Hey everyone! I just set up a small greenhouse after getting one as a gift. I've been keeping my succulents inside since fall because it's been cold in Atlanta. Now that the greenhouse is ready and sunny, I'm wondering if I can move them straight outside or if they need some time to adjust. Do I have to bring them in at night, or can they stay out there? I'm not very experienced with plants, and I've had these guys for a few years, but moving them back and forth is getting tricky. Any advice would be super helpful! Thanks!
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Yes, you definitely want to acclimate your succulents to the increased sunlight to avoid sunburn. A gradual introduction to the light is ideal. You could start by putting them outside for a few hours a day at first and then slowly increase the time they spend in the greenhouse over the next week or so. This will help them adjust without stressing them out too much.
It's true! A little stress can actually help toughen them up. Just remember to monitor them when you do move them outside. Keeping them in until nightfall during the first few nights could also help if the temperatures drop. They'll adjust better this way!