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title: "Would a plant that needs a lot of direct sunlight be okay in a west…"
description: "Would a plant that needs a lot of direct sunlight be okay in a west facing window (that has a small overhang) and grow light?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/64cff60f3b7d2366de00ee8f"
community: "Equipment & Materials"
author: "RUAGreenThumb2"
published: "2023-08-06T19:35:43.094Z"
language: "en"
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# Would a plant that needs a lot of direct sunlight be okay in a west…

_Posted by RUAGreenThumb2 on 2023-08-06_

Would a plant that needs a lot of direct sunlight be okay in a west facing window (that has a small overhang) and grow light?

## 1 comment

### Carrie commented on 2023-08-16

It’s worth a try if that’s all you have available. Nice wide view of the sky should help if it’s sitting in the window.

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