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Plants depend on sunlight for their growth, flowering, and reproduction. The duration they spend in sunlight, known as the photoperiod, categorizes plants into different groups.
Long Day Plants: These plants flourish with 12 to 14 hours of sunlight daily. Notable examples include:
- Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)
- Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
- Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
- Onion (Allium cepa)
- Rice (Oryza sativa)
- Garlic (Allium sativum)
- Soybean (Glycine max)
- Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera spp.)
Short Day Plants: These plants thrive with shorter photoperiods. Some examples are:
- Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa)
- Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum spp.)
- Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
- Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)
- African Violet (Saintpaulia spp.)
Day Neutral Plants: Adaptable to various light durations, examples include:
- Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
- Eggplant (Solanum melongena)
- Various fruits and vegetables
Understanding these photoperiodic requirements is crucial for successful cultivation. Whether a plant is categorized as long day, short day, or day-neutral, the right exposure to light is key for optimal growth.
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