Succulent plants like shade or sunlight

Do succulents prefer shade or sun?

Succulent plants are a type of plant that likes sunlight. They are temperate subtropical tree species and are suitable for growing in an environment with sufficient light. Sufficient light can make them grow strong. If they do not receive sufficient light, succulents will easily show symptoms of fading, and in severe cases, they will grow too tall.

Succulent plants basking in the sun

Succulents need a certain amount of sunlight during the growing season, and need to receive light continuously. The lighting time cannot be suddenly increased or decreased. They can receive full-day light in spring, autumn and winter, and appropriate diffuse light in summer.

Succulent plants can be exposed to the sun and usually need more sun, but in summer, they need to be properly shaded and watered regularly, otherwise the leaves of the succulents will be sunburned and get sunburn.

Succulent plant growth habits

Succulent plants like shade and like to grow in loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil. They have strong drought resistance and cannot stay in a dark and humid environment for a long time. The water evaporates from the leaves relatively slowly. It is best to grow them in potted plants with moist soil, which can be placed on a sunny balcony or by the bedroom window.