Plant your house plants in a suitable peat free compost house plant compost is suitable for most house plants but a free draining mix is better for cacti and succulents.
House plants for sunny windowsill.
In the northern hemisphere south facing windows get the most light and are best for plants that need lots of bright light or full sun.
Some houseplants thrive in south facing windows or bright conservatories.
An easy to care for group of plants.
When it comes to houseplants there are a variety of indoor geraniums available.
You can find each of these heat loving plants at either one of our chicagoland plant nursery locations in bloomingdale or carpentersville.
Virtually all varieties of geraniums are sun lovers.
A bright sunnny windowsill porch or conservatory is perfect spot for desert cacti and succulents.
While it s helpful to know which houseplants can thrive in low light it s just as important to put light loving plants where they can grow best.
All of these will tolerate the rays without a great deal of fussing on your part.
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Plants need plenty of care and attention to thrive and they can be prone to feeling the nasty effects of any extreme weather conditions especially in the summer during a heatwave.
House plants for bright and sunny rooms.
House plants for sunny windowsills.
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Give these houseplants a place on your sunniest windowsill today.
They thrive in dry air and can cope with direct sunlight conditions that wouldn t suit many house plants.
They are great for south facing rooms windowsills and conservatories.
Brighten up your sunny windowsill with one of these pretty varieties.
The plants outlined below will thrive in bright light and some will take scorching light.
Bright light and full sun can be harmful to interior plants.
Indoor plants for hot sunny windows cacti.
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A light curtain or blind should be drawn to shield them from the direct rays of summer sun or the plants can be moved further.
Cactus need very little watering and sandy soil.
Measure the windowsill and choose your pots or planters based on what will fit.
Water thoroughly allowing the water to drain from the pot before placing on your window sill.
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Of course desert plants are used to hot burning sun and heat.
A grouping of cactutes will feel right at home when showcased on a sunny windowsill.