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title: "Question… I have two grow lights because it’s pretty dim in here on…"
description: "Question… I have two grow lights because it’s pretty dim in here on overcast days. But should I be shutting them off on sunny days? Or is doubling up on light…"
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# Question… I have two grow lights because it’s pretty dim in here on…

_Posted by Jneyman on 2025-06-05_

Question… I have two grow lights because it’s pretty dim in here on overcast days. But should I be shutting them off on sunny days? Or is doubling up on light ok?

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## 2 comments

### Tori commented on 2025-06-05

As long as ur leaves don’t show signs of being burned you should be fine!

### Beauty commented on 2025-06-06

Aroid plants don’t need intense direct sun. Perfect — aroids (like Monstera, Philodendron, Alocasia, and Anthurium) are generally low to medium light lovers, so here’s a more tailored guide:

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🌤 On Sunny Days (especially in a bright room):  
• You can usually turn the grow light off.  
• Aroids don’t need intense direct sun — bright indirect natural light is ideal.  
• If they’re near an east or north-facing window (or filtered light from a south/west window), they’re usually happy without supplemental light on sunny days.

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☁️ On Overcast or Short Winter Days:  
• Use the grow light to keep their light consistent.  
• Aroids can get leggy or dull in low light, and growth slows down.

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✅ Pro Tips:  
• Aim for 10–12 hours of bright, indirect light per day.  
• If you’re unsure, try a light meter app on your phone — aroids thrive in about 200–500 foot-candles of light.  
• If you’re using an LED grow light, keep it 12–18 inches from the top of the plants, depending on the intensity. yes, it’s fine to turn it off on sunny days — especially if they’re getting bright natural light. Just keep an eye on leaf color and stretching (leggy stems), which are signs they may want more light overall.

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