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So here in lies the problem! Is this enough light? It’s north west, so it’s getting direct sunlight around 4:20 but I have a mesh screen and the big bush 🥹 I don’t wanna put the paper screen down because it’ll take out half the light that fills the room so I’m just completely lost lmao. I have south west that gets super bright obviously but I’m under the impression African violets need a complete viewing of the sky, so even with the sheer curtain I’m afraid with how close I’d have it to the window it would still be too bright, idk guys iv been truly stressing over a plant😂 any tips are greatly appreciated! Thank you for reading and helping a newbie
EDIT: I’m not good with Reddit I don’t know why it says “no” in my title and it won’t let me edit the title to delete it or I just don’t know how to lol
by Old-Film4670

2 Comments
Downloading a light meter app really helped me see how much light my plants was getting. I also have a north facing window. I’ll use the app the check the light a few times a day.
You are far too worried about too much light. Not often a big issue. And I doubt New Hampshire in summer is hotter than their native Kenya? But ok.