“Bright indirect light?” This spot seems bright enough.

Your interior light levels form the growth potential of the plant. Your care efforts realize that potential (watering, fertilizing, repotting). Good light is the PREREQUISITE for a plant to grow but the term “bright indirect light” fails to convey anything concrete. At worse, it makes you think just any place the sun doesn’t shine is considered indirect light. And our eyes adjust to a wide range of light levels so you will NOT feel the difference. Instead, those with huge, unobstructed windows and/or skylights are patting themselves on the back at how good they are with houseplants while those with smaller windows living between buildings are struggling to figure out why their fiddle leaf fig always ends up with 90% of their foliage lost.

Measure your light. It will explain the magic of the greenthumb.
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Step 1: Get a light meter and get to know how bright your indirect light actually is. Here are a few that I think work well:

This is the Dr. Meter LX1330B Light Meter that I’ve been using – pricing has been varying wildly on Amazon but it should be around $40-60 [US Link] [CAN Link]. An alternate model: [US Link] [CAN Link]

The Urceri light meter also works well and has the advantage of automatic range selection. The only downside is the sensor cannot be pointed away from the screen so you may need to use the ‘hold’ function (should also be around $40-60) [US Link] [CAN Link]

What about apps? Android devices do not have standardized ambient light sensor hardware and the iOS platform doesn’t give access to the iPhone light sensor, which means those apps are doing a rough calculation based on the camera brightness value. An app might be able to give you a rough idea, but a dedicated device will do the proper cosine correction for the angle of incident light (that’s what the white dome is for).

Step 2: Bookmark this page so you can look up the levels of indirect light necessary for various plants. I don’t have every possible houseplant but after reading a few of these, I think you’ll get the idea.

Commercial Light Levels: most of our typical “houseplants” are grown in greenhouses with varying layers of shade cloth. To give you a rough idea, “50% Shade” would measure to 5000 foot-candles (FC) and “90% Shade” comes to 1000 FC – this is the strength of the sun shining through different layers of shade cloth, which is a black net-like material. These numbers are easily searchable on the internet – I’ve included the source links where applicable. *Don’t expect to achieve these light levels indoors from your indirect light.*

Interior Light Levels: plants can technically survive in a wide range of light levels so do not take the numbers listed here as prescriptive – they aren’t strict requirements. You should think of them as guidelines for good growth. Another consideration is that “good growth” is subjective as any plant will take the shape of its light situation – up to a certain point, it’s not entirely under your control! These numbers are gathered from my own observations and measurements. *Use these as guidelines.*

How to measure: from the spot where your plant is sitting, while the sun is NOT in view, you want the measurement to be above the “good growth” foot-candle reading. Measure at different times of the day and in different weather conditions so you can get a sense for the average intensity of your indirect light. When the sun IS in view, you want the duration to be less than what is stated as tolerable – and if the sun will be in view for longer, then block it with a white sheer curtain.

Adenium Plant

1,500.00
How to Care Adenium Plant: Keep soil moderately moist in spring and summer, but reduce watering in fall and especially winter when the plant is dormant. Fertilize with a dilution by half of a 20-20-20 liquid plant food once per month when the plant is actively growing. Do not feed the desert rose during winter. SUNLIGHT: In their native habitat, adeniums grow in full sun so they need good light to thrive. Direct sunlight is preferable, especially when they are in their active growth phase during the summer months. Water Requirements : Soil moisture is an important consideration in adenium culture. WATERING: Soil moisture is an important consideration in adenium culture. Their common name, Desert Rose, speaks to their ability to thrive with less water. Adeniums can tolerate higher moisture levels without harming the plant, as long as the temperatures are warm.

Aglaonema Plant

1,200.00
HOW TO CARE AGLAONEMA PLANT? Aglaonema stalks retain water for the plant in periods of drought. If there is too much water

Ajwain Plant

350.00
Plant Size : 1ft Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L. Sprague) is an annual aromatic and herbaceous plant of the family Apiaceae. It is an erect annual herb with a striate stem and originated in the eastern regions of Persia and India. Its fruits are small, and grayish-brown in color.

Allamanda Bail

1,000.00
HOW TO GROW .ALLAMANDA BAIL: Water deeply until the excess moisture runs out of the drainage holes but then wait until the top surface of the soil dries out before you irrigate again. Allamanda doesn’t like wet feet. Fertilize in spring through summer every two to three weeks with a good blooming plant food. Allow the plant to rest in winter. Suspend fertilizing in winter as part of good Allamanda plant care. Restart fertilizing in April and move the plant outside as soon as temperatures are above 60 F. (16 C.). Prune in early spring and cut stems back to one to two nodes to promote tighter new growth. This plant is prone to spider mites and whiteflies, so watch carefully for these pests. At the first sign put the plant in the shower and hose off as many of the little guys as you can, then follow with daily applications of horticultural soap or a Neem spray.

ALOCASIA PLANT

17,000.00
HOW TO CARE ALOCASIA PLANT:  Alocasia CareAlocasia plants make a statement with their bold, arrow-head shaped leaves and tall stems. Some Alocasia plants.Keep Alocasia plants moist all year; they are water-loving plants. There is a fine line with these plants. As with all indoor plants, too much water, constantly wet leaves, and heavy, soggy soil.As it's a fast-growing plant, provide it with fertilizer once per month in the growing period (spring and summer) and slow down in the dormancy. GROWING INDOOR: Fortunately for indoor gardeners, Alocasias can grow well in pots, provided they get enough humidity and light. These plants are well known for their beautiful foliage and can brighten up any indoor space. This makes them a real treat to have in your home if you can care for them properly. SUNLIGHT: Bright Indirect light is when the sun's rays don't travel directly from the sun to your plant but, instead, bounce off something first. Plants in bright, indirect light will cast blurry, indistinct shadows. Bright indirect light is approximately 800-2000 foot candles. WATERING: Back to top The Alocasia Zebrina is a tropical plant, which means it needs a humid environment. If it gets too dry, it'll become vulnerable to pests. Luckily, there is a very simple way to keep this plant humid enough: mist it occasionally. It's best to do this at least once per week in the morning.

Aloe Vera

700.00
Standard Plant Plant Size :  2.5 ft EXTRA GEL - BIG Plant Plant Size :  4.5 - 5 ft Aloe vera Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 60–100 centimetres (24–39 inches) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. About The aloe vera plant is an easy, attractive succulent that makes for a great indoor companion. Aloe vera plants are useful, too, as the juice from their leaves can be used to relieve pain from scrapes and burns when applied topically. Here’s how to grow and care for aloe vera plants in your home!

Aloo Bukhara Plant

4,000.00
How to Care Aloo Bukhara Plant : Do ploughing, cross ploughing of land and then levelled the land. Prepare land in such way that water stagnation should not occurred in field. Plum develops on an array of soils, deep fertile as well as properly drained, loamy land with a pH of 5.5-6.5. The land must be clear of hard pan, water logging as well as extreme salts.

Anar Plant

500.00
Plant Size : 4 ft Start Fruiting when become 6 - 8 ft Plant

Apricot Plant

3,500.00
HOW TO GROW APRICOT PLANT? Once you’ve selected your cultivar, you need to know how to grow apricots. Site selection and soil are the most important considerations. The trees need deep, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.Apricot trees bloom early. There are times in apricot tree care where a late frost is a problem, so be sure to plant your trees on higher ground. Do a percolation test prior to planting by digging a hole one foot deep and wide (30 cm.). Fill with water and wait until the next day. Fill the hole again and lay a stick or straight edge over the top. Measure the water drop every hour. Ideal readings will be around 2 inches (5 cm.) per hour. Once you have adjusted the soil to have adequate drainage, dig a hole twice as deep and around as the root ball and plant your tree. Water in well. HOW TO CARE APRICOT PLANT? Apricot tree growing is fairly simple, provided you have the soil, sun, and drainage necessary. Apricots are not tolerant of high levels of salt, boron, chloride and other elements. Feeding of apricot trees will be important in their overall care. They normally get what they need from the soil though, provided it was set up for apricot tree growing beforehand. The trees will need an inch (2.5 cm.) of water weekly, especially during bloom and fruiting. Use a drip irrigation system to avoid wet leaves, flowers and fruit. Be sure your apricot tree care includes thinning of the fruit once it comes in; thin the fruits to 1 ½ to 2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm.) apart. This ensures that the fruit will be larger. If you don’t thin the fruits, they will be much smaller. Apricots need to be pruned and trained annually in early summer to late fall. There are several pests of apricots and numerous fungal diseases. Apply fungicide sprays in spring to avoid such disease issues.

Areca Palm

2,000.00
Plant Size : 2 ft The areca palm is a medium sized palm tree, which can grow up to 20m in height. The trunk is small varying from 10cm till 15 cm in diameter. Its leaves can grow till 1,5m till 2 m long and the branch with the leaves have a pinnate shape. The fruit is oval shaped, orange colored and bears a hard single seed.

ASPARAGUS PLANT

400.00
HOW TO CARE ASPARAGUS PLANT: Asparagus will grow perfectly well in containers and pots, so long as you meet the growing requirements for asparagus. Compost should be fertile and well-drained. The spot you choose to site your asparagus pot should be sunny and sheltered from the wind.Mist the plant daily, focusing on the arching stems. If the plant appears to be turning brown and droopy, it likely needs more water. SUNLIGHT: Site - Full sun is ideal. Asparagus needs at least 8 hours of sun per day. Since asparagus is a long-lived perennial, do not plant where trees or tall shrubs might eventually shade the plants or compete for nutrients and water. WATERING:
1 to 2 inches
Asparagus needs regular watering, especially while young; give it 1 to 2 inches of water per week during its first two growing seasons; give older plants about 1 inch per week. If you give them a good start when you first plant them, and you'll have fewer problems in future years.

Aubergine

200.00
Bale Size : 6 - 9 Inch Will start fruiting within 2 months inshallah

When is the Best Time of Year to Plant Trees?

Are you looking for a way to beautify your yard? If so, you might be thinking about planting trees. Trees are a great way for you to bring your entire landscape together, but you also need to plant the right trees at the right time. Some trees do better than others, so it is important to think about the types of trees you are planting in San Diego, the local weather, and how you can place your tree in the best position possible to be successful. If you are looking for help planting trees, you should reach out to a professional tree trimming and pruning service that can help you. Take a look at a few important points below!
Plant Evergreen Trees in the Spring
If you are planting evergreen trees on your property, then the best time of year to do so is in the spring. Even though the weather in San Diego with relatively stable throughout the year, temperatures are a bit cooler during the Spring. The cooler weather gives evergreen trees an opportunity to get established. Furthermore, even though San Diego was relatively dry, there is usually more rain during the spring months. This water is important for helping trees develop strong root structures. If you are planning on planting evergreen trees outside of the spring months, they will probably still do well; however, you need to make sure they get plenty of water. You might also want to reach out to a professional tree service to learn more about what you have to do to take care of your evergreen trees.
Plant Maple Trees in the Fall
Maple trees are another common sight in San Diego. If you want to add maple trees to your property, you should plant them during the fall. The goal is to plant maple trees in the ground before it starts to freeze. Because there is a bit more shade during the fall, Maple trees tend to be better during this time of year than during the spring. Maple trees grow well in partial shade. When you plant maple trees, you need to make sure the soil drains well. If the soil doesn’t drain well, it is possible for maple trees to get saturated, which can prevent them from growing appropriately. If you cannot plant maple trees during the fall, the second-best time to plant them is during the spring. Remember that spring does tend to be wetter than the fall, so you must make sure the soil drains well. If the temperatures get too hot, this can place Maple trees in difficult conditions. If you have questions about how to take care of your Maple tree, you should reach out to a professional for help.
Plant Fruit Trees in the Spring
If you want to grow your own fruit trees in San Diego, you should do this during the spring. The goal is to get the trees in the ground during the late winter or early spring months. As long as the ground is not frozen, you should be able to get your tree in the ground safely. If you have trees that bloom relatively quickly, such as raspberry trees and blueberry trees, you may be able to plant them later during the spring. When you plant fruit trees, you must make sure they get plenty of sunlight. The vast majority of fruit trees require lots of sunlight to thrive. Then, getting them in the ground during the spring is ideal because they have exposure to a lot of spring rain. This will give them the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Even though it can be a challenge to grow fruit trees, there are professional services that can help you keep the pests and insects away from your property. That way, you make sure your fruit trees have all the nutrients they need to thrive

Ajwain Plant

350.00
Plant Size : 1ft Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L. Sprague) is an annual aromatic and herbaceous plant of the family Apiaceae. It is an erect annual herb with a striate stem and originated in the eastern regions of Persia and India. Its fruits are small, and grayish-brown in color.

Allamanda Bail

1,000.00
HOW TO GROW .ALLAMANDA BAIL: Water deeply until the excess moisture runs out of the drainage holes but then wait until the top surface of the soil dries out before you irrigate again. Allamanda doesn’t like wet feet. Fertilize in spring through summer every two to three weeks with a good blooming plant food. Allow the plant to rest in winter. Suspend fertilizing in winter as part of good Allamanda plant care. Restart fertilizing in April and move the plant outside as soon as temperatures are above 60 F. (16 C.). Prune in early spring and cut stems back to one to two nodes to promote tighter new growth. This plant is prone to spider mites and whiteflies, so watch carefully for these pests. At the first sign put the plant in the shower and hose off as many of the little guys as you can, then follow with daily applications of horticultural soap or a Neem spray.

Aloe Vera

700.00
Standard Plant Plant Size :  2.5 ft EXTRA GEL - BIG Plant Plant Size :  4.5 - 5 ft Aloe vera Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 60–100 centimetres (24–39 inches) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. About The aloe vera plant is an easy, attractive succulent that makes for a great indoor companion. Aloe vera plants are useful, too, as the juice from their leaves can be used to relieve pain from scrapes and burns when applied topically. Here’s how to grow and care for aloe vera plants in your home!

Anar Plant

500.00
Plant Size : 4 ft Start Fruiting when become 6 - 8 ft Plant

banana

1,000.00
Plant Size : 1.5 - 2 ft

Bhindi Plant

200.00
Plant Size : 6 Inch Okra leaves are heart-shaped and three- to five-lobed. The flowers are yellow with a crimson centre. The fruit, or pod, hairy at the base, is a tapering 10-angled capsule 10–25 cm (4–10 inches) in length (except in the dwarf varieties) that contains numerous oval dark-coloured seeds.

Cassia NoDosa Plant

6,000.00
HOW TO CARE CASSIA NODOSA: Cassia in full to partial sun for the best flower displays. Moderately fertile soil will suffice, but it should be moist and well-drained. The tree is slightly tolerant of salt spray and drought. Average Water Needs, Water regularly, do not overwater.  

Chiku Plant

1,000.00
Without Fruit Plant Size: 5 - 6 ft Start Fruiting when become 8 - 10 ft Plant With Fruit Plant Size:  6 ft Plant Will come with Fruit

Chilli Plant

300.00
Plant Size: 1 ft Will start Fruiting when plant size become 3 ft  ( Will take a month or two ) A green chilli is an important star in Indian cooking. This spice is grown throughout the year and so there is no scarcity and a good quantity is exported. Chillies are used with or without stalks. Green chillies are available fresh, dried, powdered, flaked, in oil, in sauce, bottled and pickled.

Croton Plant

600.00
Croton plants are incredibly varied plants that are often grown as houseplants. The croton indoor plant has a reputation for being fussy, but in reality, if you know about caring for a croton houseplant properly, it can make for a resilient and hard-to-kill plant. The croton plant is often grown outdoors in tropical climates, but also make excellent houseplants. Crotons come in a wide variety of leaf shapes and colors. Leaves can be short, long, twisted, thin, thick, and several of these combined. Colors range from green, variegated, yellow, red, orange, cream, pink, and black to a combination of all these. It is safe to say that if you look hard enough, you will find a croton that matches your décor.

Daisy Flower

600.00
CARE FOR DAISIES: These classic perennials have narrow serrated leaves and white flowers with yellow disk centers. They range from about 10 inches to several feet tall and include variations with single, double, frilly, or ruffled petals. They're not overly needy plants and are fast to moderate growers. Water them well the first season or two while they develop root systems but don't overdo it. They don't like soggy soils, and they will tolerate some drought once they are established. Give them a balanced fertilizer in late fall. Divide them in spring or fall when they get too big by digging pieces off the edges with a spade. Some varieties may need staked to stay upright.

Dhania Plant

300.00
Pot Size: 9 inch Coriander: Already grown We’ll provide you a pot of already grown Coriander, From which you can use fresh leaves whenever you need and after a week the plant would be grown again. Urdu Description Ham apko Podina ka pot dengay…Usme Dhania already ugha hua hoga…aap ko jab bhi need hogi Dhania  ki aap usme se kaat len….within a week wapis se us pot me Podina pehly jesa ugh jayega… aap phir se fresh Dhania  kaat kar use karsaktay hen… aur ghar me ka ugha hua Fresh Dhania  ghar k khaano me istimal kar saktay hen Keep the soil or compost moist as it tends to run to seed if allowed to dry out, but take care not to overwater - especially in autumn and winter - as too much water can lead to rotting. Give plants a light liquid feed of a general feed every couple of weeks during late spring and summer.