Why is this happening?

Many house plants can be acclimated to very sunny spaces in your home, but others grow better in less direct light. Some are more sensitive than others so keep an eye on your plants for symptoms of sun stress— especially when the seasons are changing and daylight hours are increased.

Symptoms

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What to do now

How to use the light meter

By using Planta’s Light Meter to measure the light conditions of each of your sites, you can make sure that your plants are placed in a suitable location for their needs.

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Common questions

I don't want to move my plant, can I shelter it instead?

If you’re worried about your plant getting too much sun but don’t want (or can’t) move it, you can consider covering it instead. Use a lightweight material such as burlap or purchase some semi-transparent garden netting or row covers- these are designed to protect your plant without touching it, which may interfere with its growth. You could also strategically place more sensitive plants next to taller, more light tolerant plants, providing them with a natural place to shelter from direct light. Just make sure the taller plants have a wide enough spread to cover the plant you want to shelter.

How do I know how much light my plant needs?

Check the light recommendations in Planta. Many plants prefer bright, indirect light (part sun, part shade), but not all - this greatly depends on the type of plant. You can find information about each plant’s light needs by tapping on the ‘Info’ tab.

Will the mark on the plants go away?

Burn marks on the leaves will unfortunately never go away.