Jon's First New Digs Grow

[Azimuth]

That said, I haven't seen any conclusive evidence that "praying" indicates anything about the correctness of light levels.

I've read recently that "praying leaves" are actually a sign of plant stress, and not an optimal amount of light.

 

[Justin Goody]

I start my seedlings into 20-22k LUX. Some could probably even take more than that. I don’t have stretch problems and I don’t kill seedlings but still people have a real problem believing that they want more light to start. Autos especially …no time to waste with stretch and recovery. As far as praying, in my plants I attribute that to vigorous growth and correct moisture in the soil more than anything.
People have ways, and they don’t like to change them.

 

[InTheShed]

I've read recently that "praying leaves" are actually a sign of plant stress, and not an optimal amount.

That's one of the theories, that it's a way for the plant to prevent light from hitting the leaves.

 

[Azimuth]

That's one of the theories, that it's a way for the plant to prevent light from hitting the leaves.

In its more extreme versions it is commonly acknowledged as too much light.

They do look happy when they are at a praying angle though.

 

[Northward]

In its more extreme versions it is commonly acknowledged as too much light.

They do look happy when they are at a praying angle though.

I believe more often than not that the plant is happy imo