Question
Hi. I have recently had an Atrium closed in. I am tring to find plants that strive on no sunlight now. Do you have any ideas?

Answer
Sue,
If there are any windows left in the room or other outdoor light sources many tropical plants will survive easily if taken care of properly.

If not, there are numerous plants that will grow under low light conditions - they do need artificial lights (Florescent or other). Numerous times I have had live plants indoors in rooms with no windows. As long as you pick the right ones and water them appropriately they will survive.

Water your plants based on how much they weigh when thoroughly watered VS when they are ready to be watered again. Plants die from too frequent waterings, not from how much water you give them at one time. Pick the pot up and feel how heavy it is after watering it thoroughly. Don't water it again until it feels considerably lighter. Depending on plant types, sunlight exposure and pot size plants will need water at many different rates from once a day to once a month or more.

A few I would recommend are peace lilies (Spathiphyliums), arborcolas (dwarf Scheffleras), pothos, philodendron, ponytails, and lucky bamboo. Most garden centers should be able to advise you what plants will do well in low light conditions. Take a look at a mall near you to see which plants are easy to take care of in low light. A lot of the ones I named you will find in interior landscapes.
Hope this helps.
Good luck,
Rick in southern NJ