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The Rooted Guide to Lighting

The Rooted Guide to Lighting

$22.00 USD
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Each plant is unique. Size, shape, fullness, and variegation will vary.

Light changes everything about how a houseplant grows, uses water, and responds to its environment. But understanding indoor light takes more than putting a plant near a window.

The Rooted Guide to Lighting breaks down how light actually works inside your home. Across 154 pages, you’ll learn about window direction, distance from the window, changing light throughout the day and seasons, foot-candles, grow lights, placement, and how to determine whether your plant is receiving the light it needs.

You’ll also learn why two plants in the same room can experience very different light levels, how quickly usable light decreases as you move farther from a window, and how light connects to watering, growth, and the overall way your plant functions.

Instead of relying on vague labels like low, medium, or bright light, this guide gives you the tools to evaluate the light you actually have and make better placement decisions for your plants.

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Amazing plant!

It came packaged so beautifully and I’m so happy with how beautiful it is!

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Mystery Plant Subscription 4”

Beautiful plant and thank you for taking care of my new baby. very excited to continue my plant journey with The Rooted Plant Shop!!

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I love purchasing from you. My plants always come in great condition. Mel and her team are Awesome!!!

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Philodendron Neon Heart Leaf 6”

They are perfect !

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Alocasia ‘Jacklyn’ 4”

They are so beautiful

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Alocasia Frydek Variegated 4”

Received in wonderful condition during some hot temps!

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Great as usual

Plant looks wonderful? Thanks so much!

Jeralyn Heath
Nematanthus ‘Goldfish Plant’ 4”

I love how every single time my plants arrive safe and beautiful! Thank you mel!

Tara
Monstera Bulbasaur (Non Tissue) 4”
Plants always arrive fast and in great condition

Plants always arrive fast and in great condition. Great selection of plants and the website provides a lot of information about caring for the plants.

Anonymous
Great looking ZZ

Plant came well packed and healthy. Shipping was fast. Always happy with my purchases.

BDunlap
ZZ Plant ‘Super Nova’
Packaged Beautifully

Best packaging for long trip, no leaves were broken on 3 ft plant! Lots of care and education given prior to delivery.

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Cast Iron Plant 10”
In love

My babies arrived in wonderful condition. I can't wait to watch them grow and mature, I wish I lived closer to you I would co.e have coffee with my plants bestie on the TT.
Mel thank you so much for your help enthusiasm, and the care you take with us.... I have learned so much from you.

Shelly Berry
Philodendron Birkin Pink 4” high color

another home run from Mel! I learned so much about my plants from recommend this guide. I highly recommend it just buy it!

Karrie
The Rooted Guide to Houseplant Pests

Excellent information! I am winning the war against fungus gnats thanks to this guide and Mel’s awesome advice!

Karrie
Fungus Gnat Guide

It was very packaged and plants looked great upon arrival.

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