Room Botany
How to Keep Indoor Plants Alive in Winter With Low Light
Winter's short days and dry indoor air can stress houseplants. Learn practical ways to manage light, water, temperature, and humidity to keep your plants healthy until spring.
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Light & Placement
Why Do Plants Like South-Facing Windows? The Light Science Explained | Indoor Plant Care
South-facing windows deliver the most direct sunlight of any exposure in northern-hemisphere homes, fueling photosynthesis with high intensity, long duration, and full-spectrum light. Learn the exact footcandle levels, how light fades from the glass, and which plants belong in each zone.
How Window Direction Affects Indoor Plant Placement
Window direction determines how much light your houseplants actually receive. Learn what north, south, east, and west windows deliver, how far from the glass to place plants, and which popular species suit each exposure.
How to Tell if Light Is Bright Enough for Plants
Your eyes can’t judge plant light. Learn the hand shadow test, why lux meters mislead, and how to measure PPFD and DLI to match your houseplants to the right spot.
How to Tell If Your Houseplant Is Getting Too Much or Too Little Light
Learn to read your houseplant's leaves and growth to diagnose too much or too little light, with practical steps to adjust placement based on observable symptoms and general indoor light levels.