Direct Sunlight Plants
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Money Tree Plant
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Flamingo Flower
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Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides)
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Variegated Sansevieria Laurentii (Snake Plant)
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Giant Bird of Paradise
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Bromeliad Guzmania
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Areca Palm Indoor Tree
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Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus Lyrata)
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Neanthe Bella Palm
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Ponytail Palm Tree
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Aralia Fabian Stump
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Indoor Olive Tree
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Boston Fern Plant
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Pygmy Date Palm
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Orange Bird of Paradise
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Lemon Button Fern
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Lady Palm
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Peperomia Ginny
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Sansevieria Zeylanica Snake Plant
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Pink Polka Dot Plant
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Watermelon Peperomia
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Baby Rubber Plant (Variegated Peperomia)
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Petra Croton
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Cat Palm
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Elevate Your Indoor or Outdoor Space With Full Sun Plants
Decorate a bright corner of your home or patio with full sun plants that can grow in direct sunlight. They’re perfect for warmer climates as plants for direct sunlight thrive in more intense afternoon sun in the summer and tolerate heat. Indoors, they can grow near sunny windows without getting scorched. Moreover, container plants for full sun and heat are often drought-resistant and low-maintenance, providing reliable greenery throughout the warm months.
Plants that like direct sunlight will enhance your indoor design, cleanse the air due to their air-purifying properties, and add color and interest to sunny porches. Well-chosen direct sun plants can boost your property’s curb appeal and create a relaxing atmosphere in your home.
Plants that love direct sunlight come in various sizes and shapes, from the small Jade Plant to the impressive Giant Bird of Paradise.
Select the Best Direct Sunlight Plants
To choose the best high sun plants for your home or porch, focus on some of the following factors:
- Light conditions vs. seasons: Some spaces may have varying light conditions during different seasons; place plants that do well in full sun where they’ll get sufficient light throughout the year, like a sunroom.
- Direction of windows: For indoor plants that like direct sunlight, choose a place near a south-facing window for maximum sun exposure.
- Climate: When choosing container plants for full sun, consider your climate; select drought-tolerant plants for a year-round warm climate, and plan where to overwinter your plants in colder climates.
- Hardiness zones: For outdoor plants that like direct sunlight, check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to see which full sun tropical plants can thrive in your state’s climate.
- Room size: Compact choices, like succulents, are ideal for small spaces, while large, high light plants, like full sun palms or Monstera varieties, can make a statement in more spacious rooms
- Lifestyle: Choose beginner house plants if you travel a lot or are new to plant care. Consider getting pet-friendly plants for full sun if you own a cat or a dog.
Explore Our Collection of Plants That Like Direct Sunlight
Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta)
- Distinct features: The Sago Palm is a spectacular palm tree with a low, sturdy trunk and glossy fronds. These palms are some of the most popular full sun potted plants for the patio.
- Level of care: Easy
- Toxicity: Toxic to ingest
Lemon Yellow Miniature Roses (Rosa chinensis minima)
- Distinct features: The Lemon Yellow Miniature Roses are enchanting small roses, growing on a compact bush with glossy foliage. Miniature roses will elevate any well-lit space and are some of the best flowering plants for full sun.
- Level of care: Relatively easy
- Toxicity: Pet-friendly
Bromeliad Neoregelia (Neoregelia Bromeliad)
- Distinct features: A compact bromeliad plant, the Bromeliad Neoregelia sports a rosette of colorful bracts atop its lower leaves. It blooms for up to 6 months and is among the best low-maintenance full sun plants.
- Level of care: Easy
- Toxicity: Pet-friendly
Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans)
- Distinct features: Lipstick Plants are cascading creepers that blossom with red, tube-like flowers and are stunning full sun hanging plants.
- Level of care: Relatively easy
- Toxicity: Pet-friendly
Direct Sunlight Plants: Care & Maintenance Guide
Many full sun houseplants are easy to care for, especially if they require less watering and tolerate dry conditions. See below some useful care tips for plants that like direct sunlight:
- Light: Ensure you provide sufficient lighting for your direct sunlight plants. Supplement your greenery with grow lights in the darker months if you live in a colder climate.
- Watering: Water your direct light indoor plants thoroughly and let the excess water drain.
- Temperature and humidity: Many plants that like full sun prefer slightly warmer temperatures, so ensure you keep them away from drafts. Mist plants regularly if they prefer high humidity..
- Soil, repotting, and feeding: Provide well-draining but nourishing soil for plants that need direct sunlight, and repot every 1-2 years. Most full sun plants for pots, especially blooms, require regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer in the growing season to thrive.
- Pruning and common issues: Trim any damaged or yellowing leaves and check regularly for pests. Check the soil regularly to prevent overwatering or underwatering your plants. Also, remember that many full-sun flowering plants won’t bloom in insufficient light.
Shop Full Sun Plants for Your Indoor or Outdoor Space
Transform your home or business with Lively Root’s selection of plants for direct sun. We make it easy to get the ideal fit for your porch or a sunny windowsill.
Shop for the best full sun plants to elevate your interior, add greenery to your outdoor spaces, or make a delightful gift for loved ones or friends.
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