We do not all have the glory of a sun-drenched solarium to sip our tea in amongst our thriving, sun-loving plants. Sigh. Not only do we not all have solariums but many of us are working with low light throughout our apartments. Double sigh. However, living in a home that is light-challenged does not mean we must be plant deficient!

Prized and loved by many, the Ficus lyrata or fiddle leaf fig is a beautiful, large-leafed plant. Cultivated as a tree or bush form, you’ve probably seen it in a design magazine or movie. It’s beautiful, no doubt there, but there are a few things you should know before you take one home.

Are you plant-curious? Do you think you may be ready to become a plant parent? If you are looking to make your home a little greener, but have no idea where to begin, we have three plants for you to consider! These are typically the plants that we suggest because they are easy to care for, low maintenance, and pretty understanding of different lighting conditions. Let’s go!