Light
All Light is Not Equal
South5 or more hours of direct
sunSun all Day (Dusk to Dawn)
Sun direct Mid-Day
Light = Intense Lightor Full Sun
TolerateOnly
North
Low Light away from the windowModerate/ Medium Light if up against or near the window
No Direct Light any time of the day
Few Plants
Survive Here
EastBest
ExposureAM/
Morning Light
Light = Bright Light
Several hours of Direct Light
WestSecond Best Light
ExposureSeveral Hours of
Direct Light
Light = Bright Light
Problem Hottest
Exposure
Northeast/Northwest
Great for Foliage Plants
Light = Bright
Indirect Light
Foliage Plants
Best Light is?
Medium/Moderate Light
Exposure?
North up Against the Window or a
Northeast/NorthwestExposure
Flowers/Herbs/
Vegetables
Best Light?
Bright Light
Exposure?
West or
East
Cacti & Succulents
Best Light?
Bright Light
Exposure?
West or
East
PhototropismAuxin - plant
growth hormone
Artificial Lights
Fluorescent Lights
Gro-Lights
Incandescent Lights
Halogen Lights
High -Intensity
Lights