Is it okay to put northern succulents on the windowsill in winter?

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Is it okay to put northern succulents on the windowsill in winter?

Undesirable phenomena that may occur with succulents placed on the windowsill

Succulents in the north can be maintained on the windowsill, but succulent varieties need to be relatively cold-resistant. The temperature by the window should not be too low. For most varieties, it needs to be at least 5 degrees or above, and it should also be by a sunny window to provide sufficient light for the growth of succulents.

Can northern succulents be placed on the windowsill in winter?

There is no clear answer to this question. It should be based on the succulent variety and the environment on the windowsill. Indoor temperatures in the north are generally on the high side, and there are heaters or floor heat indoors, and the average indoor temperature can reach about 20 degrees. A friend told me before that his family no longer pays the heating bill. Because it is the middle floor, even without heating, it can still reach around 18 degrees at night.

So the temperature of the window sill will not be very low, and coupled with the sunlight, although it is suitable for most succulents, it will not show its best condition.

Adverse phenomena that may occur with succulents placed on the windowsill

Leggy. This is very easy to happen when placed on a sunny window sill. Although the sunlight comes in through the glass, it is still greatly weakened, so the amount of watering should be reduced at this time. Many friends still follow the previous method. After watering, leggy growth occurred after a period of time, but I didn’t understand the reason. Watering should also be controlled in time when the sunlight is weakened.

Of course, if it is placed on the north windowsill for a long time, it will become too long, endanger the health of the plant, and also affect the aesthetic effect. A lot of flesh will change color under the winter sun and the temperature difference between day and night, which is very beautiful.

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