How much light does a plant need to grow?

Plants require light for energy for the photosynthesis process, essential for their growth and sustenance. The precise amount of light a plant needs can vary substantially depending on several factors, including its species, the stage of its growth, and its natural habitat. Here are some general guidelines but consider doing deeper research on the lighting needs of the specifics plants you intend to grow:

Low-light plants: These can do well in bright, indirect light, or even partial shade. Some examples include snake plants, pothos, peace lilies, and ZZ plants. They typically thrive in areas like dimly lit rooms, away from direct sunlight.

Bright indirect light: Many common houseplants fare best in environments with this moderate and gentle natural light. It might come from an east or west-facing window during the daytime or locations such as under shade trees indoors or sheltered by curtains that diffuse bright light. African violets, ferns, orchids, and palms all do well in such locations.

Direct sunlight: Plants that necessitate this thrive best by a window that captures bright sunlight or in open areas where they're exposed to several hours of strong illumination every day, typically early morning, and then early evening. Cacti, succulents, marigolds, petunias, zinnias, and most vegetables fall into this category. Note that too much intense light for longer hours each day might cause sunburning and eventual wilting and dying of any plant species.