Question
I have a sunroom with a direct eatern exposure. The temerature is 75 -85 and the humidity is low. I like large plants and plants with lots of foliage. Which plants are best susited for this environment? Thanks. RS  

Answer
Hi Rick,

An eastern exposure is great because it provides at least several hours of direct sun, but avoid the heat and intensity of the afternoon sun.

The temperature range is also ideal for nearly all houseplants, which are of tropical origin and well-suited for warm temps.

Other than some ferns and a few exotic and not very common species, low humidity is not a problem for most houseplants as long as you water a bit more frequently when the humidity is very low during the colder months.

Here are some plants that would do well in your sunroom:

Ficus - nearly all species, including the popular F. benjamina and the large leafed F. Lyrata

Succulents - Cacti, Euphorbias, Ponytail palm, Jade, and ZZ plant

Colorful and/or flowering plants - Croton, Bromeliads, Goldfish plant

Palms - Bamboo palm, Rhapis, Kentia, Areca, Date

Palm-like - Dracaena marginata

Leafy foliage plants - Ming aralias, Schefflera 'Amate', Yucca, Philiodendron selloum

This is not a complete list, by any means. Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any questions.

Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC

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