A “daylight” or “full-spectrum” LED bulb that is equivalent to at least 60 watts will provide enough supplementary lighting to grow most plants indoors just fine. This is especially important in the darker winter months.įancy “grow” bulbs and red-blue LEDs aren’t necessary for your average houseplant, so don’t bother spending hundreds on a complicated setup. Place the plant next to the brightest window you have and use artificial lighting to provide extra light. If you don’t have a bright window in your home, you can still grow plants that require medium to high light levels.
On the other hand, if the edges of a plant’s leaves scorch, or the leaves bleach out or appear dull, then the light may be too bright. How do you know if plants aren’t getting enough light? The plant will not flower, it will show little new growth or spindly (leggy) growth, or it will lose its lower leaves. Make the change gradually, if possible, especially if moving a plant from a dark spot to a sunny area.
Plants become acclimated to light levels, so try not to move them from one light exposure to another too quickly. 
Rotate plants once in a while to encourage even growth and prevent legginess. All plants require a period of darkness it’s when they do most of their growing! Light exposure should not exceed 16 hours. Most houseplants grown for their flowers need to be within three feet of a bright window (examples: African violets, gardenias, orchids). Plants that do well in low light will be happy in north-facing windows (examples are snake plants, pothos, and the cast-iron plant). Plants that like partial shade or moderate light do best in east- and west-facing windows (examples are ficus, phildendrons, monstera, and bromeliads). Plants that can tolerate full sun and bright light thrive in south-facing windows (examples are cacti, aloe vera, tropical hibiscus, Lantana, and ponytail palms). If the lighting is to its liking, it will soon adjust. When you first bring a plant home, it’s normal for the plant to drop a few leaves as it gets used to its new space. For example, if you buy a cacti, you will need a window that provides bright light (or a supplemental light). Lightīefore you buy a houseplant, make sure your house can provide the amount of light that plant needs. To learn about a specific type of houseplant, check out our Houseplant Growing Guides. Keep your houseplants happy and healthy! From knowing how often to water to providing the correct amount of light, here are tips to ensure that your indoor plants not only stay alive, but thrive.
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