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what does it mean by "LOW LIGHT"?

Low light refers to locations too far away from natural sunlight.

In this type of light, shadow is very light or there’s no shadows. 

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e.g. placed behind an opaque curtain

e.g. placed behind an opaque curtain

e.g. an outdoor balcony with no sun rays 

e.g. placed near the windows but location doesn’t enjoy a good sun-facing and has low light levels

e.g. placed against the wall and light doesn’t reach the plants 

e.g. placed against the wall of HDB corridor and light doesn’t reach the plants 

e.g. placed against the wall of balcony and light doesn’t reach the plants

e.g. placed too far away from light source to receive any light 

what type of plants can survive in low light?

Aglaonemas (darker green breeds)
Ferns
Philodendrons 
Pothos
Sansieverias (but whale fins prefer medium to bright indirect light)
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia/ZZ Plant

 

What type of plants is not suitable for low light?

Aglaonemas (coloured or lighter green breeds)
Alocasias
Begonias 
Bubble plants
Anthuriums
Bonsais 
Cacti
Caladiums 
Calatheas
Callisias Dieffenbachia Mariana/Dumb cane
Draceanas 
Dioone Edule 
Fiscus
Fittonias 
Flowering trees 
Fruit trees 
Haworthias 
Hoyas 
Orchids 
Oxalis 
Lithops
Ludisia Discolor/Jewel Orchid
Money plants
Monsteras
Moss
Peperomias
Phyllanthus Mirabilis 
Pithecellobium Confertum/Everfresh trees 
Platyceriums 
Pileas
Spathiphyllum/Peace lily 
Stephanias 
String of pearls/hearts 
Spider plants
Succulents 
Sygnoniums 
Tillandsias/Air plants 
Tradescantias