Different plants require different exposure to sunlight. Here are some plants that love bright sunlight. They are best suited to be placed near a south-facing window.
Indoor plants that love bright light.
1. Ponytail Palm
Botanical Name: Beaucarnea recurvata
The Ponytail palm is one of the best plants for bright spaces because it likes to bask in the sun all day.
2. Areca Palm
Botanical Name: Dypsis lutescens
With its impressive golden stems and curved leaves, the areca palm is also a great plant to purify the air. They grow well in pots.
3. Jade Plant
Botanical Name: Crassula ovata
Jade is a succulent plant that needs lots of sunlight to grow well. It has shiny, smooth green leaves that can brighten up the room.
4. Bird of Paradise
Botanical Name: Strelitzia
Bird of Paradise is a tropical plant. It grows well indoors and adds a forest vibe to the room. It can reach up to four to five feet tall.
5. Aloe Vera
Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis miller
Aloe vera is another best houseplants for bright spaces. It loves sun exposure and hates soggy soil.
6. Citrus Trees
Botanical Name: Citrus spp.
You can plant wide varieties of citrus fruits indoors if you provide them with adequate light. They grow well in containers too.
7. Kalanchoe
Botanical Name: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Grow Kalanchoe near your window and enjoy its beautiful flowers. It grows best in full sunlight.
8. Anthurium
Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum
It thrives best when placed near sunny south-facing windows. Their glossy leaves and flowers add so much beauty to indoors.
9. Pencil Cactus
Botanical Name: Euphorbia tirucalli
Pencil Cactus is another beautiful succulent that can be one of your best house plants for a bright indoor space. It adds subtlety to the room while bringing some drama.
10. Corn Plant
Botanical Name: Dracaena fragrans
It is one of the most popular indoor plants for homes and offices because of its ability to purify the air indoors.
11. Croton
Botanical Name: Codiaeum variegatum
Crotons are excellent plants for homes with bright areas. They display beautiful yellow, orange, red, and even purple colors.
12. Hibiscus
Botanical Name: Hibiscus
Hibiscus flowers are a beautiful addition to any space. They're especially nice if they bloom near a window with plenty of sunlight.
13. Geranium
Botanical Name: Geranium
To grow them indoors, you need to give them adequate sun exposure. Then you can watch them flower abundantly.
14. Jasmine
Botanical Name: Jasminum
Jasmine loves lots of sunlight, so it's a good choice for a south-facing windowsill. It has beautiful white flowers, which look lovely when placed in hanging pots. They also add a divine fragrance to indoors.
15. Chrysanthemum
Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum plants need plenty of sunlight to grow well. Water them regularly, and they add beautiful color and fragrance to indoors.
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Happy Gardening!
Dr. Vandana K.