Glossary, Plant Care
Acclimation
Also known as: hardening off
Short definition
Acclimation is gradually getting a plant used to harsher conditions, such as moving a nursery or indoor plant into full outdoor sun.
A plant grown indoors or under nursery shade has softer leaves that burn quickly in direct sun. Moving it outside in stages lets the leaves toughen up instead of scorching.
Why it matters in Dubai
In Dubai, start with an hour or two of gentle morning sun and add time over one to two weeks. If you can, avoid starting this in June to September, when even tough plants struggle.