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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…

_Doll님이 2024-05-04에 게시함_

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? 🤷🏽‍♀️🤍🪴

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/T1TxrQrOWF0YpZfxUfasLUFKGAHTr9aIdpcBDBYxkeU/ggp-XwN1QJu7tP0SRm-X_A.webp?size=large)

## 6개의 댓글

### PortlyPothos님이 2024-05-04에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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.

#### Doll님이 2024-05-04에 답변했습니다.

Thank you

### Sunny님이 2024-05-04에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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.

#### Doll님이 2024-05-04에 답변했습니다.

Omg thank you I will fix that.

### Tigerlilly님이 2024-05-04에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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.

#### Doll님이 2024-05-04에 답변했습니다.

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

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