Houseplants

The process of finding the ideal light and watering spot to grow your newly purchased small plants in the living room: A guide to becoming a successful indoor gardener, with a list of sun-loving plants (sunflower, lemon) that are happy in bright light, and shade-preferring ones (Croton).

🌿 MY LIVING ROOM PLANTS AND THEIR IDEAL PLACEMENT BATTLE: BALANCE OF LIGHT, SHADE, AND WATER

Each plant in my living room has its own unique character and a favorite corner. At first, they were all small, and I constantly experimented with pots and placement. Eventually, some enjoyed shining in the sun, while others preferred hiding in the shade—I finally found their ideal spots.

☀️ Sun Lovers: Plants Focused on Growth and Fruit

This group consists of plants that need plenty of sunlight, often tall or fruit-bearing:

• Sunflower and Tomatoes: These tall plants follow the sun, loving abundant light and regular watering.
• Peppers and Tomatoes from Recep: To yield fruit, they require at least six hours of direct sunlight. Let’s see how the tomatoes do in this setup!
• Orange Seeds from Patara: Citrus saplings prefer bright, well-lit environments to grow.
• Lemon Tree from Kaş: Loves a warm spot with direct sun and cannot tolerate drought; must be watered generously.
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• Lemon Tree from Ağaç A.Ş.: The general rule for lemon trees applies: the more sun, the better.

☁️ Shade Lovers: Prefer Low Light and Balanced Humidity

These plants avoid direct, intense sunlight and prefer more balanced moisture:

• Croton:
  • Should be placed in a bright area without direct sunlight.
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  • Needs watering every two days, and most importantly, its leaves should be sprayed with water once a week.
• Unknown Shade Lover: Thrives in shade and is more drought-tolerant; watering every three to four days is sufficient.
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• Cockscomb (French Hyacinth): Needs watering every three to four days and prefers a spot with filtered light, away from direct sun—this is ideal for it.