Abrupt change from a location in high light to one in low light may be damaging. Plants can become acclimated to one location. Leaves gradually face toward light for maximum light absorption. Moving the plant disrupts this orientation, and light is not used as efficiently for a period of time. This is especially true of large plants. Moving plants abruptly to more intense light also results in bleaching or burning of foliage, especially in direct sun. Any changes should be made gradually. Many plants can be kept from getting one-sided by turning them once a week.
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