Plants That Start With D

Dancing Lady Orchid prefers bright indirect light of 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Bright filtered exposure supports sturdy growth and flower spikes.

• 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 through a sheer curtain.
• Too much light: leaves may turn pale or develop scorched patches.
• Too little light: foliage darkens and flowering may stop. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Delta Maidenhair Fern prefers bright indirect light of 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Its delicate fronds need good brightness without direct exposure.

• Place it around 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Avoid a direct view of the sky. A sheer curtain can filter sunlight that would otherwise reach the plant.
• Too much light: fronds bleach, curl, or scorch quickly.
• Too little light: growth becomes sparse and weak. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Dendrobium Orchid prefers bright indirect light of 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Bright filtered exposure supports firm canes and regular flowering.

• 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 when direct sunlight cannot otherwise be prevented.
• Too much light: leaves may become pale or develop dry scorch marks.
• Too little light: canes weaken and blooming may stop. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Desert Rose needs bright direct light at 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure this PPFD level.

• Give it 6+ hours of direct sunlight each day.
• Set it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window. It should have an open view of the sky.
• Too much light without gradual adjustment may scorch the leaves.
• Too little light causes weak growth and fewer flowers. Grow lights can help during winter when daylight hours are shorter.

Dragon Tree grows best in bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can check this PPFD range.

• Place it about 5 ft / 1.5 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 sunlight reaches them.
• Too much direct sun can bleach or scorch the narrow leaves.
• Too little light slows growth and weakens leaf color. Rotate the pot occasionally so all sides receive similar light.

Dumb Cane prefers bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. You can confirm this PPFD range with a PAR meter or PAR meter app.

• Position it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Keep the plant from having a direct view of the sky. Filter unavoidable sun with a sheer curtain.
• Too much direct light can scorch the large leaves or fade their patterns.
• Too little light slows growth and may reduce variegation. Turn the pot from time to time for balanced growth.

Dwarf Date Palm needs bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure this PPFD range.

• Place the palm about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Avoid an open view of the sky from the leaves. If direct sun reaches them, soften it with a sheer curtain.
• Too much direct sunlight can scorch the fronds.
• Too little light slows its already gradual growth and may produce sparse foliage. Rotate the container for balanced exposure.

Dwarf Elephant Ear prefers bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Check the PPFD level with a PAR meter or PAR meter app if needed.

• Set it around 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• The foliage should not have a direct view of the sky. Use a sheer curtain where direct sunlight cannot be avoided.
• Too much sun can bleach or scorch the broad leaves.
• Too little light leads to weak stems and slow growth. Turn the pot regularly to keep the clump even.

Dwarf Umbrella Tree grows best in bright indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure this PPFD range.

• Place it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Do not give the foliage a direct view of the sky. Filter unavoidable sun through a sheer curtain.
• Too much direct sunlight may bleach or scorch the glossy leaflets.
• Too little light causes sparse, stretched growth and leaf drop. Rotate the pot regularly so the canopy develops evenly.