"You know that moment when you realize you've become a serial plant killer? Mine came last winter when I stood in my kitchen, staring at yet another crispy basil plant that had gone from vibrant green to sad brown in what felt like days. This was attempt number four, and I'd done everything the little care tag suggested. Watered it regularly (but not too much!), kept it on my brightest windowsill, even talked to it occasionally while making morning coffee."
"I couldn't understand it. My friends were posting gorgeous photos of their thriving indoor herb gardens while I was secretly replacing dead plants before anyone noticed. Was I cursed? Did I have whatever the opposite of a green thumb is? Turns out, I was making the same mistake most people make, and it had everything to do with light. Not just any light, but the kind of intense, consistent light that herbs absolutely need to survive indoors."
A common cause of indoor herb failure is insufficient intense direct sunlight. Most herbs require at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight to thrive. Bright windows often provide filtered, low-intensity light that falls short, especially during winter and even from south-facing windows. Herbs naturally grow in open, sun-drenched environments and struggle when placed in enclosed indoor spaces with limited light. Many perceived watering or attention mistakes are actually problems of inadequate light. Ensuring prolonged, strong light — by relocating plants to truly bright spots or using supplemental grow lights — is essential for healthy indoor herb growth.
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