Read your room’s light

What kind of light does this spot really get?

Choose your window, place the plant, and tell us when sunlight reaches it. Sunlight Check translates your room into a practical starting point for choosing houseplants.

Sunlight Check

A visual estimate for the exact spot where you want to place a plant.

Sun pathNorthern HemisphereChange

This only changes how north- and south-facing windows are interpreted.

01Which direction does the window face?

East-facing windowUsually receives bright, gentler morning light.

02How far is the plant from the window?
Near the window 1–3 ft · 30–90 cm
03On a clear day, how long does sunlight touch this spot?
Under 2 hours of direct sun Short direct-sun window
04What softens or blocks the window light?

Leave these unchecked if the view is open and the glass is clear.

Clear, open view If your window looks like this, leave every option below unchecked.

Ready? Check the light for this spot.

This is a rough visual estimate, not a light-meter reading. Season, latitude, window size and glass can change the actual light. The 3D scene is illustrative, not to scale.

How to check your spot

Look for the light that reaches the plant’s exact position—not the brightness of the room as a whole.

01

Start with the sun path

Choose your window direction and use the seasonal notes when the path of the sun is not obvious.

02

Count direct sun at the spot

On a clear day, count only hours when a sunbeam reaches the plant—not total daylight outside.

03

Use the result as a starting point

Open the matching plant collection, then confirm the individual plant’s guide before choosing its final position.

This tool estimates natural indoor light; it does not measure brightness or simulate the sun’s exact path. Season, latitude, window size and glass can all change the result. Check the individual plant’s care guide before choosing its final position.