2-3 Hours of direct sun, enough to grow Catts?

[Tim C.]

I'm thinking of installing a small shelving area to give my Catts summers outside. The only area I have available is a 5' long strip of fence that gets 2-3 hours of direct sun from 11am on, and very filtered sun afterwards. By very filtered, I mean that the sun is coming through two rows of trees before it hits my back yard. The filtered sun should be enough to grow Phals, but I don't know if the whole shebang is enough for Catts.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

-Tim C.

[isurus79]

It should be ok. Only one way to find out!!

Just remember that you will need to slowly adjust your plants to the midday sun of late spring/summer. Its just like a really pale skinned person being thrown into the light!! They will burn really quickly without some time to get a tan!

[Becky15349]

I agree - only one way to find out!! Just be careful of leaf burn...11am-2pm is pretty hot direct sun.

[Tim C.]

Thanks for the responses. I'll have some shade cloth handy to give them time to adjust. It is some pretty intense sun from 11-2pm, so I can understand the "burning" feeling they'll get.

-Tim C.

[jrhennek]

Tim
You have about the best time for full sun for your catt's. Mid morning to mid afternoon doesn't give you the real hot sun as in later in the day. Your plants will love the brighter light and fresh air, and they should reward you with a bountiful of flowers.

Jayme