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title: "can i put my Euphorbia in place of my snake plant? it has a south…"
description: "can i put my Euphorbia in place of my snake plant? it has a south facing window and north but doesn’t get direct sun in the morning or through day rlly"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/tie7w9pTRWPbHZcDTCRUPQ"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "keira"
published: "2025-10-26T14:06:41.312271Z"
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# can i put my Euphorbia in place of my snake plant? it has a south…

_Posted by keira on 2025-10-26_

can i put my Euphorbia in place of my snake plant? it has a south facing window and north but doesn’t get direct sun in the morning or through day rlly

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## 3 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-10-26

North facing windows are no good for both plants. Try putting them both in a south window or add grow lights close to the plants for 12-14 hours a day. I’m not sure I fully answered your question. 🪴🍀

#### keira replied on 2025-10-26

can my cactus and snake plant survive with just a grow light?

#### Sunny replied on 2025-10-27

Both plants can survive under artificial light especially the snake plant. You may need stronger lights for the cacti. Place them closer to the cacti. Run them longer. My grow lights have 16-hour timers. Try brand names like Barrina, Sansi and Soltech that are more reliable. They can be more expensive though. Also look at flat broad rectangular lights used in plastic grow tents. Again, positioning and run time makes a difference. 🪴🍀

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