What Is Your Succulent Light Requirements?

If you are not sure whether your home is suitable for growing succulents, then you can learn more about it in this article. Including the type of light, the amount of light, and what problems can be caused by too much light absorption, etc. These are all things that must be understood when growing succulents. So, what are your succulent light requirements?



 

How much succulent plant's light requirements?

Succulents are a large group of plants that include plants that can store water in their roots, stems, and leaves. Cactus is also a kind of succulent. It needs the most light and must rely on direct light to thrive.
 
In addition, other types of succulent plant parts only need indirect light. Because long-term exposure to direct sunlight can cause leaves to burn. Most succulents can enjoy 4-6 hours of full sunlight, but they can also grow under bright indirect light. Few succulents live in hidden places for a long time.


 

What indicates that your succulents need more light?

 
1. The stems of succulents grow in diameter in the direction of light
2. Yellowing state will appear
3. Color change, usually refers to the color fading, such as dark green succulents will become mushy and pale
4. White markings will appear
 
In these situations, you can move the succulents to an area with a lot of light to grow, or use a succulent grow light to let them absorb more indirect light.
 
In fact, it is difficult to evaluate the performance of your succulents under the light conditions available at home or in the garden. You can only learn as much as possible about its needs and satisfy them through various methods.
 
For example, if you move a succulent plant outside to grow, please move its location regularly. Don't let it get sunburned by prolonged exposure to the sun. If you are indoors and there is no way for the succulents to absorb enough light, it is best to use a succulent grow light.