The Best Plants for East-Facing Windows

An east-facing window is often the “perfect” spot for many houseplants. It provides several hours of bright but gentle morning sun as it rises over the mountains, followed by indirect light for the rest of the day. This exposure is ideal for a wide variety of beautiful plants that thrive without the risk of scorching from harsh afternoon rays.

The experts at The Bloomerie recommend these plants to greet the gentle morning light:

• Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) – This popular tree loves the gentle, direct morning light from an east-facing window. It provides enough brightness to encourage growth without burning its delicate leaves. Keep out of reach of pets.
  • Light: Bright, indirect light with some gentle direct morning sun.
  • Water: When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry.

• Calathea Family (Calathea sp.) – Often called “Prayer Plants,” Calatheas have stunningly patterned leaves that thrive in the conditions of an east-facing window. The soft morning light is perfect for keeping their colours vibrant. Most varieties are non-toxic to pets.
  • Light: Medium-bright, indirect light.
  • Water: Keep soil consistently moist.

• Monstera Deliciosa – The beloved Swiss Cheese Plant flourishes in the bright, indirect light that an east-facing window provides. The gentle morning sun is a welcome bonus that encourages new, split leaves. Best kept away from pets.
  • Light: Bright indirect light.
  • Water: When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry.

A Tip from The Bloomerie: An east-facing window is a fantastic spot to overwinter some of your more delicate patio plants, keeping them healthy through the darker months without the stress of intense sun.Discover the perfect plant to greet the day. Shop our collection on the Flowering Plants page.