Questions regarding Australian tree ferns and philodendrons

[smweaver]

Yes, this is absolutely off-topic for this board. But I'm hoping someone may be able to answer a number of questions for me about some potential orchid companions that I'd like to add to my sunroom.

Does anyone here grow any of the Australian tree ferns indoors as houseplants? If so, could you give some feedback about your experiences with these--positive and negative. I basically want to try a couple of them indoors, where they will remain throughout the year. The sunroom faces south to southwest and is a four-season room that's adjacent to my kitchen. Since there's a bank of windows that look out to the sunroom from the kitchen, I want something that's going to be striking and have excellent visual appeal throughout the year (especially since all of the orchids go outdoors and the room then looks barren during the warmer months).

In addition, does anyone know from experience whether or not any philodendron or other traditionally low-light tropical plants can handle any direct sunshine during the winter months? I know that philodendrons in general like fairly shady conditions or indirect light. But I'm interested in knowing if, due to the lower angle of the sun during the winter, if these plants can adapt to direct sunshine at this time of year.

Thanks in advance to anyone who cares to provide some feedback, all of which will be greatly appreciated.

Steve