Growing Tall Plants in a North-Facing Vaulted Room with Skylights

Plant Selection for Low-Light, High-Ceiling Spaces

A 21-foot vaulted room with north windows and an east-sloping low-E skylight (reduced UV and light) can support many tropical plants. Most are grown under shade cloth in nurseries; direct sun can harm them.

Suitable Choices

• Philodendron vine on a tall support—thrives in indirect light.
• Weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) for a tree form.
• Many other low-light tropicals.

Watering by Weight

Less light = less frequent watering. Water thoroughly, then wait until pot feels significantly lighter and soil surface is pale. Overwatering kills more plants than underwatering.