I don't know about you but when I first became a plant parent, I was so concerned with what plant I was going to buy but did not think about lighting. Having proper lighting is paramount to being successful as a plant parent. Too much or too little light can severely impact the health of your plants. Before you decide to buy another plant make sure you consider the specific needs of the plant. It can be hard to understand the different types of light a plant might need. The chart below helps to illustrate types of indoor light and what that looks like in your space. Heinz, A. (2020). Types of Indoor Light. 33 Low-Light Houseplants to Bring Your Space to Life. Apartment Guide. https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/low-light-houseplants/. If your lighting situation sucks and is not ideal for your plants do not fret! I went from a beautifully lit apartment with southeast facing windows to north facing. This is where grow lights can be an immense help. I personally use Barrina T8 grow lights and I love them. My lights run for 12 hours a day and run on an automatic timer. If you choose to use natural light only remember that light intensity will vary based on which way your windows face as well as what time of year it is. You can easily figure out what way your windows face by downloading a compass app on your phone. Additional Resources: Click here to access an article by The New York Botanical Garden on lighting.
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Kristen
5/15/2021 02:27:12 pm
That’s a great picture about indoor lighting. Thanks for sharing!
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