I'm looking for advice on how to effectively light my houseplants. I've heard different terms like low light, bright indirect light, and direct light, but I'm not entirely sure what they actually means in practical terms. For instance, when people refer to 'low light', does that mean no natural light at all, or can it still be a bit away from a window? Also, how can I determine if the area I choose for my plants has sufficient light? One more thing—my windows on this side of the house don't get much sunlight, so I'm interested in suggestions for good artificial lights.
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In general, bright indirect light means you should place your plants near a window, but not too close. For example, north-facing windows provide bright indirect light, and south-facing windows with sheer curtains or screens work too. If you're at least four feet from a south-facing window or near an east-facing window that gets morning sun, that's also considered bright indirect light. I personally use full spectrum Sansi grow light bulbs during the winter months, and they work wonders!
Good to know about the Sansi bulbs! I live in Louisiana too, not much sun here either, especially in winter. I'll look into those!