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How to Take Care of Plants in Different Light Conditions
Plants are a beautiful addition to any garden, but it's important to make sure that you are caring for them properly based on their lighting needs.
In Malaysia, the weather can be quite hot and humid, which means that certain plants may do better in different lighting conditions. In this blog, we will be discussing how to care for plants in direct sunlight, semi-shade, and fully-shaded areas in a Malaysian house garden.
We will also provide examples of low-maintenance Malaysia plants that are well-suited for each lighting condition.
Direct sunlight plants
Plants that thrive in direct sunlight are those that are able to withstand high temperatures and bright light. These plants are often drought-tolerant and have large leaves that can help to protect them from the sun's rays.
Some examples of low maintenance plants that do well in direct sunlight include bird of paradise, hibiscus, and bougainvillea.
When caring for plants that thrive in direct sunlight, it's important to make sure they are getting enough water. Although they are drought-tolerant, they still need water to survive.
You should also be careful not to overwater them, as this can lead to root rot. To make your life easier, you can choose low maintenance plants that don't require regular fertilizing.
Bird of Paradise is a tropical plant that is well-suited for gardens in Malaysia that receive a lot of sunlight.
✅Semi-Shade, Full Sun
✅Moderate Water
✅Landscape Uses: Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens
Hibiscus is another low maintenance plant that is well-suited for gardens in Malaysia that receive a lot of direct sunlight.
It's a beautiful tropical plant that is easy to care for and can add a lot of color to your garden.
To care for hibiscus, make sure to water it once a week and don't worry about regular fertilizing.
Bougainvillea is a beautiful tropical plant that is well-suited for gardens in Malaysia that receive a lot of sunlight.
It's a low maintenance plant
✅Little Water, Moderate Water
✅Landscape Uses:Container Planting, General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens
Don't worry about regular fertilizing.
Semi-shade plants
Plants that thrive in semi-shade are those that are able to tolerate some sunlight but also need some protection from the sun's rays.
Some examples of low maintenance plants that do well in semi-shade include Caladium, Calathea, and Peace Lily plant.
When caring for plants that thrive in semi-shade, it's important to make sure they are getting enough water and light. They need protection from direct sunlight, but they still need some light to survive.
To make your life easier, you can choose low maintenance plants that don't require regular fertilizing.
Caladium is a beautiful plant that produces vibrant leaves in shades of green, pink, red, and white.
To care for caladium, make sure to keep the soil evenly moist, Moderate Water and Occasional Misting
It's also important to provide some filtered light to keep the leaves vibrant.
Calathea is a beautiful tropical plant that is well-suited for gardens in Malaysia that receive some direct sunlight and some shade.
It's a low maintenance plant that is easy to care for and can add a lot of color to your garden.
Water Preference Occasional Misting, Lots of Water
Peace Lily is a low maintenance plant that is easy to care for and can add a lot of green to your garden.
To care for Peace Lily, make sure to keep the soil evenly moist and Lots of Water ( do not over watering)
It's also important to provide some filtered light to keep the leaves vibrant.
Fully-shade plants
Plants that thrive in fully shade are those that are unable to tolerate any direct sunlight and need to be protected from the sun's rays.
Some examples of low-maintenance plants that do well in fully shade include Aglaonema ‘Dud Unyamanee', Fern and Dieffenbachia
When caring for plants that thrive in fully-shade, it's important to make sure they are getting enough water and light. They need protection from direct sunlight, but they still need some light to survive.
To make your life easier, you can choose low-maintenance plants that don't require regular fertilizing.
This plant is low maintenance and ideal as a houseplant or office plant. Although it tolerates shade well, it may become leggy over time.
✅ Semi-Shade, Full Shade
✅ Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
✅ Maintenace - moderate
Ferns are a beautiful tropical plant that is well-suited for gardens in Malaysia that receive no direct sunlight.
✅ Semi-Shade, Full Shade
✅Lots of Water
✅Landscape Uses: Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant
Dieffenbachia is a low maintenance plant that is easy to care for and can add a lot of green to your garden.
✅Semi-Shade, Full Shade
✅Occasional Misting, Lots of Water
✅Landscape Uses: Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant
Ziant Hydro Planter can be placed indoor & outdoor.
In conclusion, it's important to choose the right plants for your garden based on the lighting conditions that are available.
Whether you have a garden that receives a lot of direct sunlight, some shade, or no direct sunlight, there are low-maintenance plants that will thrive in each lighting condition.
By following the steps outlined in this blog, you can make sure that your plants are well-cared for and able to grow to their full potential.
With proper care and attention, you can enjoy a beautiful and lush garden that adds value and life to your home.
Sincerely,
Konzept Garden Team
