Cacti And Succulents light requirements
Quick answer
For Cacti And Succulents, light requirements come down to this: Kalanchoe and some succulents require more darkness than daylight hours to initiate flowering; early spring sunlight scorches tissue-weakened winter plants through glass magnification.
Start here:
- 1. 1. Acclimate plants to spring sunlight gradually to prevent scorch
- 2. 2. Move epiphytes (hoya, epiphyllum) further from window glass into diffused light
What light requirements mean for Cacti And Succulents
Kalanchoe and some succulents require more darkness than daylight hours to initiate flowering; early spring sunlight scorches tissue-weakened winter plants through glass magnification.
How to meet Cacti And Succulents light requirements
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1. Acclimate plants to spring sunlight gradually to prevent scorch
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2. Move epiphytes (hoya, epiphyllum) further from window glass into diffused light
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3. Provide south-facing window-sill for light-hungry varieties; accept etiolation on less-illuminated plants
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4. For kalanchoe flowering, ensure 12+ hours darkness per night to trigger bloom
Keeping Cacti And Succulents in range
Acclimate plants gradually to increased light in spring; move light-sensitive species (hoya, epiphyllum) away from direct sun.