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title: "Hello, everyone! I'm a gardening newb, but have become hooked very…"
description: "Hello, everyone! I'm a gardening newb, but have become hooked very quickly. After adding my plants to his app, I've discovered they may not be receiving the…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/21NsEhIzoWJBLZLdy6NEGJ"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Amanda"
published: "2025-03-29T13:29:35.412303Z"
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# Hello, everyone! I'm a gardening newb, but have become hooked very…

_Posted by Amanda on 2025-03-29_

Hello, everyone! I'm a gardening newb, but have become hooked very quickly. After adding my plants to his app, I've discovered they may not be receiving the proper light. Most specifically I worry about these cacti (meet Louis and Gregory). I was going to place a grow light strip on the underside of the top shelf, but that will only help the cactus on the bottom shelf. What do you recommend? This shelf is pretty well anchored into the wall, and I would like to keep it if at all possible. Thanks in advance!

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## 5 comments

### Beth commented on 2025-03-29

I'd try a clip light! One might be enough for both if you clip it to the top. I have two plants on small shelves with only one Sansi clip light and they're both happy

#### Carolinagreenthumb replied on 2025-03-30

I love the lights that clip in the sides of the pots. Great suggestion!

### fuey commented on 2025-03-29

I enjoy the SANSI clip lights

### Sunny commented on 2025-03-29

Try a clip on light if the shelf can accommodate it. You can also drill holes and mount it to the wall. The attached one has two lights and is about 8” tall. Lamp necks are adjustable. I’ve never used this model.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/MWlhV3UZTSa78Q45_B4AaQ.webp?size=large)

### Amanda commented on 2025-03-30

Thank you all for the great suggestions. I will look into these!

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