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Different types of houseplants need different levels of light. If a plant doesn't require much light, you may be able to keep it several feet away from a window, but some plants marked as "low light tolerant" may grow better with more light than advertised, so always check each individual plant. Some plants can have different colored leaves, or parts of them that are not green. This is known as "variegation", and it's a general rule of thumb that the less green a plant is, the more light it will need, as the green parts of a plant are the only parts that can perform photosynthesis. | Different types of houseplants need different levels of light. If a plant doesn't require much light, you may be able to keep it several feet away from a window, but some plants marked as "low light tolerant" may grow better with more light than advertised, so always check each individual plant. Some plants can have different colored leaves, or parts of them that are not green. This is known as "variegation", and it's a general rule of thumb that the less green a plant is, the more light it will need, as the green parts of a plant are the only parts that can perform photosynthesis. | ||
=== Grow Lights === | |||
One often under-considered method of providing light for plants is using a device called a grow light. Grow lights emit a spectrum of light similar to the sun, and in some cases can be an imperfect solution to a plant in the room without adequate lighting. Grow lights come in all shapes and sizes, and those comfortable with working with electricity can build their own. Grow lights may feel unnatural, but some plants like the Majesty Palm do better indoors with access to them. | |||
=== Common Beginner Friendly Plants === | === Common Beginner Friendly Plants === | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pothos Plants | |||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Snake Plants | |||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Peace Lily's | |||
=== '''Common Beginner Trap Plants''' === | === '''Common Beginner Trap Plants''' === | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Majesty Palms | |||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Ferns | |||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Moon Cactuses | |||
Common misconceptions to address in article: | Common misconceptions to address in article: | ||