The light needs of meat plants General rules of light time for meat plants How to adjust the light time for different types of meat plants The light time for meat plants has become the first choice for green plants in many homes and offices Due to their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics, meat plants have become the first choice for green plants. Many novices often encounter the problem of light time when maintaining succulent plants. How to control the light time for meat plants? This article will reveal the light time of fleshy plants and help you make fleshy plants grow healthily. Light requirements of fleshy plants, also known as succulent plants, refer to a type of plants with thick fleshy stems or leaves. These plants have relatively high requirements for light, but not all succulent plants are suitable for strong direct sunlight and understanding the light needs of different succulent plants are the key to ensuring their healthy growth. General rules of light time for fleshy plants 1. Morning light: The morning sun is soft and suitable for photosynthesis by fleshy plants. The morning sunshine time can meet the needs of most fleshy plants in 2-3 hours.
2. Morning light: The sunshine in the morning gradually increases. It is suitable for succulent plants that like light. You can place succulent plants in places with sufficient light, but pay attention to avoid strong direct sunlight.
3. Afternoon light: The sunshine in the afternoon is relatively strong and is not suitable for most succulent plants. The succulent plants should be moved to semi-shade or indoor maintenance.
4. Evening light: The sunshine in the evening is soft and suitable for photosynthesis by succulent plants. Succulent plants can be placed in places with sufficient light, but attention should be paid to avoid strong direct sunlight. Light time of different types of fleshy plants 1. Light-loving fleshy plants: such as Crassulaceae, Archeaceae, etc. These fleshy plants require sufficient light, and the light time should be 4-6 hours per day.
2. Semi-shade succulents: such as Cactus family, Zodiaceae, etc. These succulents require low light, and the light time per day can be 2-4 hours.
3. Shade type succulent plants: such as jade dew, purple peony, etc. These succulent plants require low light, and the light time per day is only 1-2 hours. How to adjust the light time of meat plants 1. Adjust according to seasonal changes: If the sun is strong in summer, the light time should be appropriately reduced; if the sun is weak in winter, the light time can be appropriately increased.
2. Adjustment according to the plant growth stage: During the period of vigorous plant growth, the light time should be increased; during the plant dormancy period, the light time should be reduced.
3. Use sunshade net to adjust: In the case of strong light, you can use sunshade net to reduce the light intensity.
Mastering the light time of fleshy plants is the key to ensuring their healthy growth. By understanding the light needs of different types of fleshy plants, and adjusting them according to seasons, growth stages and light intensity, you can let your fleshy plants thrive and add a touch of green to your life.
Reference: "Handbook for the Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Zhang Xiaomei, Press: China Agricultural Press, Publication Date: 2018.
"Illumination and Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Li Ming, Press: Shanghai Science and Technology Press, Publication Date: 2019.