Turn Your Garden Into A Nighttime Wonderland With These 6 Glowing Plants

We are blessed with natural miracles. From breathtaking views to blooming plants, nature has given us everything we need to live a fulfilling life. Read on to learn about plants that glow at night. 

 
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Who doesn’t want a glowing garden? If you are someone who is looking to add lights to your garden then rather than getting fairy lights you can get some bioluminescent plants. Bioluminescent plants refer to those plants that glow in the dark. These plants are pollinated by nocturnal insects like moths and thus plants evolved to match the behaviour of the plant. Let’s take a look at the list of plants that can add light to your garden.

Firefly Plant

The firefly plant scientifically named Physalis alkekengi is a Chinese lantern plant. It has vibrant orange berries-like fruits that glow in the dark. It is a great addition to your garden especially during autumn.

Moonflowers

Scientifically named as Ipomoea alba, moonflowers feature large, white fragrant flowers that add a touch of mystery to your house garden. You can add this plant for an aesthetic appeal to your garden.

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Northern Lights

Scientifically named as Calochortus luteus, Northern lights feature bioluminescent petals that glow in the dark. The colour ranges from yellow to pink and green. They will look magical if you add them to your garden.

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Evening Primrose

Evening Primrose is a popular plant (plants to beautify your living room) with sweet yellow wildflowers. They seem like cute plants but they can reach up to the height of 4 feet. They bloom at night and give off the smell of lemon.

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Four o’clock Plant

The four o’clock plant is a popular indoor plant with interesting flowers. They are available in a variety of colours, patterns and shapes. They start changing colour when they age. It turns from yellow to pink and white and then light violet. However, they bloom after late afternoon instead of at night.

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Kadupul

Kadapul also known as Queen of the Night is a unique plant (how to take care of herbs at home) that is native to Sri Lanka. It has beautiful and fragrant white flowers which bloom and glow around midnight.

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