Should I add grow lights to a plant growing outside if it doesn't get direct sunlight due to its shaded location?

[rfishi]

I have a plant growing up in the corner of two walls, causing it to never get direct sunlight. Despite this, I can see leaves growing slightly everyday. I recently lined the walls around it with aluminum in effort to direct more sun rays.

I'm wondering if the plant would do better if I added a grow light above it; even though it is outdoors. Is this a good idea, or should I just leave it alone since it made it this far with natural sunlight?

The plant is pretty small but it looks like it's starting to grow what would turn into buds.
I should note that I'm too scared to transplant the plant to a new location from fear of root shock killing the plant. And also, the reason the plant is in the non optimal location is because it was grown by accident by throwing down old reggie seeds

I'm in West Texas which is usually really hot and dry but lately it's been nothing but clouds and rain. Maybe a light would be good for these days, but not when it's already like 105° F? It's never dark where the plant grows, just never direct sunshine

So should I add a light, or do you think it gets enough light considering it's survived this long? And if so, does it look like its time for the plant to get 12hours on and off of light, or is it still in vegetative state? Please be considerate that this is my first time growing any plant and I'm not experienced at all. Thank you

 

[Galgrows]

Are you on your own property? Is it out of view from public eyes? It would be good to know if it's a male or female? It needs at least 100watt light on it. Are you reading anything about what a plant needs?

 

[rfishi]

Thanks in advance for anyone who will answer my questions.

 

[rfishi]

Are you on your own property? Is it out of view from public eyes? It would be good to know if it's a male or female? It needs at least 100watt light on it. Are you reading anything about what a plant needs?

I'm reading quite a lot about what a plant needs and asking questions on this forum when I can't find specific info about my situation. My question was if adding a grow light on top of the natural light it already gets would be necessary, so if you could answer that, I'd appreciate it.

 

[Galgrows]

Sure put a 150watt light above it make sure it's on a timer 18/6 a big bright one.

 

[rfishi]

Sure put a 150watt light above it make sure it's on a timer 18/6 a big bright one.

Would there be any risk in it getting too much light since it's already receiving some sunlight? How do I know when it's time to change to a shorter light cycle? Thank you

 

[BearWater]

I did this earlier this year before I was getting long days. Not sure if it helped or not because it was later and the plants had already started to flower! If I had of got them with lights the entire time I think it would have made the difference! But you’re on the other end of it being at the end of the summer, are you trying to get some more veg out of it? (Im thinking so lol). Whats your weather going to be like? US is going to start gettting cold (I know thats relative) but in general that’s what’s going to happen.

 

[BearWater]

Would there be any risk in it getting too much light since it's already receiving some sunlight? How do I know when it's time to change to a shorter light cycle? Thank you

I dont see there being risk as long as you are mindful of how much wattage and how close you have the light to the plants! I think Gals suggestion of a 100 or 150 watt light is a great idea for achieving what you want. Now if it works thats another story : )

 

[Oldchucky]

I think you’re wasting your time! Too late in the year! All lights will do is draw bugs in! Let it go! Take what you get! Chalk it up to experience! Just my two cents!

 

[GNick55]

View attachment 2266101I have a plant growing up in the corner of two walls, causing it to never get direct sunlight. Despite this, I can see leaves growing slightly everyday. I recently lined the walls around it with aluminum in effort to direct more sun rays.

I'm wondering if the plant would do better if I added a grow light above it; even though it is outdoors. Is this a good idea, or should I just leave it alone since it made it this far with natural sunlight?
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The plant is pretty small but it looks like it's starting to grow what would turn into buds.
I should note that I'm too scared to transplant the plant to a new location from fear of root shock killing the plant. And also, the reason the plant is in the non optimal location is because it was grown by accident by throwing down old reggie seeds
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I'm in West Texas which is usually really hot and dry but lately it's been nothing but clouds and rain. Maybe a light would be good for these days, but not when it's already like 105° F? It's never dark where the plant grows, just never direct sunshine
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So should I add a light, or do you think it gets enough light considering it's survived this long? And if so, does it look like its time for the plant to get 12hours on and off of light, or is it still in vegetative state? Please be considerate that this is my first time growing any plant and I'm not experienced at all. Thank you

you filled out a report about a member trying to help?? geezus man get a grip,,,

 

[Oldchucky]

You mean I can add getting reported to my list of transgressions! L O L! And if you say it was someone else, I will be very disappointed!

 

[GNick55]

that was a quick visit
hello goodbye haha

 

[Oldchucky]

I thought I was being pretty, gentle! L O L! Like I told bear! There’s probably 100 things I should’ve been reported for! But this ain’t one of them! L O L take it easy

 

[GNick55]

I thought I was being pretty, gentle! L O L!

oh stop it chucky
its not always about you, the report was about someone else,,
go have a beer

 

[Oldchucky]

Oh, how disappointing! Thanks for ruining my night! Even had Bearwater DM in me and asking me if I was in trouble! I was so sure! But I will take that beer!

 

[GNick55]

Oh, how disappointing! Thanks for ruining my night! Even had Bearwater DM in me and asking me if I was in trouble! I was so sure! But I will take that beer!

it was about your girlfriend..
absolutely absurd, probably a friend of golden dragon

 

[Oldchucky]

OK, that’s understandable!

 

[GNick55]

see you two are a perfect match
always causing shit!!

 

[TheGoldenRoad]

Oh, how disappointing! Thanks for ruining my night! Even had Bearwater DM in me and asking me if I was in trouble! I was so sure! But I will take that beer!

 

[Oldchucky]