Exhibition & conditions

Exposure & conditions — Find plants suited to your outdoor space

Every balcony, terrace, or urban garden has its own light, orientation, and microclimate. The Exposure & conditions collection helps you choose the plants best suited to your environment — whether it is sun-drenched, partially shaded, or sheltered under an awning.

At Verdeia, we believe there is a plant for every living space. Discover our selections designed for city dwellers who want to create a sustainable and balanced green oasis, whatever the lighting.

Our main exposure categories

Choose the light that matches your outdoor space and explore plants as beautiful as they are resilient. Our selections help you create a living and harmonious decor, suited to your urban lifestyle.

Full sun: perfect for south or west-facing balconies. Lavenders, laurels, and dipladenias love the heat and offer vibrant blooms all summer long.
Partial shade: ideal for partially sheltered spaces. Ferns, hostas, and hydrangeas create a soft and fresh atmosphere.
Shade: for the quietest and most discreet corners. Ferns, ivies, and begonias bring serenity and lasting greenery.
Hardy & resilient: designed to last, these plants withstand cold, wind, or drought while remaining splendid season after season.

Choose according to your exposure

Exposure is a key element for the success of your urban garden. Some simple guidelines will help you understand what your plants need.

South-facing balcony: favor Mediterranean or succulent plants that require little water.
East-facing balcony: the soft morning light suits most flowering plants.
West-facing balcony: perfect for colorful varieties that tolerate the afternoon heat.
North-facing balcony: choose shade-loving species that are hardy and have lush foliage.

Adapt care to your environment

Each exposure influences watering, soil type, and maintenance frequency. By adapting these parameters, you extend the vitality of your green space.

Watering: more frequent for sunny areas, spaced out for shaded corners.
Substrate: a well-drained mix for sun, richer and moister for shade.
Fertilizer: moderate, favoring natural inputs suited to each season.
Protection: cover pots in winter or during strong winds to extend their lifespan.

Create a harmonious light setting

Exposure also affects the aesthetics of your arrangement. Play with contrasts between shade and light to create a lively and balanced decor.

Alternate light and dark pots, combine silver and deep green foliage, and add some trailing plants to soften very bright areas.

Verdeia Delivery & Quality

All plants are carefully prepared and shipped in an eco-friendly packaging suited to their fragility. Verdeia guarantees fresh, vigorous plants ready to thrive according to your exposure.

FAQ — Exposure & conditions

How to know which exposure my balcony receives?

Observe the light throughout the day: full sun to the south, partial shade to the east or west, shade to the north or behind a building.

Can different types of plants be combined?

Yes, provided you group those with similar light and watering needs.

Can shade plants adapt to the sun?

Generally no: they risk burning. Prefer partial shade plants for mixed areas.

Which exposure is the easiest to maintain?

Partial shade is often ideal: the light is sufficient without excess, and plants require little watering there.

Should plants be moved according to the season?

It's recommended for certain potted species: move them slightly to avoid heat spikes or cold drafts.