Light. Household light varies in intensity, depending on the season and the exposure. South-facing windows provide the most light: direct sunlight within 2 to 3 feet of the window; bright, indirect sunlight up to 5 feet from the window; and semi-shade up to 8 feet away from the window.
' Bright indirect light is usually around 800-1200 foot- candles. If you are so stubborn as to leave your plant where it is because it looks fab there but its receiving too much light in that position, pop a sheer curtain up to give it that dappled indirect light.
And north-facing only receive about 20 percent. When looking for bright, indirect light, a good place to start is close to an unobstructed east or west-facing window.
Indirect light is sunlight that either passes through a medium—a window shade or the leaves of a tree—or reflects off another surface before reaching a plant. Most indoor settings only provide indirect light.
Often the best place for them is 5-10 feet away from a south-facing window (closer to the interior of a room), or near a west-facing window. Pothos can grow near any windowsill as long as it isn't so close that it gets burned, nor so far away that it is desperately reaching for light.
South-facing windows provide the most light: direct sunlight within 2 to 3 feet of the window; bright, indirect sunlight up to 5 feet from the window; and semi-shade up to 8 feet away from the window. East and west-facing windows provide some direct light up to 3 feet and indirect light up to 5 feet away.
Pothos is very forgiving of low-light conditions, which is perfect for windowless bathrooms. It's an excellent choice for adding a touch of greenery to bathroom shelves or hanging baskets. This plant is also known for its air-purifying qualities, helping to improve indoor air quality.
Indirect or dif- fuse UV light is radiation that has been scattered by the clouds and other elements in the atmosphere, and/or bounced back from UV-reflective surfaces like dry sand or concrete. In fact, a large percentage of the UV light we receive while sitting under a tree or an umbrella is indirect.
Plants that need bright, indirect light do well in east-facing windows. West Facing Window (afternoon sun, hot and bright) - Western windows will receive more indirect light in the early morning and early afternoon.
Direct sunlight reaches the Earth's surface when there is no cloud cover between the sun and the Earth, while cloud cover causes indirect sunlight to reach the surface.
If the light seems too strong for your plant in a certain spot, look for places in your room that aren't so close to the windows. To achieve bright indirect light, a plant can be a foot or two from a window with direct light—such as a window with western or southern exposure.
Southwest Facing Window - Bright indirect light to direct sunlight in the afternoon. Important to note that afternoon light is stronger and more intense than morning sunlight. This is also a good place for succulents and cacti. West Facing Window - Medium bright and indirect light.
Light Levels
Medium - Minimum of 75- to 100-foot candles, preferred level of 200- to 500-foot candles. High - Minimum of 200-foot candles, preferred level of 500- to 1,000-foot candles.
Indirect lighting is unsuitable for activities that require concentration and high vision. Due to the soft effect of indirect light, it can cause eye fatigue. Therefore, we do not recommend indirect lighting in offices unless there is another bright light source, such as a UGR <19 luminaire.
Indirect sunlight is when your plant is in a shady area within an area that receives bright sunlight. It may be behind another plant or a piece of furniture. Partial sunlight is when the light is direct only during certain times of the day, such as in the morning or late afternoon.
Windows that face north receive natural light all day but don't receive direct sunlight. Light-colored decor and window treatments in rooms with north-facing windows can help take advantage of this gentle light. Interior shutters are a great way to take advantage of the indirect sunlight from north-facing windows.
Bright indirect light means houseplants have access to light but aren't being hit directly with the sun's rays. To achieve bright indirect light, it's best to move the plant about 1 to 2 feet away from the window.
Full sunlight with zenith sun produces an illuminance of about 10 000 foot-candles on a horizontal surface. Full moonlight provides an illuminance of about 0.02 foot-candles. Adequate illumination for reading is taken to be about 10 foot-candles; that for machine shop work is about 40 foot-candles.
Morning sun is tends to be superior to afternoon sun because it will dry dew from leaves of the plant, which reduces disease, and it is cooler. Most plants, even those that tolerate full sun, will appreciate even momentary respite from the afternoon sun.
He says 800-1000 foot-candles is the high end of acceptable for bright indirect light. 400-800 is the upper portion of the range that yields satisfactory growth for tropicals.
Part shade is also defined as four to six hours of direct sun per day, but most of that should come in the morning hours when the sun's rays are less intense. We say that plants which prefer part shade enjoy “cool sun”, meaning direct sun in the morning or evening and protection from the hot midday sun.
The light that passes through a window is considered indirect, as the rays will be diffused and won't have the same intensity. However, it depends on the window. If your window is south facing and there are no obstructions, it can be considered direct light.
“Stay away from succulents, fruiting plants, Jade and Hibiscus as plants like these don't thrive in the typically warmer and less sunlit bathroom environment.”
Preferably found in an East or West window for bright light, or a Northern window for lower light conditions. This plant is not suited for intense, afternoon direct sun, which will burn and brown its leaves.