Plants That Start With B

Baby Rubber Plant prefers bright, indirect light between 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 unavoidable sun with a sheer curtain. Harsh direct rays can bleach or scorch the thick leaves.
• Too little light causes slower growth, long stems, and weaker variegation.
• Use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Baby’s Tears prefers bright, indirect light measuring 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 if sunlight reaches the foliage. Strong direct rays can scorch and dry the tiny leaves.
• Too little light produces loose, thin growth and may weaken variegated coloring.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Banana 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 direct sunlight with a sheer curtain. Harsh exposure may scorch the broad leaves.
• Too little light slows growth and can produce smaller, weaker foliage.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Bird of Paradise needs bright direct light at 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Give it 6+ hours of direct sun each day.

• Placement: keep it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window. It should have a clear view of the sky.
• Measurement: a PAR meter or PAR meter app can check photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light: sudden exposure may scorch leaves, so increase direct sun gradually.
• Too little light: growth weakens and flowering becomes less likely. Grow lights can help during shorter winter days.

Bird’s Nest Fern prefers medium to bright indirect light at 150 to 200 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Direct sun should not strike its tender fronds.

• Placement: set it about 6 ft / 1.8 m from a south, west or east-facing window, without a direct view of the sky.
• Filtering: use a sheer curtain if sunlight would otherwise reach the leaves.
• Measurement: check photosynthetically active radiation with a PAR meter or PAR meter app.
• Too much light can bleach or scorch fronds. Too little light slows new growth and may produce sparse foliage.

Black Bat Flower needs bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Strong sun can damage its broad foliage.

• Placement: keep it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west or east-facing window. It should not have a direct view of the sky.
• Filtering: place a sheer curtain between the plant and any unavoidable direct sunlight.
• Measurement: a PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light may scorch or bleach leaves. Too little light can weaken growth and reduce the chance of flowering.

Black Gold Philodendron grows best in bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Protect its dark, velvety leaves from direct sun.

• Placement: position it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west or east-facing window, without a clear view of the sky.
• Filtering: use a sheer curtain where direct sunlight cannot be avoided.
• Measurement: check photosynthetically active radiation with a PAR meter or PAR meter app.
• Too much light can fade or scorch foliage. Too little light produces slower growth, smaller leaves, and wider gaps along the vine.

Bleeding Heart Vine performs best in bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Filter intense sun to protect the leaves and flowers.

• Placement: set it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west or east-facing window. Avoid an unobstructed view of the sky.
• Filtering: hang a sheer curtain if direct rays would otherwise touch the plant.
• Measurement: use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to check photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light may scorch foliage. Too little light leads to weak vines and fewer flowers.

Blue Star Fern prefers bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Its blue-green fronds should be shielded from direct sun.

• Placement: keep it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west or east-facing window, without a direct view of the sky.
• Filtering: a sheer curtain can soften any unavoidable direct sunlight.
• Measurement: check photosynthetically active radiation with a PAR meter or PAR meter app.
• Too much light can bleach or crisp the fronds. Too little light reduces growth and may create a thin, open clump.

Boston Fern needs bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Keep direct rays off its fine, sensitive fronds.

• Placement: position it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west or east-facing window. It should not see open sky directly.
• Filtering: use a sheer curtain where sunlight would otherwise fall on the leaves.
• Measurement: a PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light causes bleaching and crisp patches. Too little light slows growth, thins the plant, and increases frond loss.

Bottle Brush Plant requires bright direct light at 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Supply at least 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily.

• Placement: set it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window. Keep its view of the sky unobstructed.
• Measurement: use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to assess photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light: established plants tolerate strong sun, but sudden exposure can scorch tender growth.
• Too little light: stems weaken and flowering declines. Grow lights can supplement the shorter daylight hours of winter.

Bunny Ears Cactus needs bright direct light at 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Provide 6+ hours of direct sunlight each day.

• Placement: keep it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window, with a clear view of the sky.
• Measurement: use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to check photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light: a plant moved suddenly from shade may scorch, so increase exposure in stages.
• Too little light: pads become weak or stretched. Grow lights can provide support when winter daylight hours are shorter.

Burro's Tail prefers bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Strong filtered light helps stems stay compact and full.

• Placement: hang or set it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west or east-facing window. Avoid a direct view of the sky.
• Filtering: use a sheer curtain if direct sunlight would reach the leaves.
• Measurement: a PAR meter or PAR meter app can check photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light may scorch unadapted leaves. Too little light causes stretched stems, loose spacing, and weaker color.

Button Fern grows best in bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Its small leaflets need protection from harsh direct sun.

• Placement: keep it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west or east-facing window, without an open view of the sky.
• Filtering: use a sheer curtain if direct rays cannot otherwise be avoided.
• Measurement: check photosynthetically active radiation with a PAR meter or PAR meter app.
• Too much light can bleach or crisp the leaflets. Too little light slows growth and produces thin, sparse fronds.