Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out the best lighting situation for my houseplants. My new apartment features a large north-facing window that provides plenty of bright, indirect light throughout the day, but it doesn't get much direct sunlight—just a bit in the morning or evening for a couple of hours. I'm curious whether this all-day sky exposure is better for my plants, which include pothos, Christmas cactus, African violets, purple passion, and jade plants. Should I be concerned about which areas get more direct sun? Thanks for your insights!
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In general, many houseplants thrive on bright, indirect light. I've had good experiences keeping plants like pothos and African violets in those conditions. However, the jade plant might need a bit more direct sunlight to really flourish; it’s not as demanding as some succulents but still likes a decent amount of light.
I totally agree, jade plants generally prefer more direct sunlight than what you're getting. The other plants you mentioned should be okay with just bright, indirect light, but for jade, you might want to reconsider their placement.
Bright indirect light seems to be the sweet spot for most plants. If you’re concerned about water quality and conditions, try to replicate the natural rainfall scenario—less frequent over-watering is key, and rainwater is much better for plants! Indirect sunlight will definitely become the best option as our climate changes too.