Plants That Start With P

Panda Plant prefers bright, indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ as PPFD. Strong filtered light helps preserve compact growth and darker leaf markings.

• Placement: keep it around 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Direct sun: prevent an open view of the sky. Use a sheer curtain if sunlight would strike the leaves.
• Too much light: fuzzy foliage may bleach, scorch, or develop dry patches.
• Too little light: stems stretch and leaf color becomes weaker. A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

The Parlour Palm prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates lower levels from 50 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place it 5 to 8 ft / 1.5 to 2.5 m from a north, south, west, or east-facing window.
• Keep it where the leaves have no direct view of the sky. A sheer curtain can soften unavoidable sunlight.
• Too much light can scorch or fade the fronds. Too little light slows growth.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can check photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Peace Lily performs best in bright, indirect light measuring 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Set it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Choose a position without a direct view of the sky. Filter unavoidable sun through a sheer curtain.
• Strong direct light may bleach or scorch the leaves. Weak light reduces growth and flowering.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

The Peacock Plant needs bright, indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ to keep its patterns clear.

• Position it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Do not give the leaves a direct view of the sky. Use a sheer curtain when sunlight cannot be avoided.
• Excess sun can fade patterns and scorch foliage. Dim conditions slow growth and weaken color.
• Measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹) with a PAR meter or PAR meter app if needed.

Peanut Cactus needs bright, direct light between 250 and 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 the plant an unobstructed view of the sky. Too little light causes weak, stretched growth.
• Consider grow lights during winter when daylight hours are shorter.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Persian Cyclamen grows best in bright, indirect light between 150 and 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place it around 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Keep it out of an open sky view. Filter unavoidable direct sun with a sheer curtain.
• Excess light can scorch the leaves and flowers. Too little light reduces growth and blooming.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can check photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Persian Shield keeps its strongest color in bright, indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Position it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Avoid giving the leaves a direct view of the sky. A sheer curtain can filter unavoidable sunlight.
• Strong direct sun may scorch the foliage. Too little light can dull the purple color and weaken growth.
• Check photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹) with a PAR meter or PAR meter app if desired.

Pink Quill needs bright, indirect light between 150 and 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Select a spot without a direct view of the sky. Filter unavoidable direct light with a sheer curtain.
• Harsh sun can bleach or scorch the leaves and bract. Low light may slow growth and reduce flowering.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

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

• Keep it around 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Choose a position without a direct sky view. Soften unavoidable sunlight with a sheer curtain.
• Too much direct light may fade the stripes or scorch leaves. Low light weakens growth and color.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Polka Dot Begonia prefers bright, indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place 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. A sheer curtain can filter unavoidable sun.
• Excess direct light can scorch the spotted leaves. Too little light weakens growth and may reduce flowering.
• Use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Polka Dot Plant develops its best color in bright, indirect light from 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place it around 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Choose a location without a direct sky view. Use a sheer curtain if sunlight reaches the leaves.
• Strong sun can scorch or bleach the foliage. Low light causes stretched growth and weaker patterns.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Ponytail Palm prefers bright, indirect light between 150 and 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Place it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Select a position without a direct view of the sky. Filter unavoidable sunlight with a sheer curtain.
• Excess direct light can scorch foliage if the plant is not acclimated. Too little light slows growth.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Prayer Plant thrives in bright, indirect light from 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Position it about 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Keep it where the leaves lack a direct view of the sky. Filter unavoidable sunlight with a sheer curtain.
• Direct sun can fade patterns and scorch foliage. Low light weakens growth and leaf color.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Propeller Plant needs bright, direct light from 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Give it 6+ hours of direct sun each day. Place it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window.
• Provide an unobstructed sky view. In hot direct sun, afternoon shade can prevent scorching.
• Use grow lights during winter when daylight hours are shorter. Low light causes stretched growth.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Purple Heart Plant needs bright, direct light from 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Supply 6+ hours of direct sun daily. Place it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window.
• Give it an unobstructed view of the sky. Offer afternoon shade during hot direct sun to prevent scorching.
• Grow lights can support color in winter when daylight hours shorten. Low light produces greener, weaker growth.
• Measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹) with a PAR meter or PAR meter app.

Purple Passion Plant develops strong color in bright, indirect light from 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Set it around 5 ft / 1.5 m from a south, west, or east-facing window.
• Keep the foliage out of a direct sky view. A sheer curtain can filter unavoidable sunlight.
• Direct sun may scorch the velvety leaves. Low light weakens growth and reduces purple color.
• Use a PAR meter or PAR meter app to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Purple Waffle Plant prefers 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.
• Choose a position without a direct view of the sky. Filter unavoidable sun through a sheer curtain.
• Strong direct light can scorch or fade the textured leaves. Too little light reduces purple color and causes weak growth.
• A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).