Houseplant Light Matcher
Match plants to the light your window actually gets.
Result
Approx. foot-candles
1000 fc
Light category
Direct sun
Plants that thrive
Succulents, cacti, herbs
Tip
Move plants 3 ft back from a south window = ~half the light
About this tool
Pick the window direction (N/S/E/W), obstructions (none / partial / heavy), and plant category (low / medium / bright). Get a list of plants that will actually thrive plus a 'move it 3 feet back' suggestion. The r/houseplants recurring 'why is my plant dying' quick check.
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