Houseplants

Bright Direct Light

  • Sunlight takes a direct path to the plant's leaves
  • Plant casts a crisp shadow

Bright Indirect Light

  • Sunlight bounces off another object before reaching the plant
  • Outline of the plant's shadow is fuzzy

Medium Light

  • Light is filtered or diffused by an object, such as a curtain
  • Weak outline of the plant's shadow

Low Light

  • No direct light
  • Several feet away from light source
  • Shadow is almost indistinct

Complete House Plant Sunlight Guide