The Right Light for Succulents: Outside, indoors, sunlight, and grow lights

In this video we discuss:
• ( 01:10 ) What kind of sunlight is best for outdoor and indoor plants
-psst... it's 6+ hours of bright filtered/indirect light
• ( 01:46 ) Seasonal changes in sunlight with an awesome 3D visual demo woo!
Links to sun demo website:
Earth/Sun - andrewmarsh.com...
3D Sun Path - andrewmarsh.com...
• ( 07:08 ) Examples of direct sun, bright filtered light, and bright indirect light
• ( 12:08 ) Deciphering those new succulent care tags
• ( 13:20 ) How to tell if your plants are getting enough or too much light
• ( 17:05 ) Indoor natural light
• ( 19:25 ) My grow light set up; when and why you should buy grow lights
• ( 27:52 ) Using light to keep rosettes and other succulents true to form
• ( 28:45 ) Good varieties for part sun
• ( 29:30 ) Expectations vs Location
It's a pretty heavy discussion on the topic of light, but it's all information people have asked me about, so I do hope it helps everyone!
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[@Marzunited]

The App that showed sun positioning just blew my mind. It's exactly what I've been looking for! Fantastic video. Will be sharing this to friends who ask me about succulents. Great Job!

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks Marz! It's super cool right?! I've played with it so much :D

[@Lampesaus1]

I live in Norway and in summer we have light all day, and in the winter we only have a few hours with light. Wish me luck with keeping my succulents alive. x_x

[@alcurtis93]

Frid in winter keep them cool and they'll go dormant

[@SucsForYou]

Good luck Frid! And as Alex said, keep them cool and water them VERY rarely - a sip once a month maybe - and they'll go dormant for the winter :) Then you can wake them up in spring w/ more light and more water 😘

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Agree. Great advice. I've been growing succulents and veggies for a long time and try to simplify everything lol That sun can be difficult, but we can find sunny spots they like which is great. My succulents have been inside all year so far and they do great. Great sunny window is great east or west. West gets direct sun which is so much more intense than the afternoon, my succulents love eastern facing windows with full direct sun for 6 hours and than the afternoon bright indirect light for the rest of the day. They have been growing like crazy, no burn, no shock. Good luck to you all out there having trouble. This should help you. Thanks for sharing!

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Frid I got a supplemental led full spectrum light and t5 fluorescent. It really helps in winter when the sun tends to slow down.

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Frid. Good luck! I have faith in you! 😉

[@Janellen11]

Thanks for the info! You really answered some questions I had. I can’t even go out in my yard right now. The mosquitos are awful. I run out and check my babies and run back in. Ugh!

[@SucsForYou]

Ugh mosquitoes are the worst!!! But I'm glad the video helped!

[@singh64cbi]

@@SucsForYou I use mosquito replenent lotion on legs and feet and exposed arms before venturing out to my plants.

[@annielong8795]

Beautiful Andrea just subscribed! You are amazing at what you do and I love your passion for succulents. I'm a newbie to these plants and I just can't get enough of them. Your videos are so helpful to me and I am learning a lot. Thank you so much for all the time and work you put in to sharing with us succulent lovers x.

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks so much Annie!! I'm so glad to help others enjoy succulents too :D

[@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899]

Mine are right next to the brightest window where the sun always is, and they still stretch...They just do better in direct sun and don't stretch.

[@capital_of_cats_Istanbul]

My indoor snake cactus got pointy and super skinny :(

[@dawnheard1263]

Your videos are always SPOT on with the subjects I need at the exact time I'm needing it. Thank you for being so very thorough, I couldn't be more appreciative, from Hershey, PA. You would get a kick of my town, we use coco nibs hulls for mulch, Thanks again 💓🙏

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you Dawn!! I'm so happy to help! And WOW! Cocoa nibs??! That has got to be the coolest thing I've heard in a long time! Thanks so much for telling me! Mulch can smell awful - what a treat to use something delicious!

[@sharonpernes3487]

Newby here so I have wheat must be the stupidest question. I have south facing windowsills. Are the plants on the windowsill getting ‘direct’ full sunlight? As you can tell I am very confused. I’m a total indoor succulent grower (in Fort Worth) so far and trying to figure our who goes where. Another question, if it’s ok, would 3” away from the same window be indirect sunlight?

[@SucsForYou]

At certain times of the year, the sun is lower on the southern horizon so they might get direct sun. BUT indoors isn't a big deal as far as heat goes. Glass also filters out some of the rays so it's not as intense as outdoor direct sun. So winter south facing is a great option. 3-inches isn't going to make much difference.

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Thanks for sharing. Good info for every one still having issues. So far so good with my succulents. I have some inside and some out just because I have so many right now. Lol

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks Stacey!

[@sea_hous]

Great video! I'm curious about your collection. Are all these succs to learn and build a collection or do you ever do succulent art for other people, sell succs, or landscape with them? Love your channel. I just tried to start a succulent design in Florida under direct sunlight. Boy was was I mistaken. So glad to learn more about these amazing little creatures. I still want to do art in that planter, but after watching this I think maybe they wouldn't have a fighting chance without a tree nearby and amazing drainage. Eeek.

[@Lyner-gt3fe]

I'm from phillipines. And it's rainy session here. I'm having a hard time taking care of my cactus and succulent.

[@SucsForYou]

Same 😥 Try using as little brown dirt as possible and mostly drainage materials 🙏🙏

[@FLHerbologistLaura]

I'm in south Florida and it's hurricane season 😭😭😭 everything is burning from the sun, rotting from the rain.... ughhhh My house is nice and full of plants though 😁

[@thothtahuti5509]

Thank you so much for caring for all life, not killing spiders "just because" is such a great (and unfortunately rare) quality so thanks ::) Plus thank you for your time and knowledge, I use you as my go too source of information and you have never led me astray ::)

[@dawnmeyer5969]

I love your videos! My boys say I have a black thumb, but you’ve inspired me to try growing succulents!

[@TheDesignerAtHeart]

superlove your video so much learnings! I want to ask if succulents get dehydrated with grow lights too? coz I put my new repot neon breaker, and after 5hrs of grow light, the leaves dropped and it looks so dry :( help?

[@SucsForYou]

It sounds like the light was too intense - try acclimating your plants gradually to the new light.

[@TheDesignerAtHeart]

@@SucsForYou Oh that is why,, thank u sooo much 😍

[@Janetm127]

can you help me please I just got some new cutting I waited a day to plant them in my new containers and bought a grow light because its been very cloudy here.They seem to be drying up and the leaves are falling off. I took pictures to send you but I don't know how to put them on my comment

[@SucsForYou]

Here's how to reach out w/ pics elsewhere :) sucsforyou.com/helpmesfy/

[@ever4323]

I also live in Houston. Do you have any spare cuttings/leaves you don't want 😅😅😅 jk Nice videos btw

[@PleasantPrickles]

Great info! Thank you! Cool app. I have large deciduous trees as well around my house, so my house is actually brighter during the fall/winter, when the leaves fall off. I spend a lot of time rearranging my plants according to light conditions and rainy weather. 🌵

[@dyingbreedministry]

I’m in Cyprus at the moment, you wouldn’t believe the size of the Echeveria Colorata 😳 that’s if they are that 🤦🏻‍♂️😂,they also have these long dainty stems with tinkly pink and yellow flowers which I’ve never seen on succulents... they are shaded with shade cloth but it’s warm sunny weather 10 months of the year here... I can take a vid and pics and maybe email them to you to see.. maybe you’ve seen something like this before because I sure ain’t... keep it up Andrea... 👍🏼 its very relaxing watching you... you have great energy, don’t lose it 😉... god bless 🙏

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks Sticki :D The flowers do sound like some Echeveria 😉 Feel free to join our FB group and post pics! I'm sure everyone would love to see - facebook.com/groups/sucsforyou

[@janea7592]

Girl, you really did your homework for all of us. 👍This video was exactly what I needed, Thank you. I'm still playing around with finding the perfect light area and this just answered all my questions. I am curious, what do you do during the winter with all your plants on your screened in patio? 💚🌵

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks Janea!! Our winters are only really cold for about a month-- if I'm worried about a freeze I'll bring them inside or cover them up with warm things 🤗 The grow lights keep things a bit warmer too!

[@aubreysergeant7544]

This was sooooo helpful. Thank you!

[@thothtahuti5509]

Oh Andrea, you deserve so many more subs and views then you have, your channel is the best succulent channel, period ::)

[@SucsForYou]

Wow, thank you!

[@thothtahuti5509]

@@SucsForYou you're welcome, I swear you have helped me so much I wouldn't have had the confidence to keep "growing", improving and expanding from what i knew (not much at all) to growing a bunch of BEAUTIFUL little succulents from cuttings and leaves and I have loved every step, my room now doesn't have much space that doesn't already have cacti growing there, it's starting to feel like me and my partners room is becoming one big planter box, it's great ::)

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

Hi. Can you put a link to the website you used showing the suns position during various times of the year? I’m on my phone right now and am not near a laptop, so I can’t see the website and wasn’t completely able to hear/understand what you said the website name was. Thanks! PS: I went to a website called Andrewmarsh.com, but it didn’t seem to be what you were showing. I’m only guessing the website name. ;-)

[@SucsForYou]

tmkafer Will do when I'm back to my computer 🤗 andrewmarsh.com/apps/staging/earthsun.html

[@SucsForYou]

tmkafer andrewmarsh.com/apps/staging/sunpath3d.html

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

Sucs For You! Thanks! 🙏

[@lauraviniconis3006]

Thank you for the info! Do you have a single bulb recommendation? I don't have as many plants (yet) so I wanted to possibly branch into grow lights with a smaller setup.

[@SucsForYou]

You're super welcome!!! Honestly, if you have the space for a 4-foot fixture, I really suggest just going for it... you said 'yet' yourself lol! However, this Agrobrite is only 2-feet long but it's still 'daisy-chainable' and can be connected w/ more fixtures in the future. It's a very reputable brand :) amzn.to/2LHfVQm

[@wanda409]

In depth information this video will be my go to for my lighting needs according to season. Grow lights information is what I needed to create a setup and fan idea is great ..... Thank you.

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks Wanda! 🌵🌵

[@Heidyth]

I am brand new to succulents and houseplants. I live in a small apartment in Cincinnati Ohio and have an east facing window. Your video was very helpful. Thank you

[@debbiepickens1000]

Thank you for this detailed video!! I just received my grow light and was a little confused as to how far away it should be. This video came at the perfect time.

[@SucsForYou]

Wonderful! Have fun with your new set up!! 💡💡

[@karenkingrey6142]

I’m telling you this video was just for me!! I’ve always loved the world of succulents, but was too afraid to buy any never had a clue how to take care of them really. But always loved my other plants & flowers! Then I found Garden Answer on YT and became obsessed with her videos on them, so I went to Lowe’s & Home Depot and bought some. But still didn’t have a real grasp on the whole thing. I’m still learning, but I’ve always wondered what the light requirement terms meant exactly, so thank you soooo much for helping me out!!!!

[@SucsForYou]

I understand!!! I had all the same questions at some point and tried to cover as much as possible... But we'll always have more questions 🙏😆

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Karen Kingrey. I love all her succulents! She treats them so good.. lol. We all have to start somewhere, especially with so much info to learn. I was horrible at growing anything about 5 years ago. Weeds wouldn't even stay around in my yard lol. Then a dear friend of ours that my fiance and I met, taught me everything he knew before he passed away. Ever since then I pretty much grow everything in his name be ause i am so grateful! I grow everything from succulents, veggies, herbs, air plants and flowering plants. I love it all. 😉 I hope you have a greenhouse and a farm one day for animals that need homes. I want to be able to feed them with all the veggies I am growing. Good luck there's so much information online and we are all here for you!!😉😊🌵🌱🌸🌻🌵

[@melinda6841]

I've been waiting for a video like this! You're awesome...thank you! -another "that girl"

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks so much Melinda! ❤️❤️

[@deidrebotkins107]

In your grow light section could you please tell me what the plant is on the front row closest to you towards the left..its right after your small ones starting from the left front. Is that blue chalk sticks or is it something else. I have one but I think it is a little different from the blue chalk sticks but I cant find anything else! Thank you :)

[@SucsForYou]

Can you tell me at what time you see it in the video?

[@deidrebotkins107]

21:05

[@SucsForYou]

@@deidrebotkins107 Senecio barbertonicus 'Himalaya' - does that look like yours?

[@deidrebotkins107]

@@SucsForYou Yes! Thank you so much!

[@dpoon5008]

Thanks so much for producing wonderful informative content! I've got a friend who is planning to build a solar greenhouse and I immediately remember this video in which you introduced the sunlight movement app - Just want to say thank you, I love all your videos, and your knowledge offers so much value to the community!

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you for the kind words! Yes, I still jump on that site sometimes just to play around lol!

[@gardenextra7415]

You did a really great job talking about light needs for succulents. I did burn some in a south facing window with with cover behind the plant and not in front of it.

[@leaflover3497]

I am new to succulents and have all my plants indoors under grow lights this winter. I’ll be moving them outdoors for the summer. I know I have to be careful because I live in New Mexico which has really strong sun. We have a patio that is completely covered, and a patio extension that will have a 60% slatted roof over it. Im hoping it will provide enough shade to keep plants from being burned. If not I’ll just have to bring the plants back inside under grow lights.

[@BhanuPartap-zl3eg]

Nice

[@helennasohrabi9092]

Very good info x

[@singh64cbi]

Very informàtive indeed. You have covered almost every thing about lighting for succulents. How many hours of lighting every night? Presuming that Succulents received indirect natural light in a patio.

[@chieflouie2821]

My echeveria curled up to a ball due to the extreme heat we had in Cali. Will it open up again or is it a lost cause? Its been a week and its still closed.

[@SucsForYou]

Try more shade and see if it opens up- or a bright cool location indoors if you have it

[@littlebeebs1]

C c c😀

[@GeeksofGreen]

Really appreciate the detailed nature of this video, the apps you used for the seasons demo etc. loved the grow-light setup too. Great Job!

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you GG! 😘

[@darleneroberson8146]

😯 Wow that’s amazing how the earth/sun maneuvers. Thanks for sharing your knowledge that really help us all out.

[@ShyDog827]

I really enjoyed the graphic showing the suns location at different times during the year. I’m going to look that at up and study it. And like you said, the sun’s rays keep changing and you have to make adjustments . I’ve learned that my succulents like one sunny ledge that I have facing north-east, so I moved most of my collection there. This is also a very hot area during the summer but the direct sun is only there in the early hours, so that’s a perfect spot for them.

[@universebliss5209]

What kind of light do you prefer for your cactus? I’ve read that they’ll stay greener in Indirect Light, but other sources say they need at least 6 hours of direct sun

[@SucsForYou]

I give them the high end of bright filtered/indirect light - I aim for 8+ hours a day, but do my best to avoid direct sun in the summer because it's just too hot right now

[@universebliss5209]

Sucs For You! Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[@smorris925]

Just thought I would let you know, you have a follower in beautiful New Zealand :D

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you!

[@barryauguste9734]

Andrea, I have my sucs set up on a stand with the purple growlights on them (actually red and blue). I bought these lights as I had always read that plants need the red and blue spectrum frequency to grow....but obviously yours do great under white fluorescents. I do agree that sucs look better under white light but I didn't think it would work. Any thoughts....?

[@SucsForYou]

White lights offer the full color spectrum, so yes, they work very well and are much more pleasing to the eye :)

[@ellietobe]

The grow light thing is frustrating. I want my succulents because they are beautiful. Most grow lights are just plain ugly. It usually means that you have to have a special set up and that includes a table that does not go with my home’s decor. Sadly, we just do not have the kind of light that many succulents need so I have to use grow lights. I have both kinds. The lights with multiple colors and also white light. I’m not happy with either at this point. I have found faux succulents that look very nice. But I still enjoy the challenge of getting these things to grow.

[@SucsForYou]

Gardeners.com has some really nice grow lights and set ups :)

[@camynoelck3855]

Greetings, fellow Houstonian succulent lover! When I saw all your baby cacti, I exclaimed, "Look at all the babies!" So I think we share a very similar affection for sucs. (LOL) I love that computer program where you can see where the sunlight will be anytime of year. That's amazing!!! :-) I have been growing succulents outside in my house's atrium and I've had mixed results. Your videos are giving me inspiration to keep trying. Thank you!

[@SucsForYou]

Hi neighbor! That atrium sounds awesome! And yes, keep trying - not all sucs do well here and some need some coaxing and special pampering to survive ... I need make a vid/write about varieties that do well here

[@TheEmpan85]

I live in sweden! i'm your follower too

[@SucsForYou]

Wow! Thank you! And good luck growing in Sweden :)

[@Raaf_81]

Thank you for this video. Much much better than all the different explanations I have found on the internet. I recently started to use a luxmeter app on my phone and it really shows the different lighting conditions in my home at certain periods during the day. Combined with your info my cactii will do better. Thank you for all your vids.

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks Raaf!

[@jessi1928]

Hey girl! I bought several Black Rose Zwartkop succulents a few weeks ago here in Houston, TX. I planted them in succulent soil with good drainage. However, we had a good amount of rain since then and it killed all of the leaves. Most of them had root rot so I threw those away but 2 of them still have a good root system. I replanted them in a smaller pot with drier soil and I'm really curious if the leaves (the stems are dried out too) will grow back because of the good root system. Please help!!! I would really appreciate your help!

[@SucsForYou]

Oh dang... ok. Sounds familiar :p Aeoniums are summer dormant and they already really don't like our heat and humidity. I think you'll need to put them indoors in a bright location and just wait until they 'wake up.' Don't water them any more than absolutely necessary - maybe a sip 2x a month or less. I got a cutting from a friend in Oakland early summer and am afraid to check to see if it has roots yet. It's in the video at about 18:25 - indoors in an East facing window. We'll just have to wish each other luck!!

[@jessi1928]

Sucs For You! Thanks for the advise! I really appreciate it! I'm pretty sure I bought a black prince from you through my ex coworker named Elaine. I could be wrong though. Good luck!

[@awkwardlyjonas.5006]

I'm here in the Philippines and it's raining all the time here at the moment. My succs are barely hanging on 😭😭

[@Jeejee518]

Great video. Thanks for sharing the information. Very interesting.

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you Jeanine!

[@WayneTheSeine]

Excellent information. I am in the process of trying to figure out where to put some hen and chicks someone gave me. Although I have not yet nailed the best location they sure as heck squawked loudly when I had it wrong. So, thank you for some great information. BTW I go to Houston quite frequently and I think it rains every time I go. Houston is probably 100 or so miles further south than my location in Louisiana and the difference is amazing. Houston seems to border on sub-tropical. I even see air plants growing on the oaks near Methodist Hosp. I was tempted to snag me one but couldn't bring myself to rip it from it's natural location. Thanks for the great videos.

[@SucsForYou]

😂Squawked! I'm surprised you don't have the wild air plants in LA - you can find them on the ground here after any decent storm and you're welcome to as many as you can carry lol!

[@WayneTheSeine]

@@SucsForYou They are amazing creatures ....inking out a living just hanging onto another's bark. Next time I will grab me one. :)

[@holly782]

Loved this video! If they get a bit if sun burn does it turn back to normal if you move it or do you have to wait for the plant to outgrow the damage? Scorched my jade and an echeveria 😔

[@SucsForYou]

Ooof! I'm sorry but they won't heal :/

[@ojalajodi]

I really love your demonstration with the earth diagram. This really helps. When I started to watch your video, I said to myself Texas is way different than Minnesota. You bought your videos to a whole different level. Thank you so much for sharing information is such a wide array that anyone who watches your video is able to take away something from it. I struggle so much with lighting issues. First, I live in Mn. Second, my current apartment only has two windows and they are East facing. Summer I bring them out but in Winter, my plants only get morning natural light. The sun then crosses over to the other side of the apartment. Tough situation. Your video is really educating me and I can not thank you enough. Keep up the good work. Sharing positive information is like sending a little love out into the world. You make a difference.

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks so much Genome! I find myself returning to the video and sun path website when seasons change and after moving to a new house :) I hope you find the best light! And grow lights are always amazing to have... just in case!

[@annabellcruuzz]

Great video.. I just love how down to earth and real you are!!! Thanks for all your tips and tricks.

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks so much!

[@dianazaslow8043]

Wonderful video. I live in SW Florida. Just starting my collection. I keep them on my lanai and they get morning sun for about two hours. They are on a table with an overhang so they do not get wet.

[@SucsForYou]

I love the word lanai! Instant giveaway you're either from Florida or Hawaii :)

[@dianazaslow8043]

@@SucsForYou I live in Bonita Springs Florida, next to Naples.

[@giventogrow8533]

This video was so informative. Great Job. I loved how you demonstrated how the sun moves across the sky. :)

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you!! I'm happy that app is around-- it's so helpful!!

[@musicalmarion]

Thank goodness the trees don't mind direct sunlight

[@samiejful]

Thanks so much

[@fnaf2015]

I’m in Arizona summer do you have any tips it’s hot but we don’t really have humidity.

[@SucsForYou]

Yep :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGqnKtpf6Z_qNE

[@michaelflett7921]

hi ANDREA thanks for the video,very informative,i live in north east england a lot different conditions to what you have,but great tips for me,looks like the log you did the other week is doing well saw it behind you,best wishes

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks Michael! I tried to include info for most situations :) And the log is doing great haha!

[@alcurtis93]

I'm in the north west and grow them fairly well :)

[@SucsForYou]

That's great to hear! I recently learned of some NE native Opuntia w/ yellow flowers that may do well for you :)

[@alcurtis93]

Sucs For You! I think the only native succulents we have are sempervivum and sedum varieties. I don't think opuntia grow in the UK natively. I have a KZbin channel with a few plant tours if you want to check it out :)

[@SucsForYou]

LOL! You're very right! I read too fast and just saw 'north east' :D

[@danacoates6511]

Very informative!

[@kiyoshiii8964]

Hello again, I live in a tropical country where the sun is out almost everyday. I am wondering if i should put my succulents in the direct light or continue putting them in the shaded part of the balcony. Same question with my propagation tray. Its currently placed inside the house beside a window. Im worried my succs might not be getting enough sun, but also afraid to scorch them in the heat since it gets really hot in the tropics. Thank you Im very new to succulents so Im binge watching your videos to gain more knowledge about them :))

[@SucsForYou]

Hi Kiyo! The only time direct sun is okay is in the morning and/or if it's cool outside/indoors. It's hard to give them enough sun when it's really hot/tropical- It's the same here :/ So give them as much bright indirect/filtered light as you can. There are a lot of great succulents that do better in tropical climates!

[@kiyoshiii8964]

Ohhh okay! Thank you so much for replying :))

[@labdian]

Thank you so much for the elaborate explanations.

[@saliimmohammed9152]

Your video was well researched and informative... I learned new things... Love from India..!!

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you from Texas!

[@nadapavlekovic5528]

Jako dobre informacije💪. Hvala ti Andrea! 😊

[@trixiemattelswig849]

Yay

[@toriwill5967]

Wow! You put so much work into this video!! Thank you Andrea! Love your passion!!

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you Tori!

[@milkrabbits]

I got spooked when you said "apartment in Brooklyn," because that's exactly me! lol Thanks for the extensive information about lighting :) I'm also curious about "stressing" succulents to bring out their vibrant colors. When I was visiting some of my relatives, one of my kooky uncles told me about putting succulents in the fridge every other day. I haven't seen/heard anything like that before, so I'm hesitant to try it out. I'd love it if you could do a video about stressing succulents!

[@SucsForYou]

LOL! There are a lot of people w/ apartments in Brooklyn that keep succulents so I had to include you :) And I have tried the fridge thing before - half hour at a time - no luck. Best to wait until temps cool naturally and give them as much bright light as they'll take :)

[@radinsyah1574]

You look sooo much like Katie Holmes..... except you’re prettier 😊

[@SucsForYou]

Aw thank you! 🤗

[@jacolursen1145]

Very interesting video! How much time would you suggest for Lithop seeds under LED grow lights? Pinkish Purpilish light?

[@SucsForYou]

I would go with at least 14 hours :)

[@jacolursen1145]

Sucs For You! Thanks so much for your response! I’ll give them 14 hours then. I just love your channel aspecially the ones on Lithops!

[@SucsForYou]

@@jacolursen1145 Happy to help!! Good luck with them!

[@cary214m8]

I live in Florida and I just started collect succulents. I currently have a few on a south facing window and some on a west facing window on the second floor. Which one is better? Where should I have the plants outdoor in the summer? I don’t have trees blocking the sun. I have a two story home facing east. So that gets the most shade. Also, I noticed you have your plants outdoor by a screen. Do you move them when it’s raining?

[@aryieamryie8449]

Are table LED lamp is enough for one cactus?

[@SucsForYou]

It depends on the cactus but probably not without additional light from the sun :)

[@faithemae1779]

How long should I keep my grow light on my newly planted seeds?

[@SucsForYou]

At least 12 hours on :)

[@CarminhaBreves]

🙋🏼‍♀️👍👍👏👏👏

[@carolinemumzie3199]

Sending love from London Uk

[@SucsForYou]

Love back from Texas!

[@Meenakshi-ly4wz]

💖

[@continuousself-improvement1879]

Do flowering kalanchoes like being under direct sun?

[@SucsForYou]

Not if it's hot outside :)

[@terryklemesrud758]

This was an excellent video on lighting!! Thanks soooo much!

[@SucsForYou]

Thankya Terry!!!!

[@noemitellez3098]

Hi Andrea ! Your vids are crazy helpful . Im in Houston as well and I was wondering if you had any tips for growing succulents in our specific climate. Do you find some plants do just as well indoors by a window , or would they do better outdoors ?

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks Noemi! I think most plants do better outdoors if the light and weather 'mood' is right ;)

[@reneeodayok859]

Any suggestions about hps lights? Such as how close they should be and how many hours?

[@Marci-sr8hc]

I loved this video! Thank you so much

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks Marci!

[@martylambert9]

Thank you for this!!! 👍

[@l.beukema8570]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you!

[@mark3anthony2002]

Does not tilt or move ..lol

[@amindaleblanc6961]

Omg can we go have happy hour and talk about succulents the whole time!! That’d be awesome!

[@magpie913]

Thank you for the very nice and detailed video!! 😘

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you Coccinella!!

[@BronzbabeBronzbabe]

Awesome inspiring video - thank you!

[@SucsForYou]

Thank you Debbie!