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I'm about to leave for 2 weeks and the days are just stating to become sunny. I have a few succulents on a windowsill (on a south-facing window), and I'm wondering how they'll cope with this.

I watered them within the last 4 weeks, but I'm wondering if I should water them again just before leaving. I'm also asking myself if I should move them away from the direct sun. I have a feeling this might just be apprehension on my part, however, since the plants would be in the sun either way when I'm here.

Two of these succulents are Euphorbia, the rest are cacti, and there are a few aloe. Should I take special care for any of these?

Here's a picture:

the plants on the windowsill

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If this is their normal home by the window and you only water once a month, they should be fine. I would water them before leaving. Leave that glass cage open. I would also have someone come over in a week to check on them to report on how they are doing. How long have these succulents been in this spot? You said it has begun to be sunny so more infrared is getting in which is fine if they've been there for awhile. They look beautiful. A very cool 'hobby' and collection you've made...are those your own starts in the glass cage?

I'd water them before I left for sure. No fertilizer. I'd have a friend come over because I am paranoid about everything in my home when I am not there. Probably not necessary. Do you have those automatic lights and stop your newspaper delivery? I even have my radio turning on and off...and when away worrying will only ruin your vacation or trip. Safe trip, Gabriele!

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