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title: "My balcony doesn’t get nearly as much sun as I’d like so I’ve added…"
description: "My balcony doesn’t get nearly as much sun as I’d like so I’ve added some grow lights. What time of day would be best to have them on? The balcony probably only…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/B5VmHgZfQV27PAYVre66vw"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Rachael"
published: "2024-03-31T18:34:03.398351Z"
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# My balcony doesn’t get nearly as much sun as I’d like so I’ve added…

_Posted by Rachael on 2024-03-31_

My balcony doesn’t get nearly as much sun as I’d like so I’ve added some grow lights. What time of day would be best to have them on? The balcony probably only gets about an hour of direct sunlight in the afternoon

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## 8 comments

### LearningPlantMom commented on 2024-03-31

Probably when there isn’t enough sun. So in the morning, and then after the hour of direct sunlight it gives.

### Cowro commented on 2024-03-31

If the plants can handle it you can keep it on during day light hours but make sure you don’t burn the plants doing that.

### sarita commented on 2024-04-04

i keep my plant lights on 7a-7p 💀

#### Cowro replied on 2024-04-04

Maybe not then….

#### sarita replied on 2024-04-04

honestly i just wing it with the lights 😂

#### Cowro replied on 2024-04-04

That works! As long as your plants are healthy it’s fine. I have a pretty weak light on a plant that needs A LOT of light and is in direct sun and I just keep it on all the time.

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#### sarita replied on 2024-04-06

i love that pot!!! 🥹

#### Cowro replied on 2024-04-06

Thank you! ❤️

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