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title: "Hi, new to Planta. My bedroom plants face a balcony door that stays…"
description: "Hi, new to Planta. My bedroom plants face a balcony door that stays open (with a flyscreen door). The door faces North so doesn’t get any direct sun in Sydney…"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "olly"
published: "2026-04-11T00:33:24.866751Z"
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# Hi, new to Planta. My bedroom plants face a balcony door that stays…

_Posted by olly on 2026-04-11_

Hi, new to Planta. My bedroom plants face a balcony door that stays open (with a flyscreen door). The door faces North so doesn’t get any direct sun in Sydney but gets plenty of indirect sun. Which planta light option should I pick Shade or Part sun? I am confused because part sun says ”direct sun” and there is no in between option?

## 1 comment

### SJ commented on 2026-04-11

Does it get bright enough to cast some shadow? That’s usually how I decide between the two.

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