I always thought that "indirect light" was
sunlight coming through the North window, as
opposed to directly outside in the sunlight
during the summer.
I really am not sure and if I am wrong than
maybe that is the problem I have been having
with my Jade plant. Not enough light during
the winter months.
stormystargazer

Good question, and one that has bothered quite a few people, as I am asked this every couple of weeks on my show.

1 Indirect Light:
A better discription would be "second hand" light. A brightly lit area where light that has come into the room, but not directly in a path from the sun. Bounced of a wall for instance.

2. Low Light:
Light from a southern facing window, or a ways away from any reflected light.

3.Diffused Light:
Light that has been filtered by some source. Blinds or tree branches for example
Low light or shade:
A area where you would want to turn on a light to read.

4. No light, (as in what Christmas Cactus needs to flower):
Means absolutly total darkness for what ever specified amount of time. Light from a street light down the block could be enough light to keep certain plants from blooming. Perhaps tucked away in a closet, or under a black painted box.

5. Full or direct Light:
An area that can cast a shadow for more the 3 hours a day, the rest of the day being in at least indirect light.

6.Partial shade:
An area that recieves less then 3 hours of morning or evening light (No noon day direct sun) Most plants the require partial shade will do well in difused or filtered light as well.

Hope this helps

Mike

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I always thought indirect light was a spot where the plant gets direct light. I guess I was wrong. I have an alfalfa fern that says it needs indirect light and it seems to be doing better when it gets a little bit of bright sunlight. So do you think I should move it?