Too much sun: symptoms & solutions
SYMPTOMS OF TOO MUCH SUN
- Color: Pigments will look washed out and bleached
- Burns: Leaves eventually get blotchy burns in white, yellow, or brown
- Texture: Over-exposure is often accompanied by signs of desiccation e.g. wrinkled, scaly, or crispy leaves
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PREVENTION
- Refer to each plant's Recommended Light Conditions to the right of its description on our site and place accordingly
- When moving or transplanting, take a full two weeks to gradually transition plants into brighter light
- Protect from full sun when temperatures exceed 85F
- Plant outdoor succulents in locations that get afternoon shade
- Keep low-light varieties in full shade or indoors away from sunny windows
- Move plants into lower light conditions or position shade cloth above them
- Increase watering frequency slightly and water during the coolest parts of the day
- Dark burns will not disappear, but burnt leaves will eventually fall off to be replaced with new growth
