Do succulents need light?

As much light as possible. When succulents are indoors it’s often hard for them to get enough sunlight. Outdoors they generally need about 6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day. However, indoors, you’ll want to place your succulents near a window that gets light all day. read more

Technically, a succulent is any plant with thick, fleshy (succulent) water storage organs. Succulents store water in their leaves, their stems or their roots. These plants have adapted to survive arid conditions throughout the world, from Africa to the deserts of North America. read more

Most succulents will need four to six hours of strong light. Avoid locating succulents in north-facing windows or shady corners. If you only have a few plants and can't give sufficient natural light, give them light from two 24- or 48-inch-long 40-watt fluorescent tubes. read more