Plants That Start With C

Cape Jasmine needs bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Good light supports dense growth and flower production.

• Placement: set 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: use a sheer curtain where direct sunlight would otherwise strike the leaves.
• Measurement: a PAR meter or PAR meter app can check photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light can scorch foliage. Too little light causes weak growth, poor bud development, and fewer flowers.

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

• Placement: keep it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window. It should have an unobstructed view of the sky.
• Measurement: a PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light: plants moved suddenly from shade may scorch, so increase exposure gradually.
• Too little light: leaves lose color and sticky dew production declines. Grow lights can help during shorter winter daylight hours.

Cast Iron Plant tolerates low to medium indirect light at 50 to 150 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. It works well where stronger-light plants struggle.

• Placement: keep it about 8 ft / 2.5 m from a north, east or west-facing window.
• Low-light test: the spot is suitable if you can comfortably read a book there without artificial lighting.
• Measurement: use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to check photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much direct light can bleach or scorch leaves. Too little light slows an already gradual growth rate and may reduce new foliage.

Cat Palm prefers bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Protect its feathery fronds from strong direct sunlight.

• Placement: set it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west or east-facing window. It should not have a clear view of the sky.
• Filtering: hang a sheer curtain if sunlight would otherwise reach the leaves.
• Measurement: a PAR meter or PAR meter app can check photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light may bleach or scorch fronds. Too little light slows growth and produces a thinner, weaker crown.

Century Plant needs bright direct light at 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ PPFD. Give it 6+ hours of direct sunlight every day.

• Placement: keep it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window, with an unobstructed view of the sky.
• Measurement: use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to assess photosynthetically active radiation.
• Too much light: sudden exposure after shade may scorch the leaves, so acclimate the plant gradually.
• Too little light: growth stretches and the rosette loses its firm shape. Grow lights can supplement shorter winter daylight hours.

The China Doll Plant needs bright direct light measuring 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Give it 6+ hours of direct sunlight each day.

• Place it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window. It should have a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.
• Too much light: sudden exposure may scorch leaves, so increase direct sun gradually.
• Too little light: growth weakens and leaves may drop. Grow lights can help during winter when daylight hours are shorter.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Chinese Evergreen grows in low to medium indirect light of 50 to 150 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. It can handle dimmer rooms better than many patterned plants.

• Place it about 8 ft / 2.5 m from a north, east, or west-facing window.
• A position is bright enough if you can comfortably read a book there without artificial lighting.
• Too much light: direct sun can bleach or scorch the leaves.
• Too little light: growth becomes slower and colorful markings may fade. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can check PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Chinese Fan Palm grows best in bright indirect light of 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Filter strong sun before it reaches the fronds.

• Place it around 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• The palm should not have a direct view of the sky. Use a sheer curtain if sunlight would otherwise strike the leaves.
• Too much light: harsh direct sun may bleach or scorch the fronds.
• Too little light: growth slows and new fronds may be weak. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Chinese Money Plant prefers bright indirect light of 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Balanced exposure helps its round leaves develop evenly.

• Place 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. Filter unavoidable sunlight with a sheer curtain.
• Too much light: direct sun may fade, bleach, or scorch the leaves.
• Too little light: stems stretch and the plant leans toward the window. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Christmas Cactus performs best in bright indirect light of 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Filter intense window light to protect its segmented stems.

• Set it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Avoid a direct view of the sky. Hang a sheer curtain if sunlight would otherwise fall on the plant.
• Too much light: stems may turn pale, red, or scorched.
• Too little light: growth weakens and flowering may be reduced. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Clubmoss prefers low to medium indirect light of 50 to 150 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. It does not need a sunny windowsill.

• Place it about 8 ft / 2.5 m from a north, east, or west-facing window.
• A suitable low-light spot should still be bright enough for comfortable reading without artificial lighting.
• Too much light: direct sun can bleach or crisp the fine foliage.
• Too little light: growth thins and spreading slows. Use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to check PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Coffee Plant needs bright indirect light of 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Give it strong illumination without exposing the leaves to harsh sun.

• Place 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. Use a sheer curtain when sunlight cannot otherwise be avoided.
• Too much light: leaves may bleach, curl, or scorch.
• Too little light: growth becomes thin and flowering is less likely. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Confederate Jasmine grows best in bright indirect light of 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Strong filtered light supports dense vines and flowering.

• Place it around 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Avoid an open view of the sky. Filter direct rays with a sheer curtain when needed.
• Too much light: intense sun can bleach or scorch exposed leaves.
• Too little light: stems stretch, foliage thins, and flowering declines. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can check PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Cooper’s Haworthia prefers bright indirect light of 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Filter strong rays to protect its translucent foliage.

• Place 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. Use a sheer curtain if sunlight would otherwise hit the rosette.
• Too much light: leaves may bleach, brown, or develop scorched patches.
• Too little light: the rosette stretches and loses its compact form. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Corn Plant prefers medium to bright indirect light of 150 to 200 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. It needs filtered illumination rather than strong direct rays.

• Place it about 6 ft / 1.8 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• The leaves should not have a direct view of the sky. Use a sheer curtain if direct sunlight is unavoidable.
• Too much light: exposed leaves may bleach or develop dry scorch marks.
• Too little light: growth slows and patterned cultivars may lose contrast. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Creeping Fig grows in medium to bright indirect light of 150 to 200 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Filter direct sun before it reaches the small leaves.

• Place it around 6 ft / 1.8 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• The vine should not have a direct view of the sky. Use a sheer curtain if direct sunlight cannot be avoided.
• Too much light: exposed foliage may bleach or scorch.
• Too little light: stems become sparse and growth slows. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Croton Plant needs bright indirect light of 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Strong filtered light helps maintain its vivid leaf colors.

• Place it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Avoid a direct view of the sky. Use a sheer curtain where sunlight would otherwise strike the leaves.
• Too much light: intense direct sun may bleach or scorch foliage.
• Too little light: new leaves become greener and growth slows. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Crown of Thorns needs bright direct light of 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Provide 6+ hours of direct sunlight each day.

• Place it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window. Give it an unobstructed view of the sky.
• Too much light: sudden exposure can scorch tissue, so adjust the plant gradually.
• Too little light: stems weaken and flowering declines. Grow lights can support it in winter when daylight hours are shorter.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.