Some houseplants tolerate low light better than others, but low light does not mean no light. A tolerant species may survive and grow slowly in a dim location while another declines; a place with no natural light or sufficient grow lighting cannot support photosynthesis long term.
Separate low-light tolerance from thriving
A plant may hold its leaves for months with minimal growth without being in ideal conditions. Active growth, strong variegation, or flowering often requires more light than the minimum needed for survival.
Choose genuinely low-light-tolerant species
Pothos, snake plants, ZZ plants, and some cast-iron plants generally tolerate dim interiors better than many flowering plants or succulents. Even so, they still need usable light and should not remain in permanent darkness.
Water more cautiously in low light
When growth and evaporation slow, potting mix may stay wet longer. Do not keep the same watering schedule used in a bright location; check actual moisture before adding water.
Use grow lighting when the location is too dark
Appropriate grow lighting can make a window-poor corner workable, but it must provide enough intensity and duration for that plant. A decorative bulb left on for a few hours does not automatically replace useful grow light.