Our Medium Light Plants Collection includes a range of popular houseplants that do well in moderate light conditions. From Peperomia Prostata (String of Turtles) to Hoya Carnosa Tricolour, these plants offer a simple way to add greenery to your space. Ideal for easy maintenance, they bring a balance of colour and texture to any indoor setting.
Browse our Full Light Plants Collection for a selection of houseplants that thrive in bright conditions.
The Philodendron Scandens, also known as the Heartleaf Philodendron, is a timeless trailing houseplant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves that cascade beautifully from shelves, hanging baskets, or climbing poles. It’s a perfect mix of easy care and classic charm.
Add a soft shimmer of silver to your terrarium or indoor plant display with the Pilea Glaucophylla ‘Greyzy’, affectionately known as Silver Sparkles. This beautiful and fast-growing trailing plant features tiny, rounded grey-green leaves with a silvery sheen, creating a delicate carpet of texture.
Saintpaulia African Violet – Beautiful Terrarium & Indoor Spaces Houseplant
Add a splash of colour and charm to your indoor garden with the enchanting Saintpaulia African Violet. Renowned for its delicate, velvety blooms in vibrant shades of purple, pink, and white, this beloved houseplant thrives beautifully in terrariums, creating a captivating miniature landscape.
Dryopteris Erythrosora Autumn Fern – Hardy Fern for Indoors, Outdoors, Terrariums & Moss Bowls
Enhance your garden or indoor spaces with the graceful beauty of Dryopteris Erythrosora, commonly known as Autumn Fern. Famous for its vibrant copper-red young fronds, which mature into lush green foliage, this winter-hardy fern thrives in UK gardens, terrariums, moss bowls, and as an attractive indoor plant.
The Autumn Fern adapts beautifully to both indoor and outdoor environments, making it a versatile and charming addition. Whether planted in shaded garden beds, containers, moss bowls, or terrarium setups, it creates an elegant and natural aesthetic. Its resilience and adaptability make it perfect for gardeners of all levels.
Must have for Fern lovers and perfect also for a terrarium or kokedama! This low-maintenance and air-purifier houseplant can tolerate a very low level of sunlight.
The Bonsai Tree Ficus Ginseng is a stunning, easy-care bonsai that brings a touch of nature into any space. With its thick, gnarled roots and lush green foliage, this bonsai is not only a beautiful addition to your home but also an excellent choice for those new to bonsai care. Its adaptability makes it perfect for vivariums and terrariums, thriving in humid, enclosed environments while maintaining its striking appearance.
The Peperomia Piccolo Terrarium Houseplant is an exceptional addition to any plant collection. Known for its compact size and intricate foliage, it thrives in small spaces like desks, shelves, or terrariums. Its silvery-green leaves, adorned with deep green and red veins, make it a true standout.
A delicate, fast-growing vine perfect for terrariums and hanging displays!
Muehlenbeckia Complexa, commonly known as Necklace Vine or Angel Vibe Fern, is a fast-growing terrarium trailing houseplant with thin, wiry stems and small, round green leaves. Its trailing or climbing habit makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, terrariums, or trellises, adding a light, airy texture to any space. This easy-care plant is perfect for both beginners and experienced plant lovers.
The Scindapsus Argyraeus Pictus Satin Pothos is a stunning trailing houseplant with heart-shaped, velvety green leaves adorned with silvery variegation. This easy-care plant thrives in various lighting conditions and is perfect for both beginners and experienced plant lovers. Its cascading vines make it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, or trellises.
The Selaginella Apoda, also known as the Rainbow Moss, Spike Moss or the Wire Fern, is a beautiful and versatile plant that is perfect for use in terrariums.
When used in a terrarium, the Selaginella Apoda can create an interesting landscape and add extra texture.
Its small size and delicate foliage make it an excellent choice for use in miniature gardens or fairy gardens, adding a touch of magic to any space. This plant will be perfectly happy on it’s own too!
If you’re uncertain about how to create a terrarium, you can check out our article for guidance.
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Korean Rock Fern – Polystichum Tsussimense
The Korean Rock Fern (Polystichum tsussimense) is a compact, elegant fern with deep green, leathery fronds that bring structure and beauty to indoor and outdoor spaces. Native to East Asia, this fern has a naturally upright growth habit and glossy foliage, making it stand out from softer-textured ferns. Its hardy nature and rich green tones make it an excellent addition to any plant collection.
Sansevieria Snake Plant – The Ultimate Low-Maintenance Houseplant
Also known as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Viper’s Bowstring Hemp, or Saint George’s Sword, the Sansevieria Snake Plant is perfect for those who want an easy-care plant that thrives even when neglected. This hardy plant doesn’t need much water or sunlight, making it ideal for low-light spaces like offices, bedrooms, or any room in your home. Its sleek, upright leaves bring a modern touch to any decor, while it purifies the air and requires minimal attention.
Perfect for busy individuals or beginners, the Sansevieria is a stylish and stress-free addition to any space!
Our Marimo Moss Ball Cladophora Imperfect selection offers imperfect yet still happy Marimo moss balls at a very low price, helping us reduce waste while giving these unique moss balls a second chance to thrive in your home.
If you would like to purchase a whole set check this link. Explore our collection of premium, perfect Marimo Moss Balls here.
Tradescantia Zebrina ‘Pink Paradise’ – Wandering Plant with Pink and Silver Stripes
Also known as the Pink Friendship Inch Houseplant, Inch Plant, Friendship Plant, or Wondering Sailor Plant. Tradescantia Zebrina ‘Pink Paradise’ is a vibrant trailing plant known for its stunning mix of deep pink, silver, and green striped foliage. Each leaf shimmers with iridescent tones, creating a truly eye-catching display whether placed on a shelf, in a hanging pot, or grown along a moss pole. This fast-growing beauty is part of the spiderwort family and is loved for its easy care and dramatic trailing stems.
Introduce an iridescent touch to your terrarium or vivarium with Selaginella uncinata, also known as Peacock Moss. This rare and unusual plant features shimmering blue-green fronds that change hue depending on the light, adding a magical, fern-like quality to enclosed spaces.
This rare and unusual variety of Selaginella is rarely seen in the UK and not often available, but we’ve managed to secure a limited number of pots. Don’t wait too long—once they’re sold, they’ll be gone! Secure yours while you can and enjoy this unique, hard-to-find plant in your collection.
Elevate your indoor jungle with the stunning Monstera Thai Constellation, a rare and highly sought-after variety prized for its creamy, marbled variegation across broad, fenestrated leaves. This show-stopping plant brings tropical beauty and a luxurious feel to any bright indoor space.
If you want to speed up the growth process and get larger leaves with more fenestration don’t forget to get one of our handmade moss poles.
Looking for a unique, living gift that’s easy to care for and full of charm? The Marimo Moss Ball Eco-Glass Jar Kit is a wonderful choice for all ages. As the best UK supplier of Marimo moss balls, we offer a beautifully packaged, eco-friendly kit perfect for beginners, children, and plant lovers alike. Whether you’re after an unusual birthday gift, corporate giveaway, wedding favour, or bulk wholesale order, this kit ticks every box.
Brighten rooms with steady, indirect light using our medium light level plants. These adaptable varieties thrive near east- or west-facing windows or a little back from stronger sun, giving you lush growth without demanding care.
Perfect for living rooms, kitchens, and workspaces, they handle a blend of natural and artificial light with simple routines – regular watering and occasional pruning. Each plant is quality-checked, carefully packed, and comes with clear care notes so it settles quickly into your home.
For best results, place your plants 1-2 metres from a bright window and avoid harsh midday sun. Water when the top layer of soil feels dry, rotate weekly for even growth, and feed lightly in spring and summer. Favourites for this light level include pothos, philodendron, spider plant, peace lily and snake plant.
Looking for other light needs? Explore our Low Light Level Plants and High Light Level Plants.
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