cissus rhombifolia
Pet-safe Easy
Velvet Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum var. micans)
Velvet Leaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum var. micans
Toxic to pets Easy
Philodendron Brasil (Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil')
Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
Toxic to pets Easy
Beefsteak Begonia (Begonia × erythrophylla)
Beefsteak Begonia
Begonia × erythrophylla
Toxic to pets Easy
Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia caperata)
Emerald Ripple Peperomia
Peperomia caperata
Pet-safe Easy
Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia)
Button Fern
Pellaea rotundifolia
Pet-safe Easy
Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora)
Autumn Fern
Dryopteris erythrosora
Pet-safe Easy
Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum)
Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
Pet-safe Easy
Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum)
Holly Fern
Cyrtomium falcatum
Pet-safe Easy
Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa)
Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa
Pet-safe Easy
Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Pet-safe Easy

What makes a good plant for a north-facing window

North windows give gentle, low light all day; these plants are happy without any direct sun.

FAQ

What are the best plants for a north-facing window?

Snake Plant, ZZ Plant, Chinese Evergreen rank among the best. See the full matched list above, each with its own care guide.

Are these plants easy to care for?

Most picks here are beginner-friendly — each card shows its difficulty, light and watering needs so you can match one to your routine.

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