Indoor plants:chammaedorea seifrizii (palm)/Dracaena , question about sunlight exposure?

Both of these classify as low light plants,that are most commonly used indoors, in offices, malls, etc. Does this mean that they need light at all times, including sunlight reaching them from windows? Should you put them right next to a window, or can they survive anywhere in the room even if direct sunlight from a window never reaches them?





I'm always afraid to keep plants away from sunlight because I think they won't survive at all. But I need advice on how much sun is appropriate, and if possible, water information on these plants.





Thanks!

Indoor plants:chammaedorea seifrizii (palm)/Dracaena , question about sunlight exposure?
They both will do well with little or no direct sunlight, the Chamaedorea better than the Dracaena. Low light levels and indirect sunlight will result in dark green leaves. The Dracaena will benefit by occasionally moving it into sunlight for short periods otherwise it will tend to get leggy. The Chamaedorea can remain in indirect light indefinitely.





If either of them are getting insufficient light, they will tend to lean toward the room's light source. If that happens, move them closer to the source and rotate them periodically





Remember that they both are tropicals and like warmth and moisture.
Reply:My dracena does great next to a window, it gets early morning light, and the room it is in is bright all day. Any light through a window is diffused light, direct sunlight is sunlight outside and will burn most houseplants. They don't require that sunlight reach them as long as they are in room that is basically light.





Invest in one of those moisture meters if you are unsure of water, it will be worth it, less water is better than too much with almost any plant...