The location of a plant plays an important role. For example, one plant likes a light spot and the other plant can tolerate little sunlight. The light requirement can differ per plant and can be divided into three categories: sunny , semi-shade and shade . We will explain it to you briefly.
Sunny
Plants that fall under this category need a lot of light to grow. A spot in the greenhouse, 1 meter from the south-facing window or directly in front of the north-facing window is suitable for sunny light requirements. The light requirement is great and they need a maximum of 5 hours per day (sun)light.
Plant species:
- Ficus
- Strelitzias
- Alocasia's
Partial shade
Many plants fall into this category. These plants love light, but prefer to avoid full sun. A suitable location is a spot up to 2/3 meters from the window, next to the window instead of in front of it or directly in front of the window facing north. 3 to 4 hours of (sun)light per day is enough for these plants.
Plant species:
- Philodendrons
- Anthuriums
- Areca Butterfly Palm
- Monsteras
Shadow
Do you have a place where there is little sunlight? Then you can
best to choose a houseplant with a low light requirement. Despite these plants can take a beating, they still need a maximum of 2 hours of light.
Plant species:
- Kentia Palm
- Rhapis Excelsa
- Calatheas
Tips for winter and summer
In winter , the days are shorter and the sun shines less often. This is a difficult period for a plant, because light is an important need. Therefore, in semi-shade and shade, place plants 1 meter closer to the window.
The same goes for sunny plants, which can be placed a metre further from the window in the summer . Then the sun is at its highest and too much sun can be harmful to the leaves.
Light requirements of your plant
View the light requirements of your plant on the product page.
Need advice?
Would you like advice on which plant is suitable for your location? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to think along with you.