Can Clivia be placed on the balcony? Can it be exposed to the sun?

1. Can it be placed on the balcony?

It is a semi-shade tolerant plant and prefers to grow in a cool environment. When caring for it, it is best not to place it in a place with strong light, such as a balcony or windowsill. Because the balcony is the best-lit place in the house, if you place it here to be exposed to sunlight, the leaves will turn yellow and dry, so it is not recommended to place it here. However, if your home has an east-facing balcony, insufficient light will not affect its growth.

2. Whether you can bask in the sun

It can be exposed to the sun during the maintenance period, but attention should be paid to the time and season of exposure to the sun. Normally, it needs appropriate shade at noon. The sunlight in the morning or evening is relatively mild, so it can be allowed to bask in the sun, which is beneficial to its growth and flowering. In addition, you need to pay attention to summer and winter. The light in summer is relatively strong, so you must move it to a cool place indoors at noon. The temperature is low in winter and the light is not strong. At this time, it can get a moderate amount of sunlight even in the afternoon, which is beneficial for it to overwinter.