No, your propagated succulents sunlight needs are indirect, not direct. Direct sun dries out cuttings and kills them before roots can form. Bright indirect light gives your leaves energy without the harsh drying effect.
I learned this after losing a whole tray of leaves to sunburn my first year growing succulents. They sat on a south-facing windowsill and turned brown and crispy within days. My next batch went near a north-facing window with no direct rays. Those leaves rooted without any problems at all.
The reason comes down to water balance. Mature succulents with roots can drink up water to replace what the sun pulls out of their leaves. A cutting has no roots yet so it cannot replace lost moisture. Direct sun sucks water out of the leaf faster than it can be replaced. The leaf dries out and dies before it ever gets a chance to root.
Good light for succulent propagation comes from spots like east-facing windows or areas a few feet back from south-facing glass. You want enough brightness that you could read a book but no harsh beams landing on the leaves. A sheer curtain works great for filtering intense afternoon sun if you have no other options.
Succulent cuttings light requirements change as they grow. During callusing in the first week, low to medium light works best. Once roots start forming, bump up the brightness a bit to fuel growth. After you transplant, keep things moderate for another two weeks while the plant settles into its new pot.
Montana State University says to protect new transplants from intense sun at first. The roots are still small. They cannot keep up with water loss from strong sun exposure. A slow shift to brighter light over 2-3 weeks prevents shock and keeps your new plants healthy.
Outdoor propagation works fine in shaded spots or under trees that filter the light. Full shade will make your cuttings stretch and grow weak though. You need that balance of bright but not direct. A covered porch or the north side of your house often hits the sweet spot for spring and summer rooting.
Watch your leaves for signs of too much or too little light. Browning and crisping means too much sun while stretching and pale color means not enough. Move your tray to adjust and check again in a few days. Your leaves will tell you what they need if you pay attention to how they look.
Read the full article: How to Grow Succulents From Leaves Successfully
