Houseplants for Bright Light
Houseplants varieties that love bright, direct light
Plants that prefer bright Light – usually means a sunny, southern or western facing window that receives direct light. They require a minimum of five to six hours of sunlight every day. During the winter months, this can be a challenge which often leads one to moving a plant closer to the sunny window. However, with the sun often comes a cold draft from the window which the plant cannot tolerate.
Aloe Vera – Aloe barbadensis miller:Prefers bright, direct sunlight. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. It’s drought-tolerant and doesn’t need frequent watering.
Cactus – various species:Requires bright, direct sunlight. Ideal for sunny windowsills or bright rooms. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Croton Plant – Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum:This brightly colored plant requires attentive care. As the plant matures, the leaves change color and become brighter.
Fiddle Leaf Fig – Ficus lyrata:Like many ficus, sometimes, you have to move the plant until the plant performs as if content. This plant needs consistent bright light, by a sunny window if possible. Once you notice it starting to lean towards the light, turn it every month or so.
Hibiscus – Hibiscus rosa-sinensis:Thrives in bright, direct sunlight. It needs at least 6 hours of sun daily to bloom well. Keep the soil consistently moist. Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Jade Plant – Crassula ovata:Loves to be in bright, direct light. South-facing windows are ideal. Let the soil dry out between waterings. Jade plants are succulents and store water in their leaves.
Norfolk Island Pine – Araucaria heterophylla: A needled evergreen native to subtropical regions in the South Pacific. However, despite the name, it is not an actual pine tree, and in its native environment (Norfolk Island, near New Zealand), can grow up to 200 feet tall. Norfolk Island Pine's prefer bright light, are almost drought tolerant plants but like it warm with humidity.
Rubber Plant – Ficus elastica:This is a great houseplant for a beginner because althought they prefer bright light, they are adaptable to filtered or low light. Rubber Plants like to stay warm around 60˚ to 65˚ at night and 75˚ to 80˚ F during the day. Avoid temps lower than 55˚ F and cold drafts.
Yucca Cane – Yucca:This slow growing houseplant is drought tolerant, making it a wonderfully low maintenance plant.
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