Okay, let’s talk about “medium light.” I’ve been messing around with plants lately, and figuring out the right light for them has been a bit of a journey. So, medium light, what’s the deal?
First off, I started by just sticking my plants wherever I had space. Windowsill, bookshelf, you name it. But then I noticed some weren’t doing so great. Leaves turning yellow, some getting all leggy and stretched out. That’s when I dove into this whole light thing.

Turns out, “medium light” isn’t as simple as it sounds. It’s not just about having a window in the room. It’s more like, imagine being under a tree. You’re not in direct, blazing sun, but you’re not in deep shade either. It’s that nice, dappled light.
So, I started experimenting. I moved some plants a few feet back from the window. I also tried putting some in a room with a window that didn’t get direct sun all day, like an east-facing one. I was basically playing plant-light-detective.
- I observed that my plants in these spots seemed happier.
- They weren’t getting scorched by direct sun, but they still had enough light to grow properly.
- No more yellow leaves or leggy stems.
I also learned that “medium light” usually means about 4 to 6 hours of indirect sunlight a day. It’s that sweet spot where plants get enough energy without getting fried.
Honestly, it took some trial and error. I had to watch my plants closely and adjust their positions based on how they were doing. It’s like they were telling me what they needed, and I just had to learn their language.
In the end, I managed to create some nice “medium light” zones in my place. My plants are thriving, and I feel like I’ve cracked some secret code. It’s been a cool little project, and I’m pretty stoked about how it all turned out. I think that is all, yeah, that’s basically what I wanted to share about my “medium light” plant journey. It’s been fun!