Knowing this is a great plant care hack for getting plants the light they need without much effort.
But you have to be sure to choose the right plants.
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African Violets
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Another option for your east-facing sills are African violets.
The beauty of this fuzzy-leafed pick is the purple flowers it produces.
Although their care requirements make them a little morefinicky to diagnose, they’ll like an east-facing spot.
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Because fiddle leaf figs are tropical, they’ll love being near the window and soaking up sun.
They also like humidity, so consider having a humidifier nearby.
Many varieties do well innorth-facing windowsas well, and therefore make good candidates for corner windows in these directions.
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They’re also relatively easy plants to keep alive and thriving.
“Spider plants love morning light and are very tolerant,” says Sons.
“Morning light is gentle enough to help prevent leaf scorch.”
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With well-draining soil and a little TLC, it’s simple to care for them.
“Jade plants needmoderate wateringin well-draining soil,” explains Sons.
“The morning sun also helps them with healthy growth without harming them.”
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Boston Fern
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Havingferns indoorstruly blends the great outdoors with your interiors.
The plant’s signature fronds makes it one of the best reminders of forests and relaxing spots in nature.
Like the rest, they do well in east-facing windows, for one reason in particular.
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“Boston ferns need high humidity and moderate light,” says Sons.
“Pilea thrives in bright, filtered light, but shield it from direct sunlight,” Borisevich recommends.
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