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title: "Does anyone keep plants in their basement? I live in Michigan and am…"
description: "Does anyone keep plants in their basement? I live in Michigan and am trying to liven up my basement space. I have 10+ houseplants I keep upstairs and it…"
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author: "Nikki"
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# Does anyone keep plants in their basement? I live in Michigan and am…

_Posted by Nikki on 2023-12-30_

Does anyone keep plants in their basement? I live in Michigan and am trying to liven up my basement space. I have 10+ houseplants I keep upstairs and it improves the mood so much. The basement is just a bit drafty, and the windows let in some light- but not much.  
Would I just be setting the plant up for a quick death? Any thoughts or ideas that have worked?

## 3 comments

### Plantasia commented on 2023-12-30

Grow lights will help. Look into getting plants that will tolerate low light as well… Pothos and snake plant for example. Good luck 🌱😊

### KelOlivi commented on 2023-12-30

Pothos is a good option but they will still go leggy with low light but maybe if you sat them in the window with a grow light? I’d take a look at cast iron plants and zz plants. I’ve known folks that grow them with literally no windows and they’ve survived. A grow light never hurts also! Drafty is okay as long as it’s not getting below their acceptable temps.

### Nikki commented on 2023-12-30

Thank you both! I have a grow light I could definitely set up down there, now I know that the cooler temp won’t be a huge deal :)

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