
Indoor Plants that Tolerate Full Sun
I visited my boyfriend's sister and her boyfriend at their apartment the other day. She was looking for plants that would grow well in their living room which has a huge window that gets full sunlight. I wasn't really sure at first because my apartment gets bright indirect sunlight at best. Then I began to think about all the plants that don't do so well in my apartment.
Here are a few plants that grow well in bright direct sunlight:
Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise plants (Stelitzia reginae) - Bird of paradise is a popular houseplant amongst interior decorators. Its known for its unique flowers and huge tall leaves.
- Bright sunlight
- High humidity
- It will grow flowers after four years of being in the same pot, so don't repot often.
Jade Plant
Succulents and Cacti - such as the The Jade plantwhich is one of the easiest plants to grow.
- Bright sunlight (if they are outdoors, they can get sunburned and shouldn't be in in direct sun all day).
- Water soil after it dries out
Rosemary, Thyme, Basil and Oregano - These herbs thrive in direct sunlight.
- Basil requires higher humidity and more water than the other herbs listed.
- Rosemary, Thyme and Oregano thrive in dry sunny conditions. Water soil when it becomes completely dry.
Geranium
Geranium - These plants are a common houseplant because they are so easy to grow and they grow flowers in multiple colors.
- Bright sunlight
- Fertilise during growing season
- Let soil dry a few inches before watering
- Pinch off yellowing and brown leaves and old buds in order to encourage growth.
Dwarf Lemon
Dwarf Citrus - Lemons, oranges and Kumquats are the most popular miniature citruses.
- Bright sunlight
- Fertilise during growing season
- Water frequently during growing season
- Susceptible to pests such as spider mites. Start treating for spider mites before you get them. They are hard to get rid of and spread quickly. Spray with a Neem oil/water mixture every three days.
Let me know if you know of any more indoor plants that thrive in full sun!
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Pineapple plants also need full sun in order to grow fruit 😎
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