How Much Light Do Plants Need?

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Light requirements vary for different types of plants. image by Mumland: morguefile

Depending on the variety, plants may require full sun (six or more hours of direct sunlight), partial shade (four to five hours with no direct sunlight) or full shade (no direct sunlight).

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