Depriving corridors, entrance halls, interior rooms or bathrooms of any foliage whatsoever because of the lack of light is not a correct decision because the variety of plants available is so large and diverse that it is simply a question of finding those that best adapt to these conditions.

Strong and long-lasting plants
The aglaonema. This is a plant with fairly large leaves and varied colours. It withstands lowlight temperatures without any problems. However, it cannot tolerate lack of humidity and therefore requires regular watering and a sprinkling of its leaves a couple of times a week. It also requires a stable temperature of no less than 15�C. It thus adapts to interior life as long as it is kept away from draughts and open windows.

Alocasia. This plant is ideal for interior rooms and has a fairly wild appearance, with large leaves similar to elephants' ears. It is a good size, up to 1-1.5 meters and requires humid conditions, which is why it must be kept away from heating. It is best to keep it close to the window but away from the direct sunlight.

Aspidistra. This plant also adapts to low light conditions. Originating in the Far East, this is a resistant plant which happens to be one of the longer lasting interior species. It usually flowers in summer and requires moderate watering all year round, but less in winter. If it is not too large and there is a little light, it can even survive in bathrooms and entrance halls.

Kentia. This is an elegant and stylised type of palm tree which, if cared for, can last for years. If planted outside it should be kept in shaded areas, watered regularly and fertilised monthly in spring and summer. However, it grows slowly and its price is a little high.

Phylodendron. This attractive creeper grows very quickly. It requires frequent watering and very hot and humid surroundings, although it does withstand lack of sunlight, which makes the bathroom an ideal spot to keep it. However, that it grows so quickly and that the bathroom is often not the largest room of the house means that you should prune it frequently and plant the cuttings in new pots.

Begonia. This plant is much liked for its flowers, which bud during several months of the year and come in colours that range from white to pink. It prefers sheltered conditions and in continental countries should be kept indoors. It can occupy the smallest comers of the house since it is fairly small in size and requires abundant but infrequent watering. It is best to fertilise it every three months.

Fitonia. This is another species that is ideal for entrance halls and corridors. Some varieties have reddish leaves and it likes frequent watering: at least two to three times a week in summer. It can be fertilised every 15 days and in spring it is advisable to move it to a larger pot if it has grown a lot. The sanseviera variety grows without any problems in passageways and entrance halls. It has attractive and resistant elongated leaves and is famed for its hardiness. It does not like too much humidity and combines well with modern, unfussy surroundings.

Ideal for bathrooms
The ivy and fern are two species that can give your bathroom a touch of greenery. The first is Mediterranean in origin and requires a moderate amount of water. If it lacks light the leaves are completely green. The fern meanwhile grows in dark and humid surroundings in forests and thus prefers similar conditions when in captivity. Resistant and very ornamental, it grows fairly rapidly.