HOW WILL WINDOW FILM AFFECT MY HOUSE PLANTS?
In most situations, if a house plant is already receiving adequate light, the use of window film will have very little effect on it.
In some cases, new growth or flowering may be retarded for a few days or the plant may possibly go into a temporary state of shock while it adjusts to the change in the environment. If a particular plant normally wilts by the end of a sunny day, window film may actually have a very beneficial effect of that plant by protecting it against over exposure to sunlight and too much heat.
Although there are some guidelines in determining what, if any, effect window film will have on a specific plant ( for instance, dark green plants generally need less light than lighter coloured plants), there is one simple test which can be done prior to installing the window film. That is to move the plant to an area with less sunlight for a few days and see how the plant reacts. It is also recommended that you contact a local nursery for advice on whether a particular plant needs closer to maximum or minimal light.
In some cases, new growth or flowering may be retarded for a few days or the plant may possibly go into a temporary state of shock while it adjusts to the change in the environment. If a particular plant normally wilts by the end of a sunny day, window film may actually have a very beneficial effect of that plant by protecting it against over exposure to sunlight and too much heat.
Although there are some guidelines in determining what, if any, effect window film will have on a specific plant ( for instance, dark green plants generally need less light than lighter coloured plants), there is one simple test which can be done prior to installing the window film. That is to move the plant to an area with less sunlight for a few days and see how the plant reacts. It is also recommended that you contact a local nursery for advice on whether a particular plant needs closer to maximum or minimal light.