Does a house plant have to be right beside a window?

Answer 1

It depends on the plant. Some like direct sun and others do well in an office with fluorescent lighting.

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Answer 2

It depends on the kind of plant you have. Most like light, but some thrive in less than bright areas. I never had much luck at all with plants, but for the past 6-7 years, I've kept them by the front window where they do get lots of light and they are thriving and reproducing. If you notice the leaves are not looking too good, move your plant around. Don't overwater, but don't underwater your plant. Make sure it isn't root bound. By that, I mean make sure the pot is big enough. Usually when you get a new plant, they need to be repotted. During winter months, I got a humidifier and the plants love it! During warmer weather, use something like miracle grow or some kind of plant food. I have found that the thinner the leaves of the plant, the less light they need. A cactus loves light. A hosta can take light or shade.

Answer 3

It depends on the plant. Years ago someone gave me a Chinadoll Ficus plant. Seems like everywhere I put it, it just kept getting worse and losing more and more leaves. I kept moving it until I finally found a 4 square foot area in my apartment that it would thrive -- right next to the television, but out of the line of draft from my a/c. The window was too much light, and the other corner was too dark. I had a small lamp over the TV that the plant aparently adored. It grew to be the healthiest thing I've ever grown indoors.

I would suggest that you check with your local gardening section at Home Depot or a local nursery, depending on the plant. Some require more light than others. Some need a cooler place than right in front of the window.

Answer 4

It depends on the plant. Some indoor plants are remarkably tolerant to low light conditions, away from any window. Some wont make it a week without the light from a south or west facing window.

You should consider that contact with the windows will conduct temperature from the outside. Sticking a delicate indoor plant up against a window in January will lead to that leaf dieing. Similar stuff in summer. Get a book on indoor plants, look up (or ask in yahoo answers) your specific plant and treat accordingly.

Answer 5

It depends on the houseplant. Most require indirect sun or sun that is filtered through a shaded window. I have many indoor plants that are thriving - none of which get direct sunlight. (Some of which are all the way across the room from a window!) Plants such as African Violets, Philodendron, Orchids and others can be damaged by direct sunlight. You should be able to Google your state's Conservation Department and they might be better able to answer your question. Hope that helps!

Answer 6

No, but it is the best place for it. Or as close as possible. The plant, especially if placed far enough away from the window, will gradually grow the top part towards the window, where the most light comes into the room. Therefore, it is best to keep the houseplants as close to the window as possible, just not right up against the window. Take care.

Answer 7

No not at all...You just have to research the plants needs. Alot of time a lamp can substitute the sun

Answer 8

It depends on the plant. Some houseplants tolerate more shade than others.

This may help you identify your plant:

http://www.houseplantgrowing.com/houseplantgrowingconditions.html

Answer 9

it depends on the plant you have. Some like direct sunlight, some do not. What plant do you have?