Question 1

How many hours of sunlight does Madagascar dragon tree need per day?

Accepted Answer

Madagascar dragon tree needs a lot of indirect, filtered, or dappled light when grown indoors, so they should be kept in a sunny location all day. Of course, the number of daylight hours that occur naturally can vary depending on the season, but a good rule of thumb is a minimum of 6 hours, including up to 3-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Even many hours of indirect sun will not hurt Madagascar dragon tree; it is only direct sun that you need to be careful about.

Question 2

What type of sunlight does Madagascar dragon tree need?

Accepted Answer

Madagascar dragon tree in the wild get a lot of sunlight throughout the whole day. The sunlight is dappled and mostly indirect since it is filtered through the leafy canopy of tall trees growing above. When grown indoors, Madagascar dragon tree should be provided with bright indirect light in a sunny windowsill or via grow lights.

Question 3

Does Madagascar dragon tree need to avoid sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Madagascar dragon tree does not need to avoid sun exposure completely, but the type of sunlight should be appropriate. They should not be exposed to more than 6 hours of direct sun each day. Direct sun means that the sunlight is hitting the plant directly. Indirect light could be reflected off other objects near the plant, or could be direct sun that is filtered by something such as a sheer curtain. So Madagascar dragon tree should be protected from excessive direct sun.

Question 4

How should I protect Madagascar dragon tree from sun and heat damage?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight can hurt Madagascar dragon tree that are not adapted to growing in direct sun. There are several ways to protect Madagascar dragon tree from bright sunlight. First, choose a location that gets indirect light for most of the day. If the location is too bright, move the plant farther into the room away from the window. Or, you can cover the window with a light curtain or blinds. Any of these methods protect your Madagascar dragon tree from both sun scorching and excessive heat from the sun.

Question 5

What happens to Madagascar dragon tree if it gets too much sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Too much direct sunlight will scorch the plant’s leaves, especially the upper leaves which are hit with the majority of the sun’s rays. Scorched spots on the leaves look brown and dry. Entire leaves may also wilt and turn brown. Being grown in full sun can cause the soil to dry out too quickly. In extreme cases, too much sun could kill the plant.

Question 6

What happens to Madagascar dragon tree if it receives insufficient sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Without enough sunlight, Madagascar dragon tree become etiolated (tall and stretched out) and lose color in their leaves. Over time, the plant is not able to generate enough energy through photosynthesis to support its continued survival, and will die if it is kept in a dark location.

Question 7

How much light does Madagascar dragon tree need for photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Even the smallest amount of sunlight triggers the process of photosynthesis in plants. However, the amount of energy produced through that process needs to be enough to support the plant’s current survival and continued growth. Without plenty of sunlight, the plant will essentially starve because it doesn’t have what it needs to create energy.

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