Yes, it is a hassle moving them in and out each day. Typical temps for this time of year are in the 30s, but can fall well below that, and conversely, can also be above. I take the plants out each day if it is above freezing and keep the lids off, unless it is raining. I guess I need to invest in an indoor setup. I haven't done this yet, because I was afraid that the plants wouldn't get enough light and become leggy. I've done this tupperware thing for 2 years now, and so far, it's worked, but it is definitely not the best setup!

What types of indoor lighting systems do you have?

I have some fluorescent lights and quite a few CFL bulbs - most are 100W (they use only 23W) and few higher than that. It works quite well, this is 3rd winter I am using them (adding some every year, as plants seem to multiply :) They are on timers.

There are many different ways one can do it, all depends on $ you can invest. Very efficient T5HO - ewwmayo is one of the ppl using them and has posted quite a bit of info, just couple of his posts are -here- and -here-

LED lights are also available (still may be quite pricey).
Rina

I do not understand why you are doing this, forgive me if I have missed something. Tupperware containers are the last thing succulents need...I keep my succulents in south facing windows all winter without supplemental lighting and they thrive. Otherwise, supplemental lighting would be a viable option. But I never heard of anyone doing what you are doing.

Christopher

I would have axed the in-and-out thing fast! It's enough work just bringing in my collection at the beginning of cold weather, let alone hauling them all out daily just get some meager winter sunlight. Mine are also all in a south facing window and do fine there without any supplemental lighting but if that is not an option, I'd vote for the supplemental lighting.

Agreed with gardengal. I'm in 6a and the amount of January light outside is just 1/3 what it was in August and 1/2 what it was in September.

My south windows are slightly better now that many large trees in my backyard have lost their leaves, but they still do not receive full sun.

As Rina mentioned, I'm now growing under T5HO with fans for ventilation. My increase in electricity costs was about $20/month. However, I was able to expand my collection to include a lot of winter-growing succulents and have them do well (or at least I think they are).

Thank you for the advice. I have brought my succulents in over the years, and have put them in my southerly facing window, but they always get leggy an grow toward the window. This is the second winter I've done the tupperware thing (see below) because it worked really well last year. It is a pain, but I make and sell succulent things in the spring and winter months, and long, leggy succulents won't do. Thanks everyone for your help!

Ah, very cool! Having a photo helps a lot. If you are selling, maybe you can budget in a few lights, which would save you a lot of effort each day. I think you could do quite well with just two or three lights maybe. Here is my main setup: