Can succulents be exposed to the sun? How to expose them appropriately?

Can succulents be exposed to the sun?

Succulent plants like sunlight and can bask in the sun. They can receive about 4-6 hours of light, but you must pay attention to the light. If the outdoor temperature is above 30 degrees, do not put them outside, just keep them indoors.

Don't rush to expose the newly purchased succulents to the sun, otherwise they will easily become dehydrated and slowly die. You can wait for them to grow for a few days before taking them outdoors to bask in the sun, but also be careful not to make the light too strong.

Succulent growth light

Succulents cannot tolerate strong sunlight exposure. Summer is the dormant period for many succulents. At this time, the growth of the plants stagnates, the demand for water and fertilizer is small, and the requirement for light is not high. At this time, they do not need too much sun exposure. The time they can be exposed to light is in the morning and evening. If they are placed directly in the sun, they are easily sunburned and killed.

Generally speaking, in the summer, summer-type succulents can receive some soft sunlight appropriately, but most succulents should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. They can be placed in a cool room, or use a shade net to block more than half of the sunlight.

What to do if succulent plants wilt in the sun

If succulents are sunburned, the growth of the leaves will be harmed first, and yellow-brown spots will appear on the leaves, and the leaves will become soft and wilted, or even die. Once this happens, we must first place the succulents in a well-ventilated and cool place. Note that sunburned leaves are difficult to recover, and they must be slowly fallen off before new leaves can grow.