Do Succulents Need Sunlight?

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I love succulents just as much as the next plant obsessed person. Are you new to the wonderful world of succulent gardening? Have you ever wondered how much sun do succulents need?

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Let me first define what I mean by succulents. All cacti are succulents but this isn’t about cacti. This is about those fleshy little beauties you see in dish gardens, little planters, and gardens.

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In general, succulents need high light when growing indoors. If you’re in a climate with less sun, yours will need more light. Somewhere near but not in a south or west window would be best.

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Fleshy succulents generally can’t take too much direct, intense, hot sun. You may have to move your succulents to a spot with the less intense sun in summer. In winter, the opposite is true.

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Succulents up against hot glass will burn. Keep them out of windows with a full west or south exposure especially in summer.

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In conclusion, how much sun your succulents need depends on where you live and if they’re growing indoors or outdoors. If they start showing signs of sunburn, move them right away. Just know that it only takes a few hours for some succulents to burn.

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