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title: "Hi all, just looking for a piece of advice, I want to purchase a…"
description: "Hi all, just looking for a piece of advice, I want to purchase a plant to go on this windowsill. My last one had to be moved because it gets an awful lot of…"
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# Hi all, just looking for a piece of advice, I want to purchase a…

_Posted by Donna on 2026-04-18_

Hi all, just looking for a piece of advice, I want to purchase a plant to go on this windowsill. My last one had to be moved because it gets an awful lot of direct sunlight so I need something that can cope with that and grow to a reasonable size. Any suggestions, please?

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## 14 comments

### Day commented on 2026-04-18

Do you need it to be pet safe or no?

#### Donna replied on 2026-04-18

Yes please

### Planters commented on 2026-04-18

I would suggest a rattlesnake plant

### AudPod commented on 2026-04-18

Whoa so many possibilities for that space!!!! What’s “reasonable size” for you? Are you open to hanging plants or something more statement sized on the floor? Do you use the windowseat? Cuz my brain says that should be a plant family shelf lol

### Donna commented on 2026-04-18

Hey our giant schnauzers sit on it watching the world go by so it would need to upright

### Juicyfruit commented on 2026-04-18

Money tree

### Kelly commented on 2026-04-18

That’s a beautiful window!

### nick commented on 2026-04-18

I want to say a jade plant

### Charie commented on 2026-04-19

How about orchids

### Charie commented on 2026-04-19

Oh no, not orchids since it has direct sunlight

### Adrian commented on 2026-04-19

I’ve found my peperomia obtusifolias do great in my south-facing windows. They grow new leaves every week there. They’re pet safe, very easy-care as long as they’re in well-draining soil (I use Espoma’s Cactus Mix. Avoid Miracle Grow) and dry out completely between waterings. Some other pet-friendly options that I keep in my south-facing windows are goldfish and lipstick plants (very fun, surprisingly easy to get to flower, and come in really fun varieties. My current favorite is a Nematanthus Shady Lady Mae (attached is a photo of it). Goldfish plants are upright options. Last pick would be Hoyas. While I see you’re looking for upright ones, smaller starters or trellises versions, especially variegated ones or hardier types like Pubicalyx or Carnosa do really well in brighter light. My Pubicalyx (third photo) is a collection of 4 rescues from Lowe’s, and she is extremely low-maintenance. I personally prefer her off the trellis, but she looks lovely on one as well. 😊

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