Sunlight Levels
The three main types of sunlight levels are…
Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Partial Sun (3-6 hours of direct sunlight)
No Sun / Full Shade (>3 hours of direct sunlight)
Why is sunlight important?
Plants need sunlight. We were all taught this at a young age. But why? See below.
Sunlight allows plants to photosynthesize
Photosynthesis is the way plants convert energy from the sun into energy for food
However, plants can also get too much sunlight; when this happens, the plant gets stressed from how much it needs to photosynthesize and may struggle to survive.
References: Unsplash, University of Maryland, Plant Care For Beginners, and City Line Florist
How much is too much?
Sometimes, it can be hard to tell if your plants are getting too little or too much sunlight before it’s too late. However, there are a few signs for both that usually help catch these issues early on!
Too much sunlight:
Bleached or faded leaves
White, yellow, or browning leaves
Leaves with curled edges
From here, the best course of action is to trim off only the dead parts of the plant and move it to a shadier spot with less sunlight. If you cannot move it, cover the plant with cloth, providing shade for the plant.
Too little sunlight
Pale, yellow leaves
Smaller in size / little to no growth
“Leaning” toward areas with more sunlight