Expert: Greg Simpson - 5/13/2005

Question
Sorry to bug you again Greg.  

Your comment about sunlight got me thinking.

When I transplanted the aloe, I moved it to the "recovery room" (my office) from the living room.  In both places it was in a south-facing window but there is quite a bit more sun where the plant is now.

Should I cut back on the sun a bit?
(I thought succulents were sun-junkies)

Thanks again.

Jamie

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Hi Greg.  Thanks for getting back to me.


Answer
Dear Jamie,

They are sun junkies, but only if they have always been in sun. Moving them into the sun from a shaded location can cause them to sunburn. Succulents build up a thicker skin on the sunny side to protect themselves. After transplanting anything though, it is best to not change the conditions too drastically. Hopefully this helps!

Greg

p.s. - your not bugging me :-)