A south-facing windowsill can be one of the most challenging spots in the house for a houseplant. With strong natural light throughout the day, all that sunshine can turn a windowsill into a surprisingly hot microclimate, especially in the summer. While plenty of popular houseplants will scorch, fade or become stressed in these conditions, others are perfectly happy to bask in the rays.
The trick is to choose plants that are naturally suited to intense light. Many of the best candidates are succulents and other plants adapted to bright, sunny environments, but they're not the only options. Some foliage plants actually grow their best form when given more light than they're commonly thought to need.
