Light library
How much light does your plant need?
— the real answer for 10153 species.
Pick a plant for its exact light requirement — the footcandle and lux band, the window and room to put it in, the signs it is scorching or etiolating, and how the need shifts in winter. No generic advice: a full-sun succulent page reads nothing like a low-light snake plant page, because the requirement is built from each plant's real needs.
Full direct sun
Succulents, cacti and sun-craving bloomers. They want the brightest, most direct light you can give them indoors and slowly etiolate in the "bright indirect" most houseplants enjoy.
How much light does jade plant need?
Crassula ovata
At least 4-6 hours of direct sun. A south or west-facing windowsill is ideal; insufficient light causes leggy stretched growth.
How much light does aloe vera need?
Aloe barbadensis
A south-facing window with several hours of direct sun. Leaves stretch and pale in low light.
How much light does bird of paradise need?
Strelitzia reginae
The brightest spot in your home — several hours of direct sun. Insufficient light prevents flowering and produces leggy growth.
How much light does string of pearls need?
Curio rowleyanus (formerly Senecio rowleyanus)
4-6 hours of bright light, with some direct sun. A south or east-facing window is ideal; insufficient light produces sparse strands and shrivelled pearls.
How much light does yucca need?
Yucca elephantipes
Bright indirect to direct sun. A south or west-facing window keeps growth tight and compact.
How much light does ponytail palm need?
Beaucarnea recurvata
Bright indirect to direct sun. A south or east-facing window is ideal.
How much light does kalanchoe need?
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
4-6 hours of bright light, with some direct sun. Insufficient light prevents flowering.
How much light does christmas cactus need?
Schlumbergera bridgesii
Bright indirect light, with some morning sun. Avoid hot midday sun.
How much light does cacti (general care) need?
Cactaceae
4-6 hours of direct sun for most desert species. South-facing windows or grow lights produce the strongest growth and the best flowering.
How much light does echeveria need?
Echeveria
4-6 hours of bright light, including some direct sun. Insufficient light causes the rosette to stretch and flatten.
How much light does sedum need?
Sedum
4-6 hours of bright light. Indoors a south or west window is ideal; outdoor garden sedums want full sun.
How much light does haworthia need?
Haworthiopsis attenuata
Bright indirect light. Tolerates an hour of gentle direct sun but burns in harsh midday light.
How much light does lithops need?
Lithops
5-6 hours of direct sun. South-facing windows or grow lights are essential for healthy leaf pairs.
How much light does lavender need?
Lavandula angustifolia
6+ hours of direct sun for strong flowering and oil content.
How much light does chamomile need?
Matricaria chamomilla
Full sun to light shade.
How much light does rose need?
Rosa
6+ hours of direct sun for the best flowering and disease resistance.
How much light does tulip need?
Tulipa
Full sun while in growth and flower.
How much light does daffodil need?
Narcissus
Full sun while in leaf and flower; happy in dappled spring sun under deciduous trees.
How much light does hibiscus need?
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
6+ hours of direct sun for heavy flowering.
How much light does geranium (pelargonium) need?
Pelargonium × hortorum
6+ hours of direct sun for the heaviest flowering.
How much light does petunia need?
Petunia × hybrida
6+ hours of direct sun for heavy flowering.
How much light does marigold need?
Tagetes
6+ hours of direct sun.
How much light does zinnia need?
Zinnia elegans
6+ hours of direct sun. Shade encourages mildew and weak stems.
How much light does dahlia need?
Dahlia pinnata
6-8 hours of direct sun for heavy flowering.
Full sun (outdoor crops)
Outdoor edibles and sun herbs. Yield is directly limited by light — these need 6–8 hours of unobstructed direct sun, far more than any windowsill provides.
How much light does tomato need?
Solanum lycopersicum
6-8 hours of direct sun daily. Less than 6 hours produces leggy plants with poor fruit set.
How much light does pepper need?
Capsicum annuum
6-8 hours of direct sun. Peppers slow visibly below 18°C and stop flowering above 32°C.
How much light does basil need?
Ocimum basilicum
6+ hours of direct sun or a strong grow light indoors. Low light produces leggy plants with weak flavour.
How much light does cucumber need?
Cucumis sativus
6-8 hours of direct sun. Less light produces fewer female flowers and smaller fruit.
How much light does lettuce need?
Lactuca sativa
4-6 hours of sun; afternoon shade in heat extends the harvest window.
How much light does bean need?
Phaseolus vulgaris
6+ hours of direct sun. Beans slow visibly below 18°C.
How much light does garlic need?
Allium sativum
6+ hours of direct sun once growth resumes in spring.
How much light does pea need?
Pisum sativum
6+ hours of sun; a little afternoon shade is fine in warmer zones.
How much light does squash need?
Cucurbita pepo
6-8 hours of direct sun.
How much light does carrot need?
Daucus carota
6+ hours of sun.
How much light does herb garden need?
mixed culinary herbs
6+ hours of direct sun for most culinary herbs; parsley and mint tolerate a little less.
How much light does strawberries need?
Fragaria × ananassa
6-8 hours of direct sun. Insufficient sun produces small, pale fruit.
How much light does blueberries need?
Vaccinium corymbosum
6-8 hours of direct sun. Shaded plants crop poorly.
How much light does raspberries need?
Rubus idaeus
6+ hours of direct sun produces the heaviest crop. Tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates.
How much light does mint need?
Mentha
Full sun to part shade. Afternoon shade keeps the leaves tender.
How much light does rosemary need?
Salvia rosmarinus
6+ hours of direct sun. Shade weakens flavour and encourages mildew.
How much light does thyme need?
Thymus vulgaris
6+ hours of direct sun. Shade reduces essential oil content and flavour.
How much light does oregano need?
Origanum vulgare
6+ hours of direct sun for the best flavour. Tolerates light shade.
How much light does parsley need?
Petroselinum crispum
Full sun to part shade. Afternoon shade in hot climates keeps the leaves tender.
How much light does cilantro / coriander need?
Coriandrum sativum
Full sun to part shade. Afternoon shade in hot climates delays bolting.
How much light does sage need?
Salvia officinalis
6+ hours of direct sun for strongest flavour.
How much light does zucchini / courgette need?
Cucurbita pepo
6-8 hours of direct sun.
How much light does onions need?
Allium cepa
6+ hours of direct sun.
How much light does spinach need?
Spinacia oleracea
Full sun in cool weather; afternoon shade in warmer months delays bolting.
Bright indirect light
Lots of light, but filtered or off to the side. They scorch in harsh midday sun and stretch in dim corners — the classic both-extremes plants.
How much light does monstera need?
Monstera deliciosa
Bright, indirect light is the sweet spot. A spot a metre back from a south or east window, or directly in front of a north window, produces the strongest fenestration. Direct midday sun scorches leaves; deep shade keeps leaves small and solid.
How much light does fiddle leaf fig need?
Ficus lyrata
The brightest indirect light in your home — directly in front of a south or east-facing window. Rotate weekly so growth stays even. Tolerates an hour of gentle morning sun but burns in direct midday rays.
How much light does rubber plant need?
Ficus elastica
Bright indirect light keeps leaves glossy and well-spaced. Variegated cultivars need brighter light; burgundy forms tolerate slightly less.
How much light does schefflera need?
Schefflera arboricola
Bright indirect to a little direct morning sun. Insufficient light produces leggy stretched growth with sparse leaves.
How much light does hoya need?
Hoya carnosa
Bright indirect light, with some morning sun. Insufficient light prevents flowering.
How much light does anthurium need?
Anthurium andraeanum
Bright indirect light produces the most flowers. Direct sun bleaches the spathes; deep shade stops blooming.
How much light does alocasia need?
Alocasia macrorrhiza
Bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches leaves; low light slows growth dramatically.
How much light does bromeliad need?
Bromeliaceae (various genera)
Bright indirect light, with a little morning sun. Variegated forms tolerate slightly less light.
How much light does croton need?
Codiaeum variegatum
Bright indirect light with a few hours of direct sun. Insufficient light fades the colours back to green.
How much light does areca palm need?
Dypsis lutescens
Bright indirect light, with some morning sun. Insufficient light causes pale leggy fronds.
How much light does english ivy need?
Hedera helix
Bright indirect light keeps variegation crisp. Tolerates a few hours of direct sun in winter; not midday summer sun.
How much light does wandering dude need?
Tradescantia zebrina
Bright indirect light keeps the purple striping vivid. Insufficient light produces leggy green growth.
How much light does elephant ear need?
Colocasia esculenta
Bright indirect to filtered sun. Direct midday sun scorches the leaves.
How much light does orchid need?
Phalaenopsis spp.
Bright indirect light. An east-facing window is ideal; a sheer-curtained south or west window works. Insufficient light is the most common reason an orchid stops reblooming.
How much light does money tree need?
Pachira aquatica
Bright indirect light. Tolerates lower light at the cost of slower growth; direct sun can scorch the leaves.
How much light does staghorn fern need?
Platycerium bifurcatum
Bright indirect light. A little gentle morning sun is welcome; harsh midday sun scorches the antler fronds.
How much light does air plant need?
Tillandsia
Bright indirect light. Tolerates an hour of gentle morning sun. Silvery xeric species take more light than greener mesic types.
How much light does cattleya orchid need?
Cattleya
Bright filtered light — brighter than Phalaenopsis. East or shaded south windows. Insufficient light is the most common cause of non-flowering.
How much light does dendrobium orchid need?
Dendrobium
Bright indirect light to gentle direct morning sun. East-facing windows are ideal.
How much light does norfolk island pine need?
Araucaria heterophylla
Bright indirect light, with a few hours of gentle direct sun. Insufficient light causes lower branches to drop.
How much light does rex begonia need?
Begonia rex
Bright indirect light. Direct sun bleaches the colour patterns out of the leaves.
How much light does chinese money plant need?
Pilea peperomioides
Bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the leaves; deep shade slows growth and produces leggy stems.
How much light does hydrangea need?
Hydrangea macrophylla
Morning sun with afternoon shade in warm climates; near-full sun in cool climates. Deep shade reduces flowering.
How much light does weeping fig need?
Ficus benjamina
Bright indirect light with some gentle direct morning sun. Insufficient light causes leaf drop.
Medium indirect light
The adaptable, forgiving middle. Happy a couple of metres from a window — if you can read there by day without a lamp, they are content.
How much light does pothos need?
Epipremnum aureum
Bright indirect light keeps variegation crisp on golden, marble queen and N’Joy cultivars. Will survive low light but variegation fades and growth slows dramatically.
How much light does peace lily need?
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Medium to low indirect light. Bright, filtered light promotes more flowering; harsh direct sun bleaches leaves.
How much light does philodendron need?
Philodendron hederaceum
Medium to bright indirect light gives the best leaf colour and vine length. Tolerates low light at the cost of slower growth.
How much light does dracaena need?
Dracaena fragrans / marginata
Medium to bright indirect light. Variegated cultivars need brighter light to hold their markings; plain green forms cope well in lower light.
How much light does peperomia need?
Peperomia obtusifolia
Medium indirect light is ideal. Tolerates lower light at the cost of slower growth; direct sun bleaches the leaves.
How much light does prayer plant need?
Maranta leuconeura
Medium indirect light, never direct sun. Too much light bleaches the patterns; too little stops the nightly folding behaviour.
How much light does calathea need?
Calathea (Goeppertia) spp.
Medium indirect light, strictly no direct sun. Too much light fades the patterns; too little slows the daily leaf movement.
How much light does parlor palm need?
Chamaedorea elegans
Medium indirect light, never harsh direct sun. Tolerates surprisingly low light at the cost of slower growth.
How much light does spider plant need?
Chlorophytum comosum
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun bleaches leaves; deep shade slows growth.
How much light does dieffenbachia need?
Dieffenbachia seguine
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the leaves.
How much light does african violet need?
Saintpaulia ionantha
Bright indirect light, ideally on an east or north windowsill. Direct sun bleaches the leaves; too little light prevents flowering.
How much light does boston fern need?
Nephrolepis exaltata
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the fronds; deep shade thins the plant out.
How much light does maidenhair fern need?
Adiantum raddianum
Bright but filtered light, never direct sun. North or east windows suit it best; deep shade dulls the fronds.
How much light does lucky bamboo need?
Dracaena sanderiana
Bright indirect light is best for steady growth. Tolerates low light at the cost of pale colour.
How much light does fittonia need?
Fittonia albivenis
Bright indirect light; tolerates lower light. Direct sun scorches the leaves.
How much light does dragon tree need?
Dracaena marginata
Tolerates medium light; brightest colour develops in bright indirect light.
How much light does corn plant need?
Dracaena fragrans
Medium to bright indirect light; tolerates low light at the cost of slower growth.
How much light does lady palm need?
Rhapis excelsa
Medium indirect light; tolerates low light. Direct sun yellows the fronds.
How much light does kentia palm need?
Howea forsteriana
Medium indirect light. Tolerates low light better than most palms; avoid direct sun.
How much light does golden pothos need?
Epipremnum aureum 'Golden'
Medium to bright indirect light. Brighter light intensifies the golden variegation; deep shade fades it.
How much light does neon pothos need?
Epipremnum aureum 'Neon'
Medium to bright indirect light keeps the neon colour bright. Too much direct sun scorches; deep shade dulls.
How much light does philodendron brasil need?
Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
Medium to bright indirect light. Brighter light enhances variegation.
How much light does heartleaf philodendron need?
Philodendron hederaceum
Medium to bright indirect light. Tolerates low light better than most trailing plants.
How much light does lemon button fern need?
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Medium to bright indirect light; avoid direct sun.
Low-light tolerant
The famous "low light" troopers. They survive a north room or dim corner, but tolerate dimness rather than prefer it — and the real risk in a dark spot is overwatering, not the darkness.
How much light does snake plant need?
Dracaena trifasciata
Tolerates anything from low light to several hours of direct sun. Brightest growth happens in bright indirect light; deep shade just slows it. North-facing windows are fine.
How much light does zz plant need?
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Low to medium indirect light. Bright indirect light produces faster growth but the plant happily survives in genuinely dim corners.
How much light does cast iron plant need?
Aspidistra elatior
Low to medium indirect light. Direct sun scorches leaves; deep shade is fine.
How much light does chinese evergreen need?
Aglaonema commutatum
Low to medium indirect light. Brightly variegated forms need slightly more light; deep green types tolerate genuinely dim corners.
How much light does aglaonema (chinese evergreen) need?
Aglaonema commutatum
Tolerant of low to moderate indirect light, which makes it one of the best plants for dim corners and north-facing rooms. Solid green and darker cultivars cope with genuine shade, while heavily variegated or pink types need brighter indirect light to hold their colour. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the foliage.
How much light does whale fin snake plant need?
Dracaena masoniana
Grows best in bright, indirect light but tolerates medium and low light. Avoid harsh, prolonged direct midday sun, which can scorch the broad leaf, and note that deep shade slows growth and dulls the leaf's sheen.
How much light does cylindrical snake plant need?
Dracaena angolensis
Tolerates low light but grows fastest in bright, indirect light; a south- or east-facing window is ideal. It can take some direct morning sun, but intense afternoon sun may scorch the leaves. In dim spots growth slows to a near standstill.
How much light does aglaonema 'siam aurora' (red chinese evergreen) need?
Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora'
Medium, bright-indirect light keeps the pink and red variegation vibrant. It tolerates lower light, but colour fades and growth slows. Keep out of direct sun, which scorches the leaves.
How much light does maudiae slipper orchid need?
Paphiopedilum 'Maudiae'
Shade-tolerant; thrives at 800–1,200 foot-candles. An east-facing windowsill or a shaded north or west window is ideal. Foliage should remain deep green — yellowing indicates excessive light. One of the few orchids that grows well under fluorescent or LED grow lights.
How much light does bird's nest bromeliad need?
Nidularium innocentii
One of the most shade-tolerant bromeliads; tolerates low light conditions that would cause most plants to fail. Bright indirect light encourages better coloration and flowering but is not essential. Avoid direct sun, which causes severe leaf scorch and bleaching. Suited to north-facing rooms and office interiors.
How much light does blister plant need?
Nautilocalyx pemphidius
Tolerates — and often prefers — quite low light levels, making it one of the few tropical gesneriads suited to a shady corner or north-facing windowsill. Bright indirect light is acceptable but avoid any direct sun, which bleaches and scorches the ornamental bullate foliage. Grow lights at low intensity work well in terrariums.
How much light does low shield plant need?
Homalomena humilis
One of the most shade-tolerant aroids in cultivation. Grows well in low ambient light or 1–2 m from a north-facing window. Avoid any direct sun exposure; even bright indirect light can bleach the deep-green foliage over time.
How much light does pendulous homalomena need?
Homalomena pendula
Adapted to the deep shade of tropical forest understorey. Tolerates very low light indoors and performs well under artificial grow lighting. Avoid direct sun at all times; filtered or indirect light is acceptable if kept subdued.
How much light does beaked homalomena need?
Homalomena rostrata
Performs well in low to medium indirect light. Excellent choice for north-facing rooms or positions 1–3 m away from windows. Prolonged direct sun fades and scorches the foliage. Tolerates fluorescent or LED grow lighting well.
How much light does stinking iris need?
Iris foetidissima
Exceptionally shade-tolerant — one of the few irises that thrives in full shade or deep dry shade under trees. Also grows well in partial shade and tolerates full sun if soil moisture is adequate. Its ability to perform in low light makes it invaluable for north-facing or heavily shaded borders.
How much light does japanese laurel need?
Aucuba japonica
Prefers dim to moderate indirect light indoors; one of the most shade-tolerant foliage shrubs available. Direct sunlight causes leaf scorch and bleaching. Outdoors, it excels in full to partial shade under tree canopies.
How much light does canadian yew need?
Taxus canadensis
One of the most shade-tolerant conifers in North America — thrives in deep woodland shade beneath the canopy. Tolerates full sun in cool, moist climates but foliage can scorch in hot, exposed positions. Ideal for underplanting woodland gardens and shaded north-facing slopes.
How much light does pacific yew need?
Taxus brevifolia
A classic deep-shade understorey tree, naturally growing beneath towering Douglas fir and western hemlock canopies. Tolerates dense shade better than almost any other conifer. In cultivation, partial shade to light dappled shade is ideal; full-sun exposure in warm climates causes foliage stress and slow growth.
How much light does anubias barteri var. barteri need?
Anubias barteri var. barteri
Thrives under low to moderate aquarium lighting; high light without CO2 only invites green-spot and beard algae on its slow-growing leaves. In a terrarium or emersed setup give bright-indirect light, never direct sun.
How much light does anubias barteri var. nana need?
Anubias barteri var. nana
Performs best under low to moderate aquarium light. Excess light without CO2 simply coats the slow leaves in algae. Emersed in a terrarium, give bright-indirect light and avoid direct sun, which scorches foliage.
How much light does anubias barteri var. nana 'petite' need?
Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite'
Low to moderate aquarium lighting suits it best. Because its small leaves grow so slowly, bright light mainly fuels algae. Emersed, provide bright-indirect light only.
How much light does anubias congensis need?
Anubias congensis
Low to moderate aquarium lighting is ample. High light without CO2 promotes algae on the long-lived leaves. If grown emersed, give bright-indirect light and avoid direct sun.
How much light does anubias hastifolia need?
Anubias hastifolia
Low to moderate aquarium light is sufficient; its size and slow growth mean strong light mainly feeds algae. Emersed in a paludarium, give bright-indirect light, never direct sun.
How much light does anubias gigantea need?
Anubias gigantea
Low to moderate light is enough for healthy growth. Given its slow pace, intense lighting mostly encourages algae. Emersed, provide bright-indirect light and shelter it from direct sun.
Shade / woodland
True shade and woodland plants. The rare species that genuinely prefer shade to sun and scorch in bright light — a sunny spot is the wrong answer for these.
How much light does lily of the valley need?
Convallaria majalis
Part to full shade; ideal under deciduous trees.
How much light does impatiens need?
Impatiens walleriana
Part to full shade outdoors; bright indirect light indoors.
How much light does hellebore need?
Helleborus orientalis
Part to dappled shade; tolerates more sun in cooler climates.
How much light does hosta need?
Hosta spp.
A shade and dappled-shade plant. Most thrive in partial to full shade with morning sun and shelter from hot afternoon glare; blue-leaved forms want deeper shade, while many gold and variegated cultivars hold colour with a little more light. Too much direct midday sun scorches the leaf margins.
How much light does arendsii astilbe need?
Astilbe x arendsii
Prefers partial shade (3–4 hours of morning sun) to full shade. Tolerates more sun in cool, moist climates if soil never dries out. In hot afternoon sun without adequate moisture, flower plumes turn brown prematurely and foliage scorches.
How much light does fanal astilbe need?
Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'
Best in partial shade (3–4 hours of morning sun or dappled light under high canopy). The deep red flower colour holds better in shade; too much sun rapidly bleaches blooms and desiccates the plant. In consistently moist soil, half-day sun is tolerated in cooler climates.
How much light does chinese astilbe need?
Astilbe chinensis
Tolerates a wider light range than hybrid astilbes — from partial shade to near-full sun where soil moisture is consistently maintained. Morning sun with afternoon shade is the sweet spot. The most sun-tolerant Astilbe species, making it more versatile in the landscape.
How much light does japanese astilbe need?
Astilbe japonica
Partial shade is preferred — 3–4 hours of filtered or morning sun. Less tolerant of full sun than A. chinensis; afternoon sun in zones 6–9 scorches foliage and dessicates flower plumes rapidly. Dappled light under deciduous trees is ideal.
How much light does simple-leaf astilbe need?
Astilbe simplicifolia
Grows best in dappled or partial shade; tolerates indirect sun only where soil stays consistently moist. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which scorches the foliage and reduces flowering.
How much light does thunberg's astilbe need?
Astilbe thunbergii
Prefers partial to full shade. Will tolerate more sun only where soil remains reliably moist; strong direct sun causes foliage to bleach and flower colour to fade.
How much light does common snowdrop need?
Galanthus nivalis
Thrives in partial to dappled shade, mimicking its natural habitat on woodland floors. Tolerates full sun in cooler climates if the soil stays moist, but summer sun on dry soils causes early dormancy and reduced vigour. Under deciduous trees is ideal — bright spring light before canopy closure, then cool summer shade.
How much light does russian arborvitae need?
Microbiota decussata
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Unlike most conifers it performs exceptionally well in light to moderate shade, making it ideal under deciduous trees. Deep shade causes foliage to thin; full sun in hot, dry climates may cause scorching — provide afternoon shade where summers are warm.
How much light does creeping woodland phlox need?
Phlox stolonifera
One of the most shade-tolerant phlox species — thrives in part to full shade with dappled light filtering through a woodland canopy. Tolerates morning sun but dislikes harsh afternoon sun, which scorches the foliage. Ideal in north- or east-facing beds.
How much light does carex pendula need?
Carex pendula
Part shade to full shade is ideal; tolerates more sun only where soil stays reliably moist. A classic plant for the shaded, damp end of a garden where many ornamentals fail.
How much light does marginal wood fern need?
Dryopteris marginalis
Part to full shade; thrives in the dappled light beneath deciduous trees. Tolerates more shade than most ferns and dislikes hot direct sun, which fades and crisps the leathery fronds.
How much light does phegopteris connectilis need?
Phegopteris connectilis
Full to dappled shade, mimicking a forest floor. Morning sun or filtered light is tolerated; midday direct sun scorches the thin fronds and bleaches the foliage.
How much light does plectranthus scutellarioides 'kong rose' need?
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Kong Rose'
Part to full shade; the Kong series colours best in low to moderate light and scorches in direct sun more readily than sun coleus. Bright indirect light intensifies the rose centre. Deep shade dulls colour and stretches stems.
How much light does cystopteris fragilis need?
Cystopteris fragilis
Dappled to full shade outdoors; bright, indirect light if grown under glass. Direct midday sun scorches the thin fronds and forces early dormancy.
How much light does torenia fournieri 'summer wave large violet' need?
Torenia fournieri 'Summer Wave Large Violet'
Partial shade or bright filtered light suits it best, making it a top shade-tolerant summer annual. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal; harsh midday sun in hot climates scorches foliage and dulls the violet colour.
How much light does ramsons need?
Allium ursinum
A true shade plant: it grows on woodland floors and prefers part to full shade. Direct sun and dry conditions cause early dieback. Indoors it rarely thrives long-term; it is best grown outdoors in a shaded, damp spot.
How much light does japanese plum yew need?
Cephalotaxus harringtonia
Partial to full shade is ideal; tolerates more sun where soil stays moist and summers are mild. Hot, dry sun scorches and yellows the foliage.
How much light does blue mouse ears hosta need?
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Best in partial to full shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is fine. The blue colour, from a waxy leaf coating, holds longest out of hot direct sun, which can scorch leaves and melt the blue bloom.
How much light does francee hosta need?
Hosta 'Francee'
Best in partial to full shade; the white margin scorches in hot afternoon sun, so give it morning light and shade through midday. Tolerates a few hours of gentle sun in cooler UK conditions.
How much light does empress wu hosta need?
Hosta 'Empress Wu'
Grows best in partial to full shade with bright, indirect light. The thick blue leaves hold colour better out of direct sun; some morning sun is fine, but avoid hot afternoon exposure.
Not sure how bright your spot really is?
Open the Growli app and point it at where your plant sits — it reads the real light level, compares it to what the plant needs, and tells you to move it, keep it, or add a grow light. Prefer a manual method? Use the light meter guide.
Open Growli