Plants That Start With K

Kaffir Lime 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.
• The plant should not have a clear view of the sky. Filter unavoidable direct sun with a sheer curtain.
• Too much light can scorch or bleach the glossy leaves. Too little light may limit growth, flowers, and fruit.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Kangaroo Paw Fern prefers bright, indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹, although it tolerates lower light with slower growth.

• Set it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Avoid an unobstructed view of the sky. If sun reaches the fronds, soften it with a sheer curtain.
• Excess direct light can scorch the foliage. Deep shade reduces the fern's growth rate.
• Check photosynthetically active radiation with a PAR meter or PAR meter app, reported as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Kentia Palm favors bright, indirect light between 150 and 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Lower light is tolerated, but it slows an already measured growth rate.

• Position the palm 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Keep it from having a direct view of the sky. Use a sheer curtain when direct sun cannot be avoided.
• Harsh light can mark or scorch the fronds. Too little light leads to weak, slow development.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can check photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Kimberly Queen Fern performs best in bright, indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. It can handle lower light, although its growth may slow.

• Place it 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Do not give the plant an open view of the sky. Filter unavoidable sun through a sheer curtain.
• Strong direct light may scorch the fronds. Dim conditions produce slower, thinner growth.
• Use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

King of Air Plants needs bright, indirect light measuring 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Keep it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• The rosette should not have a direct view of the sky. Place a sheer curtain between the plant and any unavoidable direct sun.
• Excess light can scorch or bleach the silvery leaves. Insufficient light may slow growth and reduce flowering potential.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Korean Rock Fern prefers medium to bright indirect light at 150 to 200 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place the pot 6 ft / 1.8 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Keep the fern from having a direct view of the sky. A sheer curtain can filter any direct sunlight that reaches the fronds.
• Too much sun can scorch its leathery foliage. Too little light may slow new frond production.
• Measure photosynthetically active radiation with a PAR meter or PAR meter app, using PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).