Below is the 3 by 3 matrix to show the effects of photoperiod changes:
Effect of Photoperiod on Flowering
Long Day MidnightShort Day MidnightInterrupted Night Midnight
Short-Day PlantImage of a small plant without flowersShort-day plants flower only when exposed to an extended period of darkness. (Image of a small plant with flowers)Image of a small plant without flowers
Long-Day PlantLong-day plants flower when exposed to a short period of darkness.(Image of a small plant with flowers)Image of a small plant without flowersLong-day plants also flower if a brief period of light interrupts the darkness–this essentially divides one long night into two short nights. (Image of a small plant with flowers)