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Gardening Guide Recommends Mirrors to Boost Winter Plant Light

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 3:24 AM UTC · How we work

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A UK gardening guide recommends placing reflective surfaces behind houseplants to boost winter sunlight.
It notes most houseplants need more light than a typical UK winter provides.
The guide suggests mirrors, kitchen foil or white cards as reflectors, with mirrors strongest.
A test on a leggy Euphorbia trigona showed reflected light reduced its lean.
The guide warns mirrors must avoid direct sun to prevent fire risk and advises against foil.

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A UK gardening guide recommends placing reflective surfaces behind houseplants to boost winter sunlight.
It notes most houseplants need more light than a typical UK winter provides.
The guide suggests mirrors, kitchen foil or white cards as reflectors, with mirrors strongest.
A test on a leggy Euphorbia trigona showed reflected light reduced its lean.
The guide warns mirrors must avoid direct sun to prevent fire risk and advises against foil.