India, Nov. 22 -- Some days I can sense the air at home getting dull, almost weighed down by stale smells from the kitchen, furniture and the general chaos outside. With rising pollution in our cities and more apartments closing out natural sunshine, indoor air feels heavier than ever.

I have always loved plants and flowers, but keeping them alive in dim rooms has been a long personal struggle. The moment the leaves turn brown, I rush the plant to the terrace, and it never quite recovers. So I finally sat down, spoke to nursery owners, my gardener and a few plant-loving friends to figure out which plants stay happy even in low light. I work under bright white light all day and feel like I live in a constant vitamin D deficit, so finding ...