Do you want to add some greenery to your home, but the light isn’t great? Hold off on placing that order! Some plants may seem easy to take care of, but they are actually "light-loving plants." Without enough light, their leaves will either turn yellow and fall off, or they’ll become leggy and unattractive. Eventually, you’ll just have to watch them decline. In environments with poor lighting, these plants should be avoided, or you’ll be wasting money and feeling frustrated.
Succulents: Whether it’s Echeveria, Haworthia, or Jade Plant, they may look cute and round, but they’re actually quite light-hungry. A friend of mine had a Jade Plant on a north-facing balcony. At first, it was soft and pink, but within a couple of months, it changed – the stems grew long, the leaves were sparse, and the color faded from pink to gray-green. This is “etiolation” caused by a lack of light. Once this happens, it's nearly impossible to fix; you can only chop off the top and replant it, which beginners will find hard to manage. If your home gets less than 3 hours of sunlight per day, it’s better to skip the succulents altogether – buying them would be a waste.
Jasmine: Jasmine flowers smell so sweet, especially in summer when the scent fills the house. However, it needs at least 4 hours of direct sunlight every day. Without enough light, it won’t flower and can easily attract pests. Yellow spots will appear on the leaves, which doesn’t look good at all. If your home only gets diffused light, even if it’s a south-facing window with some obstruction, it will be tough to grow jasmine. You’re better off choosing a different flower.
Fiddle Leaf Fig: This plant has become very popular in recent years, with its large leaves adding a stylish touch to the living room. But it’s also a "light-loving plant." The Fiddle Leaf Fig needs plenty of indirect light, ideally with half a day of gentle sunlight. If it spends too much time in a dark area, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off, leaving just a bare stem.
Morning Glory: The name says it all – it needs the sun. If the light is poor, morning glory either won’t bloom or will produce very small flowers that wilt quickly. When exposed to 8 hours of sunlight a day, it will bloom abundantly with vibrant colors. Morning Glory is a short-day flowering plant, but it requires plenty of light. Without it, even the buds won’t form, let alone the flowers. If your home lacks light, morning glory is definitely a no-go.
When growing plants indoors, the key is to "adapt to the environment." If there’s not enough light, choose shade-tolerant plants like pothos or monstera. Don’t force yourself to grow light-loving plants. Otherwise, not only will the plants suffer, but you’ll also be stressing out, which isn’t worth it!
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