How Do You Provide Adequate Lighting To Indoor Plants?
Hundreds of plant varieties are grown as houseplants because they thrive in indoor low light conditions. This doesn’t mean that their light requirements can be ignored or neglected. In fact, a common affliction among indoor plants is light deprivation. For success in indoor gardening, consider these tips on how to provide adequate and proper lighting. Know your plants. Before you acquire new houseplants, study up on their growth requirements. Pay attention to their needs for light intensity and duration. Know that there are three levels of light requirements: a. Full Sun-about six hours of direct, unscreened light. b. Half Shade-only a few hours of direct, unscreened light, usually in the morning or late afternoon, with the rest of the day in the shade. c. Full Shade-very little or no sun, or in the shadows all day. Know which days of the year are longer than others, and how far and how long the sun reaches into your windows. Consider the shading provided by nearby trees, trellises, ta
