It is perfectly fine to water plants in full sunlight. While many gardeners will claim otherwise, watering in the middle of the day will not ‘burn’ or harm your plants in any way.
Furthermore, does watering plants in hot sun burn them?
A: I assume your question is about the commonly held notion that full sun on droplets of water will burn the plant. The answer is no, to that question and to yours. (See The Myth of Hot-Weather Watering.) Even so, the best plan is to have plants well hydrated before the heat hits.
In respect to this, can you water plants in the middle of a hot day?
Middle-of-the-day watering is not recommended. Early morning irrigation is best, before the sun comes out and evaporates the water. As for houseplants, the best time to water indoor plants is when they are dry.
Should you water plants every day in hot weather?
Tip. Container plants may need watering every day during extremely hot weather because they lose more water than plants with their roots in the ground. Protect your plants during periods of extreme heat by providing shade.
Can plants burn in the sun?
Plants can get sunburned in just a few hours, and once they’re burned, there’s not much you can do. … Some plants, including some cacti and succulents, love direct sunlight, and they’ll thrive in a sunny window or outdoors for the summer soaking up the rays.
