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title: "So, I’m living in New York and only have NORTH FACING WINDOWS.…"
description: "So, I’m living in New York and only have NORTH FACING WINDOWS. Therefore, my plants that prefer at least partial sun are not getting any sun. I want them to…"
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author: "Plant princess"
published: "2026-05-01T03:52:25.652271Z"
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# So, I’m living in New York and only have NORTH FACING WINDOWS.…

_Posted by Plant princess on 2026-05-01_

So, I’m living in New York and only have NORTH FACING WINDOWS. Therefore, my plants that prefer at least partial sun are not getting any sun. I want them to grow big and beautiful so am considering grow lights and would appreciate any good guidance for a beginner.

If it’s any help these are the plants I have:  
Rubber Plant  
Ponytail Palm  
Prayer Plant  
Corn Plant  
Velvet Leaf Philodendron

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/6xnaCWuC5PaTkQnPOtsk11iGPWebXcilkBiZXRf6TIc/X4VvRk8UT1KuDxwfZU0k8Q.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### ila commented on 2026-05-01

i started using a SANSI grow light about 6 months ago and it’s done absolutely amazing. it really really makes a difference. they’re pretty cheap on amazon, but come with just a bulb. just screw it into any lamp it fits. it’s a great way to keep the aesthetic of your home :)

#### Plant princess replied on 2026-05-01

Thank you this is helpful!

### Mads commented on 2026-05-01

Grow lights can be beautiful! A grow bulb (or any bright bulb) can be used in any fixture or lamp that can handle high wattage.

I don’t have fancy stuff, but I have a few areas where the grow lights have been dressed up a bit.

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/F3A6oDxB5AFrwMY-8AmGdM9PkD4LkZ4epCTa5XS85C4/nFlby4xxTt24t4Kaj4_eVw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/F3A6oDxB5AFrwMY-8AmGdM9PkD4LkZ4epCTa5XS85C4/kE7vyOHnTcyazv5ZG5hu9Q.webp?size=large)

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#### Plant princess replied on 2026-05-01

Oh wow, I’m obsessed with your scallop stained glass hanging lamp \& how you use it with a grow light! This is inspiring me to dress up my light in my place, thank you!

#### Mads replied on 2026-05-01

Thank you, \& I’m glad! 💚😊

### Plantin like Daddy commented on 2026-05-16

North-facing for my place too (bedroom and my balcony) so I’m using grow lights too. Some came with the stand, the others in a two-pack from Amazon so there’s one one my bedroom stand and one clipped to my living room one!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/PIyTzgTqs52NErwu9ABsasjzZN4GuNTUf_SdpU31zac/KYraUZA0QPiahKJUOBLarg.webp?size=large)

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