cfl wont make much heat, which is why it doesnt follow the 6inch rule of most mh or hps.

however, it is still a lot warmer to touch then the plants appreciate, so its best to keep it around 2-4inches off
klondike_bar Reviewed by klondike_bar on . My plant is avoiding the light? Hello, and thank you for this great forum. I have a 2 1/2 week-old seedling, everyday my plant looks healthy and it's leavs are either flat or forming a slight 'Y'. But after about twelve or thirteen hours of light the top leaves start to point towards the soil! They are not soft and droopy, in fact once they get this way it takes quite the effort for it to return to normal, and at this point they seem to be stuck this way unless I moisten the leaves with some water. I have it under a 27/100 Rating: 5