Your curious questions answered
One of the simplest ways to help your plants flourish is to place them where they’ll be happiest. Giving each plant the right spot ensures it enjoys the perfect conditions to thrive, while keeping pests and diseases at bay. Whether you’re planting in the garden or styling an indoor nook, always start by considering how much light plants will get. But how much sun is enough?
Plant labels typically have all the information you need to decide where to place your plant, i.e. full sun, part sun, part shade or full shade. But what do all these terminologies actually mean?
Outdoor plants: How much sun?
|
Situation |
Hours of Sun Required |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Full sun |
6 hours of direct sun daily |
Morning and afternoon sun |
|
Part sun |
3-6 hours of direct sun daily |
Direct morning or afternoon sun |
|
Part shade |
3-6 hours of sun daily |
Direct morning sun, protect from afternoon sun |
|
Full shade |
Less than 3 hours of sun daily |
Morning sun, protect from afternoon sun |
Indoor plants: How much light?
|
Situation |
Suitable Areas in the Home |
Examples of plants |
|---|---|---|
|
Direct light |
Against a north-facing window |
Cacti, succulents, ponytail palm |
|
Indirect light |
1-2m away from a window |
Most plants, including aroids, jungle plants, and orchids |
|
Low light |
More than 1-2m away from a window |
Sansaverias, spider plants, ZZ plants |
