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Hello!

I've got these plants currently, in an office with an LED light that's about 24in above the desktop, or about 12-18 inches above the plants (depending on the plant). I have a little mister for humidity.

I'd like to add maybe a spider plant (had great success with those in the past no matter what light they got???) and maybe one or two more, and wanted to see what recommendations y'all might have (I know pothos is a big one). I'm specifically looking for something with colorful or irridescent leaves. I see some great begonias and Persian shields and wonder if the light is good for them. I know some say those are both easy plants but I had a bad experience with Persian shield previously.

What would you consider this light? I can't imagine it's comparable to the sun at all so I'm guessing bright Indirect with how close it is to the plants?

I loooove and I've only had succulents before, with the exception of spider plants and a tradescantia, that I had to give away before moving. I don't know if succs would like this light so I'm holding off on those for the office.

Thanks!

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[–] CephaloSquad@discuss.online 2 points 2 weeks ago

Good luck! Terrariums are their own art form and mystery, and so pretty. If like an update on that whenever you set it up! I bet it'll be an interesting one.