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title: "Hi guys, I have a question. Does the grow light have to be above the…"
description: "Hi guys, I have a question. Does the grow light have to be above the plant like the sun? Or is it ok to be on the side or even slightly under the plants level…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Doll"
published: "2024-05-04T03:03:37.689039Z"
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# Hi guys, I have a question. Does the grow light have to be above the…

_Posted by Doll on 2024-05-04_

Hi guys, I have a question. Does the grow light have to be above the plant like the sun? Or is it ok to be on the side or even slightly under the plants level as shown below? 🤷🏽‍♀️🤍🪴

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## 6 comments

### PortlyPothos commented on 2024-05-04

So technically light is light, but everything I’ve read has said that not positioning it above your plants can make them grow funny and may not be as efficient.

#### Doll replied on 2024-05-04

Thank you

### Sunny commented on 2024-05-04

I agree with the above comment. Also, check the distance from the light. Most grow lights I've used need to be within a foot from the plant to be effective. Check with a light meter or light meter app.

#### Doll replied on 2024-05-04

Omg thank you I will fix that.

### Tigerlilly commented on 2024-05-04

yeah the most effective grow light position is it hitting the top of the soil/plant. and this looks to be quite a bit away too.

#### Doll replied on 2024-05-04

It is not hitting the soil. I will definitely make some changes. Thank you.🩷🪴

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