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.
Begonia amphioxus is a rare red spotted begonia known for its long narrow leaves covered in striking crimson dots. This unusual tropical plant is highly sought after by collectors and grows especially well in terrariums, vivariums and humid indoor plant displays.
Crassula arborescens ‘Magic’ Plant in 12cm Pot (Bonsai Style Succulent)
Meet Crassula arborescens ‘Magic’, a quirky, bonsai style succulent with wavy, curled leaves and fine pink-red edging. It naturally forms a mini tree shape as it matures, giving you that bonsai look without the fuss. This one is ideal for beginners, busy plant parents, and anyone who loves a sculptural plant for a sunny windowsill.
Sold in a 12cm nursery pot. Approximate height is around 20 to 25cm (see photos for scale).
Epiphyllum ‘Leon Herrick’ is a beautiful trailing jungle cactus with long, flat green stems that create a soft, flowing look. Unlike desert cacti, this species naturally grows in tropical environments, making it well suited to indoor conditions.
Its elegant trailing growth makes it ideal for hanging pots or placing on shelves where the stems can cascade naturally. With the right care, Epiphyllum can also produce large, fragrant flowers, adding even more interest to this unusual houseplant.
Easy to care for and fast growing, it is a great choice for beginners as well as experienced plant collectors.
Stephania Erecta is an unusual caudex houseplant loved for its round, potato-like bulb and delicate leafy growth. A striking choice for collectors, this quirky plant brings sculptural character to shelves, desks and plant displays.
A beautiful variegated Ficus triangularis ‘Sweetheart’ with cream-edged, heart-shaped leaves and a compact, bushy shape. Perfect for bright indoor spaces, plant shelves and stylish home displays. Best kept in bright, indirect light with careful watering.
Quick care guide
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light
💧 Water: Allow the top soil to dry before watering
💦 Humidity: Average to moderate humidity
🌡️ Temperature: Keep warm and away from draughts
🌱 Extra tip: Avoid moving it too often, as ficus plants prefer a stable spot
Plant benefits
Air-purifying: Yes
Ideal for gifts: Yes
Best for: Bright homes, offices, shelves, plant stands and collectors
Growth habit: Upright, branching and bushy
Tradescantia Purple Heart Variegata is a colourful trailing houseplant with long purple leaves striped with shades of pink, cream and green.
Fast-growing and easy to propagate, it looks beautiful trailing from a shelf or hanging planter. Regular trimming encourages fuller, bushier growth and even more colourful new leaves.
Why you’ll love it:
• Striking purple, pink and cream foliage
• Fast-growing trailing stems
• Easy to trim and propagate
• Perfect for shelves and hanging planters
• Includes access to our complete QR care guide
Anthurium crystallinum is a spectacular foliage plant known for its large, heart-shaped leaves, velvety texture and striking silver-white veins.
New leaves often emerge in warm bronze or copper tones before gradually deepening to rich green as they mature. With the right care, the leaves can grow increasingly large and become an impressive feature in any indoor plant collection.
Why you’ll love it:
• Dark, velvety, heart-shaped foliage
• Striking silver-white leaf veins
• Bronze-toned new growth
• A beautiful choice for rare plant collectors
• Carefully packed for UK delivery
• Includes access to our complete QR care guide
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.
At Highland Moss, we take pride in our plants, customer service, and expert care advice. But don’t just take our word for it, our community of plant lovers has spoken! With over 4400 verified 5-star reviews, our customers love our healthy moss and plants, expert packaging, and fast delivery.
Verified ownerSuch a clever idea! I love it – works really well and the purple is a fun pop of colour on top of the moss pole.
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