Plant Problem Lab

Placement tool

Plant Light Calculator

Light changes watering. Use placement clues and leaf signals to decide whether a plant needs brighter indirect light, shade from direct sun, or a different watering rhythm.

Plant Light Calculator

Estimate whether a spot is low light, bright indirect light, or direct-sun risk using placement and plant signals.

Estimate

Bright indirect light

This is a useful range for many common houseplants, especially if the plant can see the sky without sitting in harsh afternoon sun.

  • Rotate weekly if the plant leans.
  • Expect faster drying than in a dim corner.
  • Check new leaf size over the next few weeks.
Compare low light and too much light