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title: "Hi Everyone! I’m just getting started in potted plants/indoor plants.…"
description: "Hi Everyone! I’m just getting started in potted plants/indoor plants. I have south facing windows and I’m trying to find small plants that will thrive in the…"
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# Hi Everyone! I’m just getting started in potted plants/indoor plants.…

_Posted by Jen on 2026-10-15_

Hi Everyone! I’m just getting started in potted plants/indoor plants. I have south facing windows and I’m trying to find small plants that will thrive in the direct sunlight. I know succulents are the go to but what recommendations does everyone have? Thanks in advance!

## 8 comments

### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-10-15

I have two different jade plants thriving in a southern window. They grow very slowly and have shallow roots only need repotting once every 2 years or so. They need to thoroughly dry out between waterings.

### Tee Jay commented on 2026-10-15

I have mostly south facing windows, and I’ve found that most of my plants do well! Tropicals, succulents, mostly anything

### Franzi9B commented on 2026-10-15

I have an Aloe, it is easy to handle and loves the sun!

### MIPlantMomFL commented on 2026-10-15

Pothos are great varieties. If you want big leaves put them on moss poles or they can be in planters or hanging baskets.

### Rhus commented on 2026-10-15

I have some small-leaved hoya that love my south-facing window, khroniana and lacunosa varieties. They are already pretty petite but they also don't mind being trimmed so they could be a good choice!

### Waspinator commented on 2026-10-16

If you'd like to try orchids, neofinetia/vanda falcata\* is smoll and likes plenty of light. (\*it recently got a rename so you might see either one. The common name is wind orchid.) Cattleyas and vandas also like more light than most orchids, but I've found cattleyas to be finicky about their roots, and even mini vandas are pretty big

### Phil commented on 2026-10-16

If it is direct sun, probably only morning sun, then use succulents. If you want tropicals, bring them into the room farther. I am extremely biased towards succulents. They are so much more interesting, some look alien.

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### Summz commented on 2026-10-16

Can’t go wrong with a monstera! They love the sun ☀️

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