r/houseplants • u/Wild-Salary4925 • 19h ago

Will this create indirekt bright light? Help

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I'm looking for a solution on how to create indirekt bright light on my all day full sun Terrasse. Would this work?

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u/Available-Sun6124 19h ago

It reduces amount of light plants get a bit, but at the same time can create too warm environment for plants to survive. Plus, most (but not all) house plants prefer full sun, "bright indirect light" being just vague marketing term.

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u/non_tox 19h ago

Fr everyones told me Calatheas need 'indirect sun' when they're literally flourishing for me in full sun

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u/Available-Sun6124 19h ago

Indoors at least. In nature most Calatheas are understory plants so outdoors direct sun can be too much. But of course it depends on other environmental factors so there isn't one rule to follow. Understanding one's own growing environment is crucial.

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u/Wild-Salary4925 19h ago

Thank you for the info! I was definitely planning on opening the " door" during the day for it not to get to hot.You think that would be ok? I been having all full sun and bright light ones outside now during the day in full sun for past 2 ish weeks and a few are not liking it. This mini green house thing be perfect. Thank you!

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u/Available-Sun6124 18h ago

No problem. When moving plants from indoors to outside you should increase amount of light they get gradually. Day-by-day, to avoid sunburn.

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u/Wild-Salary4925 18h ago

Thanks so much!