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title: "This is the neatest thing! I put off buying a light meter for a long…"
description: "This is the neatest thing! I put off buying a light meter for a long time, but now I’m glad I have it. Takes the guesswork out of knowing if a plant is “truly”…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/FF26MGI6RiyuJa6metfoDg"
community: "Equipment & Materials"
author: "Mads"
published: "2024-08-07T19:53:26.38982Z"
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# This is the neatest thing! I put off buying a light meter for a long…

_Posted by Mads on 2024-08-07_

This is the neatest thing! I put off buying a light meter for a long time, but now I’m glad I have it. Takes the guesswork out of knowing if a plant is “truly” getting enough light. And very easy to use.

I chose this model because it’s the one recommended by my fav houseplant YouTuber (Sheffield Made Plants).

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/F3A6oDxB5AFrwMY-8AmGdM9PkD4LkZ4epCTa5XS85C4/EZOruRp5RTyxpswM5N0MuA.webp?size=large)

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## 8 comments

### Amie206 commented on 2024-08-07

Houseplant Journal online has a lot of great info about how much light plants need. He’s got a great breakdown in FC measurements for all types of plants

#### Mads replied on 2024-08-08

Yes, I saw that article yesterday! New level of plant care obsession unlocked! 💡🪴😄

### YinDeezy commented on 2024-08-08

Once you get one of these, you really understand how much light your plants ARENT getting 😅

#### Mads replied on 2024-08-08

UGH I know. One spot, perfect. 2 inches in any direction - death zone. 😆 Tried it out last night, and ordered two more grow lights today. 🤪

### Cherrybergher commented on 2024-08-08

Use my light meter at least once a day. Best plant accessory for sure!

#### Mads replied on 2024-08-08

Now if only there was a light meter reading data point we could enter in Planta to help adjust the watering schedule… 😁

#### Cherrybergher replied on 2024-08-08

Agreed

### Surfside Seedling commented on 2024-12-06

I like Sheffield Made Plants too \& I’m pretty sure I added his light meter to my Amazon wishlist. Tell us how you like it!

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