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Transitioning Houseplants Outdoors for Summer: Light, Temperature, and Species Considerations

General Guidelines

Minimize shock: Plants don’t move in nature. Change light and temperature gradually.
Light: Indoor light is far weaker. Move plants only to deep shade (north side of house). Even 1 hour of direct sun burns leaves.
Temperature: Most houseplants need nights above 55°F. Introduce cool temps slowly over weeks.
Low-light plants (Dracaena, Peace Lily, Chinese Evergreen, Pothos, Philodendron, ferns): Keep indoors or on a covered porch only.

Species-Specific Advice

If you list specific plants, I can give exact light/temperature tolerances.

Resource

The author offers a detailed article on moving plants outdoors via email.

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