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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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# Hi guys, I have a question. Does the grow light have to be above the…

_Dollさんが2024-05-04に投稿しました_

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? 🤷🏽‍♀️🤍🪴

![1件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/T1TxrQrOWF0YpZfxUfasLUFKGAHTr9aIdpcBDBYxkeU/ggp-XwN1QJu7tP0SRm-X_A.webp?size=large)

## 6件のコメント

### PortlyPothosさんが2024-05-04にコメントしました

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さんが2024-05-04に返信しました

Thank you

### Sunnyさんが2024-05-04にコメントしました

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さんが2024-05-04に返信しました

Omg thank you I will fix that.

### Tigerlillyさんが2024-05-04にコメントしました

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さんが2024-05-04に返信しました

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

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