At Garden Up, we’ve designed and maintained greenery for 30+ restaurants in India, including popular names like PopTates, Urban Tadka, Chimichurri, and Vanilla Miel. Each project came with its own challenges—low lighting, high footfall, and demanding interiors. Through these experiences, we’ve identified which plants survive and thrive in restaurant environments.
If you’re an architect, interior designer, or restaurant owner, here’s an objective, proven guide to the best indoor plants for restaurants in India, categorized by light conditions.
🌱 Indoor Plants That Grow Well Under Artificial Light (LED ~1000 lumen)
These are the best plants for restaurants with no natural light and ceiling spotlights or LED top lighting:
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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) – Elegant blooms, air-purifying, low maintenance.
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Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) – Striking leaves, great for corners and partitions.
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Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) – Extremely hardy, thrives in low light.
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Aglaonema Dove – Compact foliage, decorative, easy to care for.
✅ Keyword focus: low maintenance indoor plants, restaurant plants for artificial light
🌿 Best Plants for Restaurants Near Windows (Natural + Artificial Light)
If your restaurant has windows, skylights, or partial natural light, these plants are perfect for creating a lush and welcoming vibe:
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Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) – A designer favorite for bold statement greenery.
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China Doll (Radermachera sinica) – Adds softness and texture to interiors.
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Rhapis Palm (Lady Palm) – Elegant and upright, ideal for entrances.
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Areca Palm – Low-maintenance, tropical, and vibrant for open layouts.
✅ Keyword focus: best plants for restaurants with natural light, greenery for restaurant interiors
🌑 Low-Light Indoor Plants for Dark Restaurant Corners
We generally avoid plants in completely dark areas. But if you must bring life into those tricky spaces, there’s one plant that never fails:
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Snake Plant (Sansevieria, Green variety) – The most resilient plant for restaurants. In one of our pub projects with almost no light, it was the only plant that survived both the darkness and heavy foot traffic.
✅ Keyword focus: best low-light plants for restaurants, indoor plants for pubs and cafes
Why These Plants Work for Restaurants
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Low-maintenance indoor plants – Require minimal watering and care.
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Durable in high-traffic spaces – Can handle air-conditioning, movement, and irregular care.
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Versatile aesthetics – From bold statement plants to subtle accents, they work in all design styles.
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Proven in Indian restaurants – These recommendations come from real-world projects, not theory.
Final Thought
When planning greenery for restaurant interiors, the golden rule is simple: match plants to light conditions. This not only ensures plant survival but also reduces replacement and maintenance costs.
For architects, interior designers, and restaurant owners in India, these low-maintenance indoor plants are your safest bet to create beautiful, sustainable, and guest-friendly spaces. We will be happy to assist you in plant selection for your project, reach us at 7738398996 or email at info@gardenup.in