Plants That Start With A

African Mask Plant grows best in bright, indirect light measuring 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window, without a direct view of the sky.
• If sunlight reaches the foliage, soften it with a sheer curtain. Strong direct sun can scorch or bleach the leaves.
• Too little light slows growth and may lead to smaller leaves.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

African Milk Tree prefers bright, indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Set it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window, where it lacks a direct view of the sky.
• Filter unavoidable direct sunlight with a sheer curtain. Sudden exposure can scorch stems and leaves.
• Weak light may cause thin, leaning, or stretched growth.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can check photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

African Violet flowers best in bright, indirect light measuring 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window, without a direct view of the sky.
• Use a sheer curtain if direct sun reaches the leaves. Harsh light can bleach foliage or create scorched patches.
• Too little light reduces blooming and encourages stretched growth.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Air Plant prefers bright, indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Position it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window, without an open view of the sky.
• Filter direct sunlight with a sheer curtain. Strong sun can dry and scorch the thin leaves.
• Too little light may slow growth, delay flowering, and weaken the rosette.
• Check photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹) with a PAR meter or PAR meter app.

Alocasia Silver Dragon needs bright, indirect light measuring 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Keep it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window, with no direct view of the sky.
• Filter unavoidable sun through a sheer curtain. Direct rays may bleach or scorch its textured foliage.
• Insufficient light causes slow growth, smaller leaves, and longer stems.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Aloe Vera needs bright, direct light between 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ and at least 6 hours of direct sun each day.

• Place it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window, with an unobstructed view of the sky.
• Introduce stronger sun gradually. Sudden intense exposure can scorch leaves, while poor light causes weak, stretched growth.
• A grow light can supplement shorter winter days.
• Use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to check photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Aluminum Plant prefers bright, indirect light between 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Position it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window, without a direct view of the sky.
• Filter unavoidable sunlight through a sheer curtain. Harsh direct rays can fade markings or scorch leaves.
• Too little light leads to long stems, sparse growth, and weaker silver coloring.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Areca Palm thrives in bright, indirect light measuring 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window, where it has no direct view of the sky.
• Use a sheer curtain if direct sunlight reaches the fronds. Strong rays may bleach or scorch them.
• Too little light slows growth and can produce sparse, weak fronds.
• Measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹) with a PAR meter or PAR meter app.

Arrowhead Plant accepts low to medium light between 50 to 150 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place it 8 ft / 2.5 m from a north, east, or west-facing window.
• It suits a low-light position where you can comfortably read a book without artificial lighting.
• Strong direct sun may bleach or scorch its leaves. Very dim light can slow growth and weaken variegation.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Artillery Plant prefers bright, indirect light between 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Set it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window, without a direct view of the sky.
• Use a sheer curtain where direct sun is unavoidable. Strong sunlight may scorch or bleach the tiny leaves.
• Too little light can produce thin stems, sparse growth, and weaker variegation.
• Use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Asparagus Fern grows best in bright, indirect light measuring 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Position it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window, without a direct view of the sky.
• Use a sheer curtain to filter unavoidable direct sun. Harsh rays can yellow or scorch the fine foliage.
• Too little light creates weak, sparse, or stretched stems.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can check photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Azalea prefers bright, indirect light measuring 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window, without a direct view of the sky.
• Filter direct sunlight through a sheer curtain. Strong rays may scorch foliage and shorten the flower display.
• Too little light reduces blooming and leads to weak, sparse growth.
• Use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).