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title: "Hi guys I just got this monstera today. Is this enough light for it?…"
description: "Hi guys I just got this monstera today. Is this enough light for it? I have it in a big screened in porch where it is completely covered in shade. Or should I…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Slaible"
published: "2024-06-01T21:59:23.594975Z"
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# Hi guys I just got this monstera today. Is this enough light for it?…

_Posted by Slaible on 2024-06-01_

Hi guys I just got this monstera today. Is this enough light for it? I have it in a big screened in porch where it is completely covered in shade. Or should I move it out more in the porch where part of the porch gets more sun?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tpFtNigkb05t9Y46d1ihgfL_VF6V-z0WmXzKQONYPFw/c5f_rvQDS-q7jQqKxvoMUA.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### hazyashxo commented on 2024-06-01

it’s suitable in the shade; but should be part shade part sun!  
either one should be fine!

#### Slaible replied on 2024-06-01

Thank you!! Idk why I am so scared of killing this plant!😅

### inkibees commented on 2024-06-01

It sounds weird, but get down to the plant’s level and look at how much sky it sees from its viewpoint. You wanna make sure it has a good view of open sky (no shade from trees, building, etc) and it’ll be super happy and give you big fenestrations in the leaves as they come in 🥹

This is mine today ♥️

\*\*this is a SE facing window btw!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/D6BOtrqWePf9Vkmk7b2S4dkr9FklDnU7CIgyhGuEkn8/sj1bkjM6QceTOOF3fqWJKg.webp?size=large)

### Planta member commented on 2024-06-01

These plants naturally grow out in mostly shade , too much harsh direct sun can burn the leaf

### Riley commented on 2024-06-02

They can handle direct light, as long as they’re not getting it all day, and they will get a lot bigger faster and have more fenestrations the more light they have

### Cerys Leigh commented on 2024-06-02

Looks all good! Such beautiful plants :)

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