Okay, here is my blog post sharing my experience about low light for plants:
A few weeks ago, I noticed some of my houseplants weren’t doing so hot. The leaves started turning yellow and some even fell off. I was watering them like normal and thought they were getting enough sun, but something was off. So I started digging around to figure out what was going on.
I have a few plants that I keep in my living room. It’s not the brightest room, but there’s a big window on one side. I figured that was plenty of light, you know? Turns out, I was wrong. See, I found out that “low light” doesn’t just mean “not in direct sunlight.” It’s way more complicated than that. I learned some information about the meaning of low light, medium light and high light. And I knew I have to do something to save my plants.
First, I used my phone to take some photos of my plants and the room. Then I spent a whole afternoon moving plants around. Plants that needed more light went closer to the window, and those that were okay with less light stayed further back. I also figured out which ones were really struggling in the low light.
Here is what I did to save my plants:
- Moved Plants: I rearranged my plants based on their light needs.
- Bought a Grow Light: For the plants that really needed more light, I bought a simple LED grow light. Nothing fancy, just something to give them a little extra help.
- Observed and Adjusted: I kept a close eye on them after that. Checking the soil, looking at the leaves, and moving them around a bit more if needed.
My results
After a couple of weeks, I started seeing a big difference. The plants near the window perked up, and even the ones under the grow light started looking healthier. No more yellow leaves! It was such a relief. I realized that even though I thought I knew about plants, there was still a lot to learn.
So, if you’re having trouble with your indoor plants, take a good look at how much light they’re actually getting. You might be surprised that what you think is enough light, actually isn’t. Don’t be afraid to move things around and experiment a little. Your plants will thank you!
