16+ Inspiring Skylight Plant Ideas for Your Home

Hey there, plant lovers! Skylights are like a secret weapon for turning your home into a lush haven. Let’s dive into some creative ways to make the most of that natural light streaming through your ceiling.

String of Pearls for Drama

A string of pearls under a skylight, adding drama and character to the room.

Hang a string of pearls plant under your skylight for a dramatic cascading effect. Its unique look always wows visitors and adds character to any room.

Possibly handy products:

Hanging Planter with Chain: Elevate your string of pearls with a chic hanging planter. Perfect for a dramatic skylight display.
Indoor Plant Soil Mix: Ensure optimal growth for your string of pearls with this nutrient-rich indoor plant soil mix.
LED Grow Light Strip: Enhance skylight benefits with a grow light strip. Boosts plant health in low-light conditions.

Shelves of Succulents

Line your skylight with shelves filled with succulents—they thrive in the abundant light. I once helped a friend set this up, and it became the highlight of their home office.

These products might be useful:

Adjustable Wooden Plant Shelves: Maximize your skylight space with adjustable shelves for a beautiful, organized succulent display.
Assorted Succulent Plant Pack: Elevate your decor with an assorted pack of hardy succulents perfect for abundant skylight light.
Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit: Ensure your succulents thrive with an easy-to-install automatic drip irrigation system.

A Tropical Corner with Monstera

A monstera plant under a skylight, adding a tropical vibe to the room.

Create a mini jungle by placing a monstera in the corner of your skylit room. Its large leaves will catch the light beautifully, adding a touch of the tropics to your space.

You might give these a try:

Natural Woven Plant Basket: Enhance your monstera’s charm with a stylish woven basket, adding texture to any space.
Full-Spectrum Grow Light: Ensure healthy monstera growth by simulating sunlight with a compact, energy-efficient grow light.
Decorative Floor Plant Stand: Elevate your monstera with a decorative stand, creating a striking focal point in your room.

Cacti Array for a Desert Vibe

A diverse array of cacti thriving under a skylight, bringing a desert vibe indoors.

For a low-maintenance option, arrange a variety of cacti under your skylight. They love the sunlight and will give your space a unique, desert-like feel.

Items that may come in handy:

Large Indoor Cactus Plant: Transform your home with this commanding cactus, perfect under a bright skylight.
Succulent and Cactus Soil Mix: Ensure your cacti thrive with this specially formulated soil mix.
Decorative Plant Pot for Cactus: Enhance your décor with this stylish plant pot, a great fit for any cactus.

Trailing Ivy for Elegance

Trailing ivy under a skylight, creating an elegant, cascading effect.

Let ivy trail down from your skylight for a touch of elegance and whimsy. It’s a trick I love to use for adding vertical interest in any space.

A few things you might like:

Hanging Planters for Ivy: Elevate your skylight scene with stylish hanging planters that showcase cascading ivy beautifully.
Artificial Trailing Ivy Vines: Enjoy maintenance-free greenery above your skylight with realistic artificial ivy vines that add charm.
Indoor Plant Grow Light: Boost the growth of your skylight ivy with specialized indoor plant grow lights.

Herbs on a Kitchen Skylight

Herbs growing under a kitchen skylight, bringing fresh flavors to the cooking space.

Transform your kitchen with a herb garden under the skylight. Basil and rosemary will flourish here, making cooking more aromatic and fun.

Try these:

Self-Watering Herb Planters: Simplify herb care with self-watering planters and keep your basil and rosemary thriving effortlessly.
Herb Growing Starter Kit: Kickstart your herb garden under the skylight with an easy-to-use growing starter kit.
Adjustable Plant Stand: Enhance skylight sun exposure with a stylish adjustable plant stand for your indoor herbs.

Orchid Elegance

Elegant orchids thriving under a skylight, showcasing their vibrant blooms.

Place a few orchids under your skylight for a pop of color and elegance. Their exotic blooms thrive in the filtered light, as I’ve seen in many of my client’s homes.

A few relevant products:

Artificial Orchid Arrangement: Add lasting elegance with low-maintenance artificial orchids under your skylight for vibrant decor.
Orchid Potting Mix: Ensure healthy orchid growth with specialized potting mix, great for thriving under skylights.
Orchid Care Kit: Get a comprehensive orchid care kit to maintain your blooms with ease and beauty.

Mediterranean Vibes with Olive Trees

An olive tree under a skylight, bringing a touch of Mediterranean warmth indoors.

Bring a touch of the Mediterranean indoors with a small olive tree placed under your skylight. The soft light will help it thrive, adding a rustic charm.

Check if these fit your needs:

Indoor Olive Tree: Enhance your home with a lush indoor olive tree for that Mediterranean charm and elegance.
Skylight Plant Stand: Elevate your olive tree with a stylish plant stand for perfect sunlight exposure and display.
Self-Watering Planter: Simplify plant care using a self-watering planter, ensuring consistent moisture for your olive tree.

Mix of Air Plants

Air plants suspended under a skylight, creating a modern, airy display.

Create a striking display with a collection of air plants suspended under your skylight. They’re easy to care for and add an airy, modern feel to any room.

Explore these options:

Set of Assorted Air Plants: Beautify your skylight area with easy-to-maintain air plants, adding a refreshing touch.
Hanging Glass Terrariums: Elevate your decor with elegant glass terrariums, perfect for showcasing air plants stylishly.
Adjustable Plant Hanging Kit: Create a dynamic display with this versatile kit, ideal for arranging hanging air plants.

Pet-Friendly Spider Plants

For those with furry friends, spider plants are perfect as they’re non-toxic and thrive under skylights. They’re a favorite in many of my pet-loving clients’ homes.

Some handy options:

Self-Watering Planter Pot: Keep your spider plants hydrated effortlessly with this self-watering pot, ideal for busy pet owners.
Organic Potting Soil for Indoor Plants: Nourish your spider plants with organic soil, offering optimal growth and a natural environment.
Plant Stand for Indoor Plants: Elevate your spider plants with this stylish stand, enhancing both plant health and room aesthetics.

Colorful Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea under a skylight, bringing vibrant color and energy to the space.

Add a splash of color with bougainvillea under your skylight. Its vibrant blooms love sunlight and will brighten up any space.

Possibly helpful picks:

Bougainvillea Live Plant: Enhance your space with a live bougainvillea plant; perfect for bright sunlight under skylights.
Decorative Plant Pot: Add elegance with a decorative pot, ideal for showcasing vibrant bougainvillea indoors.
Sunlight-Enhancing Grow Light: Maximize plant growth with a grow light, perfect for boosting skylight exposure.

Peaceful Palms

Palms under a skylight, adding a peaceful and calming vibe to the room.

For a serene atmosphere, place palms under your skylight. Their graceful fronds add a calming presence, perfect for any room.

May just do the trick:

Indoor Palm Plant: Transform your space by adding a touch of nature with this elegant indoor palm plant.
Large Palm Planter: Enhance your palm’s beauty with a stylish large planter, perfect for any decor theme.
Indoor Plant Fertilizer: Boost growth and vitality of your palms with this specially formulated indoor plant fertilizer.

Scented Jasmine

Jasmine under a skylight, filling the room with its enchanting fragrance.

Let the sweet scent of jasmine fill your home by placing it under a skylight. Its aromatic blooms love the sunlight and will enchant your senses.

A few helpful options:

Indoor Jasmine Plant: Enhance your space with a delightful jasmine plant that thrives under direct sunlight.
Plant Grow Light: Ensure consistent light for your jasmine with a versatile, adjustable grow light setup.
Decorative Plant Stand: Showcase your jasmine elegantly with a stylish plant stand that complements any décor.

Vibrant Bromeliads

Bromeliads under a skylight, bringing vibrant color and tropical vibes to the room.

For a tropical splash, place bromeliads under your skylight. Their vibrant colors and textures will captivate anyone who enters the room.

A few suggestions:

Bromeliad Plant Live: Brighten your space with vibrant bromeliads under your skylight for a tropical atmosphere.
Indoor Plant Pot with Drainage: Ensure healthy plant growth with stylish pots designed for perfect drainage and robust support.
Grow Light for Indoor Plants: Boost your bromeliads’ growth with energy-efficient grow lights for optimal indoor conditions.

Zen with Bamboo

Bamboo under a skylight, offering a zen and meditative atmosphere.

Achieve a zen-like atmosphere with bamboo under your skylight. Its tall, slender stalks create a peaceful and meditative environment.

These products might help:

Artificial Bamboo Plant: Enhance your zen space with this lifelike bamboo plant. Maintain beauty without the fuss.
Bamboo Plant Stand: Elevate your bamboo display with this stylish plant stand, perfect for any serene setting.
Bamboo Water Fountain: Add tranquility to your bamboo area with a gentle and calming bamboo water fountain.

Lush Boston Ferns

Boston ferns under a skylight, adding a lush and classic texture to the room.

For a classic touch, line your skylight with Boston ferns. They thrive in the indirect light and create a lush, textured look.

Maybe worth checking out:

Hanging Planter for Ferns: Elevate your space with stylish hanging planters, perfect for showcasing lush Boston ferns.
Indoor Plant Care Kit: Keep your ferns thriving with a complete care kit, ensuring healthy, vibrant growth.
Automatic Plant Watering System: Ensure consistent hydration for your ferns with an easy-to-use automatic watering system.

Text: Joyce Peterson