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title: "How close should a full spectrum light be from a Monstera leaf?…"
description: "How close should a full spectrum light be from a Monstera leaf? Trying to prevent any issues before they happen…he’s a year or less old and just starting his…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-06-10T19:16:18.024639Z"
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# How close should a full spectrum light be from a Monstera leaf?…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-06-10_

How close should a full spectrum light be from a Monstera leaf? Trying to prevent any issues before they happen…he’s a year or less old and just starting his next new leaf!

## 3 comments

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-06-10

I currently have mine about 1 1/2 - 2 feet away…

#### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 replied on 2026-06-10

That's a great start!! You can gradually move it as close as 12 inches from the leaves. Anywhere between 12-18 inches is great! 😃

### Magz commented on 2026-06-11

It depends on the light, I think. Look at the specs for your light. Mine show the ppfd and distance from light.

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