What plants like sun? Discover 7 species!

Can you tell me which plants like the sun?

If there is one point that can draw a lot of attention in a house, that point is the garden! 

So much so that it is becoming increasingly common to see people investing in this environment in their homes.

But for your garden to attract attention for the right reasons – such as the beauty of the plants and the care taken with the space itself – it is necessary to take some precautions.

In addition to the most common care – such as fertilization, attention to watering and combating any pests that may arise – it is also necessary to know how to choose well which plants will make up your garden.

Because, just as there are plants that don't do so well in the sun - we've already talked about great plants to use indoors and give that boost to your decor here – There are also plants that love the sun and do really well in places where there is more sunlight.

And it is exactly to help you in this mission that we created this material! 

In today's content, you will learn about 7 species of plants that like the sun and that can be used to create that dream garden, making your home even more beautiful!

Discover 7 species of plants that like the sun

The time to choose the plants that will be part of your garden is a very important moment!

After all, you need to know the habits of the plant species to know if it fits in with the particularities of your garden. 

When this task is not carried out correctly, you may end up compromising the development of your plant. 

And since a traditional garden is – in the vast majority of cases – exposed to direct sunlight, it is necessary to choose plant species that like the sun, so that your garden can grow more and more beautiful!

Below, we have selected 7 species of plants that like sun for you to invest in and increase the variety of species in your garden.

Petunia, one of the most beautiful plants that like sun

One of the main goals of anyone who wants to invest in a garden at home is to make it bloom, right? 

In this case, petunias are a great option! In addition to being a type of plant that will make your garden super colorful, flowery and full of life, this is one of the plants that likes the sun.

Therefore, their favorite seasons are spring and summer. During these seasons, they are even more exuberant and exude beauty.

And besides, they are very easy to maintain. Just give them all the sunlight they need and remember to water them 2 to 3 times a week.

Spring

Still in the field of flowers, another species on our list of plants that like the sun, we have the famous spring.

The spring – which is also called bougainvillea – is one of those species that we may not know the name of, but we have certainly seen it around.

With its beautiful, striking colors, spring is a great option for those who want a decorative plant to be part of their garden.

Cica 

This is a special tip for those who have more space in the garden and want to invest in larger plants.

The cycad is a plant native to the Philippines and when it comes to plants that like sun, it deserves to be highlighted.

Resembling a mini palm tree, this species is a great option for those who want to add a more tropical touch to their garden decoration.

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Aloe vera

Who has never heard of aloe vera, one of the most useful plants of all? 

Known for its properties that are capable of providing several benefits for hair and skin, aloe vera is also one of the plants that likes the sun the most.

Other positive points of aloe vera are that they do not usually take up much space and are very resistant to low winter temperatures and tend to do well even in less fertile soils.

In fact, here on the website we have already created content talking more about the care this plant needs. To check it out, just click here.

Desert rose

Want to make your garden even more beautiful and still give it a more exotic touch? Then perhaps the desert rose could be a great option for you!

As its name suggests, the plant originated in the desert. This means that, in addition to being one of the plants that likes sun, this species also adapts very easily to places with drier and hotter climates.

And just like aloe, here at Trechos da Vida we have already created special content talking more about this species! To read this material, just click here.

Cacti, one of the main plants that like sun

We couldn't create a list of plants that like the sun without including this one, which is undoubtedly the best known when we talk about this topic.

Very versatile and resistant, cacti are excellent plants for those who are just starting out in gardening.

They do very well in the sun and, at the same time, they don't require as much water as many other plants out there.

These characteristics make cacti a low-maintenance plant, making them an increasingly common species in Brazilian gardens.

Agave

To close our list of plants that like sun, we have the agave.

With its characteristic long leaves and thorns on the edges, this is one of those plants full of personality and that attracts a lot of attention in any garden.

As it is a plant that tends to grow quite a lot, agave is a good option for larger gardens.

Another point that deserves attention is where to plant the agave. To avoid accidents due to its thorns, it is recommended to choose a place where there is not much traffic. This way, you minimize the chances of accidents.

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