The light needs of succulents The suitability of sunning on the balcony Light management skills As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people are beginning to grow succulents at home. They are loved because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Regarding whether succulents can be placed on the balcony to bask in the sun, this question has always troubled many novice maintainers. This article will provide you a detailed analysis of the suitability of succulents to bask in the sun on the balcony and how to correctly manage light. Succulent plants require light. Succulent plants, as the name suggests, their leaves are thick and rich in water, and can survive in dry environments. This does not mean that succulent plants do not need sunlight. Succulent plants have a high demand for light. Demand, appropriate amount of sunlight can promote their growth, making the leaves fuller and more colorful. Suitability of the balcony to bask in the sun 1. South balcony: The south balcony is the best choice for basking in the sun, because the south balcony has the most sunshine and soft light. Succulent plants placed on the south balcony can fully absorb the sunshine and be conducive to its growth.
2. Dongyang Terrace: The sunshine in Dongyang Terrace is relatively soft, which is suitable for placing succulent plants with high lighting requirements. However, it should be noted that the sunshine time on the east balcony is short, so the placement position needs to be adjusted appropriately to ensure that succulent plants can fully accept light.
3. West balcony: The sun on the west balcony is relatively strong. For some sun-stable succulent plants, they can be placed on the west balcony. However, it should be noted that the sun on the west balcony is short and the light is hard, which is easy to cause sunburn on the leaves, and the placement position needs to be adjusted appropriately to avoid direct sunlight.
4. North balcony: The sunshine on the north balcony is softer, but the lighting time is shorter. For some succulent plants with low lighting requirements, they can be placed on the north balcony. However, it should be noted that insufficient lighting on the north balcony may lead to Succulent plants grow slowly. Light management skills 1. Moderate lighting: The light needs of succulent plants vary according to the variety, so the lighting time needs to be adjusted according to the specific variety. It is more appropriate to receive 4-6 hours of scattered light every day.
2. Shade: In hot summer, when the sun is strong, it can easily cause sunburn on the leaves of succulent plants. You can use appropriate shade to avoid direct sunlight.
3. Adjust the placement position: Adjust the placement position of succulent plants in a timely manner according to the season and light intensity to ensure that they can fully accept light.
4. Pay attention to ventilation: The balcony environment is relatively closed and the ventilation conditions are poor. It is necessary to maintain ventilation on the balcony to avoid diseases and pests on succulent plants due to poor ventilation.
Succulent plants can be placed on the balcony to bask in the sun, but reasonable light management needs to be carried out according to specific varieties and lighting conditions. By mastering light management skills, succulent plants can thrive on the balcony and add a touch of green to your life.
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[2]Wang Wu, Zhao Liu. Cultivation and appreciation of succulent plants [M]. Shanghai: Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2019.