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How Much Light Your Plants Actually Need to Survive

Are your houseplants getting enough sun? Chances are, "bright indirect light" might not mean what you think it means! If your plants don't seem to be doing well where they are, they might be starved for light. Here's how you can gauge the amount of light your rooms actually get and how much light your plants really need.

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