Apartment living isn’t always forgiving for plants. Not all of us are blessed with big, sunny bay windows. Perhaps nothing more than a sliver into an alleyway. With so little light the selection can be somewhat limited.

Calathea is a great choice for these low light conditions. Unlike many other low light plants, calathea is a favorite for the varying colors and bold patterns on the leaves. The prefer high humidity, which makes them a great bathroom plant. They like the soil to be consistently moist but don’t want to be sitting in water.

Also, calathea leaves open and close depending on the time day. Sweet.