Hi Plant and Flower People! I started my first job in the interior landscape industry in 1986. The main job in that industry is directly taking care of indoor, tropical plants. I have also done sales, installation, management, and warehouse/greenhouse work. That has been my full time employment for most of the years since 1986. In other words, my experience with indoor houseplants is hands on. I have cared for thousands of houseplants over the past 3+ decades.
Because I also have an interest in websites, build and design, I have taught myself some html, css and other related things. Since I have a website about indoor houseplant care, especially for beginners, I am curious as to what type of information is out on the internet about houseplant care.
I hate to find out that the Google search for “houseplant care” brings up as the top result a website that is giving out information that just is NOT accurate. In other words, made up or just plain false.
The “snippet” tells you that a houseplant is in “high light” if it gets any type of light for more than six hours a day. That is nonsense. The term high light (or medium or low light) is the intensity of the light, measured in foot candles or lumens, not the length of time the plant receives light. That would be called the day length or photoperiod. So the author is just making stuff up.
Be wary of following some of the information that you find on the internet. I know that most people assume that the top results in a search are the best information. Obviously not always true, the person running that site says he drinks beer and writes. That tells you a lot right there.
Just some thoughts from someone whose job has been taking care of houseplants for most of the past 30+ years. You can read more about light and your houseplants here. Happy growing and check out my site, www.PlantAndFlowerInfo.com for help with your houseplant care! Have a great weekend! -The Plant Lady-
