Direct Sun
In this image the vertical garden is within 2 feet of a south facing window. Notice the direction is indicated at the top of the image with the "N" for north and the arrow pointing to the left. This means that the window is facing south. South facing windows in North America get the most direct sun.
In this category, the plants would have direct sunlight shining on their leaves.
Some Direct Sun
In this image the garden is within 2 feet of a west facing window, although the window can be east or west facing. Your garden could also be within 2 to 5 feet of a south facing window to be within this category.
The plants in this category would be in a brightly lit area with some sunlight falling on their leaves.
Bright But Not Direct
In this image the garden is about 5 feet from a window which is sunlit for part of the day.
The plants in this category would not have direct sunlight on their leaves. However, the light would be described as bright in this area.
Semi-Shade
In this image the garden is within 5 to 8 feet of a North facing window. Your garden could also be within 5 feet of a sunless window to be within this category.
The plants in this category would not have direct sunlight on their leaves. This space would be moderately lit, but not bright.
Shade
This space would be considered poorly lit, but would still be bright enough to allow you to read comfortably during several hours of the day.
Direct Sun
Cacti, Succulents, Jades, and Agaves
Ornamental Grasses
Agapanthus (Blue African Lily)
Bougainvillea
Coleus
Jasminum (Jasmine)
Lantana
Passiflora (Passion Flower)
Oxalis
Herbs, Veggies, and Fruit (click here to visit the Edible Gardens In a Box page to see which varieties of edibles do best in vertical gardens)
Some Direct Sun
Beloperone (Shrimp Plant)
Chlorophytum (Spider Plant or Airplane Plant)
Chrysanthemum
Codiaeum (Croton)
Cordyline (Ti Plant, Red Dracaena)
Cuphea (Cigar Plant)
Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plant)
Hoya (Wax Plant)
Impatiens
Poinsettia
Sansevieria (Snake Plant, Golden Bird's Nest, etc)
Bright But Not Direct Sun
Anthurium (Flamingo Flower)
Asparagus Fern
Azalea
Begonia Rex
Bromeliads
Chlorophytum (Spider Plant)
Columnea (Goldfish Plant)
Cyclamen
Fucshia
Peperomia
Philodendron scandens (Sweetheart Plant)
Pilea (Aluminum Plant, Moon Valley, etc.)
Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)
Semi-Shade
Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plant)
Dracaena Marginata (Colorama)
Ferns
Fittonia
Hedera Helix (Ivy)
Philodendron scandens (Sweetheart Plant)
Sansevieria (Snake Plant, Golden Bird's Nest)
Scindapsus (Pothos - Golden Pothos, Neon Pothos, etc.)
Shade
Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
Asplenium (Bird's Nest Fern)
Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plant)
Fittonia
Philodendron scandens (Sweetheart Plant)
Sansevieria (Snake Plant, Golden Bird's Nest)
Scindapsus (Pothos - Golden Pothos, Neon Pothos, etc.)
Here is how you can order a pre-planted Living Wall:
2) Add the Planter to your cart by clicking "Add To Cart"
3) Select "Add Tropical Plants", "Add Succulents", or "Add Edible Plants"
4) Tell us the plants you have chosen for your living wall in the text box labeled "If You Are Ordering Plants With Your Planter". If you would like help making your selection, just let us know!