![]() “Water, too, is crucial for a plant’s growth and function,” Lalicata says. Learn to spot the signs of a thirsty plant. Western exposure is ideal for most houseplants, including the philodendron, calathea, or money tree. West-facing windows: Medium to bright indirect light, similar to east-facing windows, with some direct sunlight at the end of the day.East windows are best suited for plants that can tolerate a wide spectrum of light, from low-light tolerant picks like the ZZ plant and parlor palm to species that need brighter (but still mostly indirect) light, like majesty palms and orchids. East-facing windows: Medium to bright, indirect light with direct sunlight in the morning (which isn’t strong enough to scorch foliage-phew).Spaces with southern exposure are best suited for sun-loving plants like succulents, cacti, and varieties of ficus. South-facing windows: Indirect light to direct sunlight in the afternoon. ![]() You can find them on Amazon, as well as garden centers and houseplant shops like The Sill. If northern exposure is all you’ve got but you have a thing for bright-light plants, incorporating grow lights is your next best option. Bright direct sun is hard to come by with north-facing windows. North-facing windows: Low to moderate indirect light, which is great for plants that are low-light tolerant like snake plants, ZZ plants, and pothos plants.Here’s a little cheat sheet from Lalicata that can help ensure you’re meeting your plant’s light needs:
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