Keeping these low-light houseplants in direct sunlight can cause leaf burn and other issues.

If yourpeace lilys uppermost leaves are yellowor faded, it may be receiving too much light.

Just be sure to protect any throw in of snake plant from direct sun.

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It can cause plant stress, yellowing or browning leaves, and leaf burn.

However, intense sun can scorch ZZ plant leaves and cause their rich colors to fade.

Today, these foliage plants are still popular.

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They grow best in low to medium light.

Bright sun can damage their lush green leaves and ruin the look of these classic plants.

However, too much sun can bleach their leaves and turn them brown.

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Moth Orchid

Moth orchid(Phalaenopsisspp.)

is an understory plant that naturally grows in dappled light beneath a canopy of tall trees.

Thats why its always best to keep moth orchids and most other orchid species in bright, indirect light.

Peace Lily Spathiphyllum wallisii ‘Domino’

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Calatheas and Marantas

These two closely related plants are famous for their colorful and uniquely patterned leaves.

To preserve the look of yourcalatheas(Calatheaspp.)

and marantas(Maranta leuconeura), also known asprayer plants, keep them out of bright sun.

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Keeping these plants near a humidifier or in a steamy, well-lit bathroom helps them grow even better.

Brightly lit windows can cause these plants to dry out, turn brown, and drop their leaves.

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How to Repot an Orchid

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Lemon Button Fern

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Waffle plant

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