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title: "I’ve been looking for a plant that’s happy on this shelf since I have…"
description: "I’ve been looking for a plant that’s happy on this shelf since I have no outlet for a plant light and it’s about 10 feet from the bay window, which is the only…"
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community: "Plant Setup Inspiration"
author: "Jax"
published: "2026-02-13T17:08:48.124719Z"
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# I’ve been looking for a plant that’s happy on this shelf since I have…

_Posted by Jax on 2026-02-13_

I’ve been looking for a plant that’s happy on this shelf since I have no outlet for a plant light and it’s about 10 feet from the bay window, which is the only one in the room. It’s north facing. I’ve had this Dracaena here for a couple of months and he still seems happy to me. Hoping he might be the one :) Any thoughts?

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## 8 comments

### Shamana commented on 2026-02-13

Zz plant

### Phil commented on 2026-02-13

I’ve run into that problem, such as a dining table centerpiece. I just rotate several plants weekly.

#### Jax replied on 2026-02-17

Love this idea. Never thought of rotating them. Thanks.

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-02-14

ZZ and draceana is all I can think that would like that level of light. There are so many different kinds of draceana so I think you could make a beautiful plant shelf 🥰🥰💚💚

#### Jax replied on 2026-02-17

I need a zz. I think I’ll get one and rotate the zz and Dracaena as others have suggested. Thanks!

### Sheridan commented on 2026-02-15

I would rotate some low light ones, zz etc every month or less. Love the design of the space BTW!

#### Jax replied on 2026-02-17

This is such a good idea!

#### Jax replied on 2026-02-17

And thank you! I finally put up artwork after having nothing on the walls, and it’s starting to feel like home.

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