10 Houseplants That Hate Direct Sunlight!

Not all plants love the sun. Here are 10 common houseplants that can suffer or die if placed under direct sunlight.

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Peace Lilies scorch easily under direct sun. Keep in low light for best growth and lush white blooms.

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Tolerant but prefers filtered light. Harsh sun can bleach its upright leaves.

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Thrives in low light. Direct sunlight can burn its thick, glossy leaves.

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Perfect for corners. Direct sun causes leaf yellowing and dehydration.

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Loves humidity and indirect light. Sunlight fades its vibrant patterns.

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Too much light causes leaf burn. Keep in a bright room but away from sunbeams.

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Ferns prefer shade and moisture. Sun exposure leads to leaf browning.

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This low-maintenance plant thrives in dim corners. Direct sun damages its leaves.

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Small but sensitive—direct sun dries and curls its colorful veins.

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Prefers filtered light. Sun exposure causes tip burn and dry patches on leaves.

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