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High Light for Houseplants: Bright Indirect, Not Direct Sun

High Light: >300 Foot-Candles, East/West/South Windows

High light = bright *indirect* light (direct sun burns leaves). Hot/dry → spider mites, faded blooms. North window insufficient. Place: directly in east window, 1–3 ft from west, 5 ft from south. >300 foot-candles.

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