The Indoor Plant That Thrives Is High-Humidity And Low-Light

Think about how it feels to bring a new plant home — that heart-racing excitement of choosing the perfect place to display it. Unfortunately, any hopes you have for the future of your newest houseplant can dwindle once you notice it yellowing or becoming leggy due to insufficient light. Not all plants are meant for adding color to those dimmer, cozier corners of your house, so it's essential to find the right one for those areas. For areas of your home with indirect lighting and high humidity, consider one specific plant — the aluminum plant.

Aluminum plants (Pilea cadierei) are stunning houseplants native to tropical regions in China and Vietnam. Because of this, it's best to replicate its natural growing conditions for optimal results. Once you nail the high levels of humidity they need, though, aluminum plants are fairly low-maintenance. This makes them an easy plant for beginners.

Of course, one of the most important things to keep in mind when growing any plant is sunlight. At a glance, aluminum plants prefer to grow in bright, indirect light. However, being a relatively easygoing houseplant, they can also tolerate dimmer conditions, such as dappled sunlight, deep shade, or partial shade. This makes it perfect for areas in your home that aren't dark but may not receive nearly as much sunlight as those with a south-facing window.

Knowing the essentials it needs to survive is crucial for successfully growing an aluminum plant indoors. While aluminum plants can grow in dimmer conditions, too much time without adequate sunlight can leave them without their signature eye-catching pattern. As a result, you may want to try placing them in an area with either an east- or north-facing window.

When you're caring for this easy-to-grow houseplant, it's also important to create the right environment for it, temperature and humidity-wise. They grow best in temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, making them ideal for most households. Humidity plays a big role in the success of your aluminum plant, which is why a steamy bathroom can be a solid growing location. You may also want to find other ways to increase humidity for your aluminum plant, such as investing in a humidifier. This is a good option for non-bathroom locations. If that's not an option, consider misting your aluminum plant regularly or placing it on a tray with pebbles and water. When it comes to soil hydration, you want to ensure it remains moist but not waterlogged.