Natural Light:
- Aroids thrive in bright, indirect sunlight.
- The ideal lighting conditions depend on your window direction and size.
- Early morning and late afternoon sunlight is suitable for aroids.
- During other times of the day, move your plants several feet away from the window to avoid direct sunlight, which may cause leaf burns.
Grow Lights:
- Grow lights provide stable lighting and accelerate plant growth.
- Some Syngonium and Philodendron varieties may exhibit better color or variegation under grow lights.
- Consider using grow lights if your room lacks natural light or experiences frequent rainy or cloudy weather.
- Most grow lights come with time settings; it's recommended to provide 12 to 14 hours of lighting per day.
- If you have a light meter, aim for a lighting intensity between 10,000 to 20,000 Lux for optimal growth of most aroids.