(Part 2) Best plant growing lamps according to redditors
We found 2,040 Reddit comments discussing the best plant growing lamps. We ranked the 433 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
![AMAZINGCATS [2018 Upgraded] 18W Dual Head Timing Grow Light, Growing Lamp, 36 LED Chips with Red/Blue Spectrum for Indoor Plants, Adjustable Gooseneck, 3/6/12H Timer, 5 Dimmable Levels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41884PSlm+L.jpg)
https://www.amazon.com/Yescom-Ultrathin-Hydroponics-Indoor-Growing/dp/B015YX8ZF4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=yescom+grow+light&qid=1568135468&s=gateway&sprefix=yescom+grow+&sr=8-4
I’ve been using this one. I use it in my bedroom so the main selling point for me was that it was a nice white light instead of those purples and pinks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XHHVKZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lvbaCb1D8XGHG
Yeah its working, the leaves on the jade and other succulents were getting smaller and falling because the sun isnt hitting my window anymore as it used to, probably have to wait til August, Im not sure? But now that I have it there, I noticed lots of new growth! Here it the link
Grow Light, Ankace 60W Full Spectrum Grow Lamp, Dual Head Gooseneck Plant Lights for Indoor Plants with Replaceable Bulb, 3 Switch Modes
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9gZ2CbM08YFKW
TL;DR: see links below.
Beyond the actual science of which light is best, it really depends for many casual plant owners whether they want the light to look "decor friendly" or they want it to do a bang-up job of growing their plants. Honestly, there aren't many effective lights that look like they belong in a residence. No matter what anyone says, when it comes to grow lights, you do get what you pay for.
Below are 5 well-recommended options. I own all these (and others), having tried many entry-level grow lights. They're ordered by price, low to high, from $15 bulbs that go in ordinary lamps to an excellent entry-level grow light for about $175. The lower end work best as a supplement for natural light. The higher end will let you grow almost anything, even without a window.
Hope this helps you. Any questions, just ask. And yes, there are detailed, technical, scientific explanations for why these are better options than others; you can dive in there if you choose. Let's get to those 5 lights:
Miracle LED Almost Free Energy 100W Spectrum Grow Lite - Daylight White Full Spectrum LED Indoor Plant Growing Light Bulb for DIY Horticulture, Hydroponics, and Indoor Gardens Single Pack
ACKE LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants,Plant Light for Grow Light Stand,DIY Indoor Growing Light Panel for Germination,Seedling,Vegetative Growth and Flowering
Three Heads Grow Lamp, Bevice Full Spectrum LED Plant Light Auto ON&Off with 3/6/12H Timer and Memory Function, Light Intensity Adjustable, for House Plants Seedling Growing Blooming Fruiting
Roleadro LED Grow Light 1000W Full Spectrum 3500k Sunlike Plant Light Dual-Chip with ON/Off Switch and Daisy Chain for Indoor Plants for Seedling,Succulents,Growing,Blooming and Fruiting
Spider Farmer SF 1000 LED Grow Light,with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable Mean Well Driver, Sunlike Full Spectrum 3000K 5000K 660nm 760nm IR for Indoor Plants Veg Flower
VivoSun 600w.
I had temp and humidity issues this last run, I'm hoping my fall attempt will go better.
https://www.amazon.com/ACKE-Hydroponic-Aluminum-Greenhouse-Vegetative/dp/B076B1W99T/ref=pd_aw_fbt_86_img_3/145-1125127-1903819?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B076B1W99T&pd_rd_r=6c12bda8-3431-11e9-b93b-97121c000d8d&pd_rd_w=JtkPY&pd_rd_wg=HEeXD&pf_rd_p=b98fa1a4-6e6e-4981-835c-7fb29e0f4dd2&pf_rd_r=3V9QZ6WNH047CEFYNGQR&psc=1&refRID=3V9QZ6WNH047CEFYNGQR :) it’s been so good and I’ve noticed a huge difference in color/shape!
Congrats on finding the seeds and getting this far. If you are a first time grower, then I would highly recommend a controlled environment starting with a tent. I have done it both ways, and outdoor seasonally, and you will benefit a lot from having a confined space you can control as you learn. Contrary to popular belief, it isnt "just a weed that grows". To have a quality finished product you need a good amount of time and energy spent on the plants. However, because the growth takes time, as a first time grower, you can purchase the items you need as you need them to build out your grow. I have purchased a lot of my items on amazon, so I will provide some links to items I vouch for personally.
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I would start with a light and good soil. This is one of the most important items by far. For indoor, use LED, or a combo of T5 for veg and then LED for flower.t5: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M624OCR/ref=crt_ewc_title_oth_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1KBVFFLR1WEMK
LED: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0185OLBPK/ref=sspa_dk_detail_10?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0185OLBPK
I have both of these products and can finish 4 plants in a tent nicely in about 100 days. I know people have feelings about using off brand lights but I have had zero issues, ever. On thing to do though is to not let the plants grow too tall. Rather train them to grow like bushes by topping them early and continuing to top the new nodes at a reasonable height, Id suggest 30 inches max (from top of the pot).
Also buy this : https://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-pH-Control-Kit/dp/B000BNKWZY/ref=pd_sim_86_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000BNKWZY&pd_rd_r=5185d750-c735-11e8-83ba-35492fd40af5&pd_rd_w=FfWzV&pd_rd_wg=5opTv&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&pf_rd_r=5TDAFKEPVRHZC2TKYA3F&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=5TDAFKEPVRHZC2TKYA3F
AND LEARN ABOUT pH!!!! Many young growers don't do this and it makes a HUGE difference.
For veg, you will be able to get by a few weeks or maybe a month without a tent, but the light will become annoying.
For soil. I highly recommend mixing fox farms happy frog and ocean forest. This will prevent you needing to use fertilizers really at all until flower time. Yes it is kind of expensive, but it is worth it. I have tried the experiment of making soil myself... it becomes outrageously priced so fast and unless you are really good at chemistry/botany you can totally fuck some shit up. Trust the fox farms soil. It is the best IMO. Also, I am a huge fan of cloth bags. I suggest these:
https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-5-Pack-Thickened-Nonwoven-Handles/dp/B00TF9E6XE/ref=pd_sim_60_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00TF9E6XE&pd_rd_r=fb2641f0-c736-11e8-8198-7d964bea5356&pd_rd_w=GtDju&pd_rd_wg=aCJer&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&pf_rd_r=H05JF866M3Z3Y0MEV2JX&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=H05JF866M3Z3Y0MEV2JX
So a tent should be your next purchase.
I have two of these and they do a great job.Tent: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJQ8LPY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Shortly after getting the tent set up you need to get an oscillating fan and some regulators to tell you temp, humidity, etc.
regulator: https://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-Humidity-Thermometer-Hygrometer-Indicator/dp/B0013BKDO8/ref=pd_sim_86_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0013BKDO8&pd_rd_r=5185d750-c735-11e8-83ba-35492fd40af5&pd_rd_w=FfWzV&pd_rd_wg=5opTv&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&pf_rd_r=5TDAFKEPVRHZC2TKYA3F&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=5TDAFKEPVRHZC2TKYA3F
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Now even in veg, your plants are going to begin to smell. But by flower time you will have a real problem on your hands, even with a tent. So next you will need a carbon scrubber. I use this one off amazon for a tent and have zero complaints while the tent is closed. I also have the filter hanging in the tent and venting out the side into the attic of my rental. Zero smell, unless the tent is open (which you will want to do in the beginning, but over time you will learn to not go in everyday unless you need to). With this item, every other grow you need to replace just the carbon canister part of it. It is easy to do and worth every penny.
Carbon scrubber:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFRNPR8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Buying all this over time is pretty easy, even on a conservative budget.
Hope this helps!
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Got this one on Amazon but you can get different sizes for different containers depending on how many sneakers you want to do at a time. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M084LIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PT3OCb8MSW817
Here's what I posted previously, hopefully this helps! Once I situated them, I've pretty much ignored them except for watering.
I'm using Hoffman Horticultural Perlite, without the miracle grow: found here and Better-Gro Premium Grade Orchid Moss: found here for my mixture. I got them local, but found the links to the specific items on Amazon. Neither has any plant food additives and are nutrientless for the VFT. This is my second time having some. I let the moss soak in distilled water before I mixed portions in a bowl until I felt there was enough perlite in it. They sit in a decorative glass jar inside a medium size open top terrarium next to a window. However, because my other plants weren't doing well at the window, I bought and installed this LED Plant Grow Light for Hydroponic Gardening: found here, but from what I understand I could also use my flex strip LED lights on blue and violet to give my VFT the right amount of light.
I have the light scheduled to turn on at 8 am, shut off at 6 pm through my Alexa devices.
Tips: I've found they grow better in a container that is deeper than it wide. Mine are watered gently from the top along the edges with distilled water, just enough to keep the moss wet. Since May the dead moss apparently has new growth from seeds or whatnot in the mix, so those are growing in there with the VFT too. :)
I just set up my overwintering corner in my kitchen under some cabinets. I got the LED light panel off of Amazon and used hooks to put them under the cabinet. I have a curtain I can put around the whole thing so the light isn’t so obtrusive. I have another set of lights in a window set to a timer for when the sun shines and they can shut off. I just set up the kitchen corner one two days ago so you’ll see that some plants were starting to stretch.
Grow Light, Ankace 60W Full Spectrum Grow Lamp, Dual Head Gooseneck Plant Lights for Indoor Plants with Replaceable Bulb, 3 Switch Modes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HxJ1CbDQNA084
Amazon.
Shelves:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CPPRSYX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Grow lights:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PWC3F8B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QNHTZ9C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Fairy lights:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072NH2FQ1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The one I got was pretty cheap but works suprisingly well, I'd definitely recommend it! It's this one, it's nice to be able to clamp it to a desk or windowsill so you don't have to deal with hanging anything.
here’s the fanny pack! I’ll also add that pretty much everything I own is chartreuse. It’s my jam.
And yes! I have two types of grow lights for my plants.
This onemy plants seem to really love just for the coverage it allows.
And I have two of these on another cabinet that do all right but aren’t as powerful. I like them because they have clips and are usb powered so I can save space on plugs with a dual port brick.
For that price on amazon I’ve been looking at Spider Farmer SF 1000 LED Grow Light with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable Mean Well Driver, Sunlike Full Spectrum 3000K 5000K 660nm 760nm IR for Indoor Plants Veg Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F82WDb5GERB2X
But I’ve just started looking in aliexpress/alibaba and you can get one with 2 panels for the same price as the single panel on amazon
I have this light in a cheap lamp pointing downward over a 3'x3' card table full of plants
It depends on how many plants you have. I️ have roughly ten small houseplants clustered in a 4X4 foot area and use these lights and as a broke biochemistry student who studies plants. I know that plants actually use a very limited spectrum (that these lights supply) i have more growth from two of these lights than i had in my actual window sill. I️ bought mine for $8 a piece, and I’m not sure why they’ve had such a huge price jump. Mount them up high, as they emit more of a beam than a dispersed light.
They are made in the same factory as the “Taotronics 12W LED grow light” (look it up on amazon too) and that produce has over 1000 reviews and 5 stars. I’ve used them for about a month now and i am truly blown away by how much my plants are GROWING and not just staying alive.
I have three prayer plants, a rattlesnake calathea, a jade plant, an alocasia elephant ear, and others under this light and I’m growing new leaves literally once every few days. I just wanted to keep them alive, and i got something better.
They both sit on the same windowsill, except the one on the left also gets about 10 hours of supplemental lighting during the day under this grow light. hope that helps!
Roleadro Upgrade and Newly Developed LED Grow Light Full Spectrum 2nd Generation Series 300w Plants Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HI3AFYM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_orVdAbNJNCRHE
Yescom 225 White LEDs Grow Light Panel Hydroponics Ultrathin Lamp for Growing Room Tent Greenhouse https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015YX8ZF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ysVdAbNC2PZNY
https://www.amazon.ca/Double-Specturm-Greenhouse-Flowering-Growing/dp/B0185OLBPK
Thanks! I’m using a Bestva 2000 watt LED and General Hydroponics Flora series nutrients, and aerating each bucket. I’ve kept the PH around 6.0, and ppm is currently around 1800 or so (this should probably be higher?). I’ve literally just been following the recommended feed schedule on the back of the bottles. Other than topping up as needed, I’ve only completely changed out the nutrient solution once, which was about one week ago - kind of careless according to recommendations, but I’ve run into no problems so far. This is my first go at hydroponics, so I’m just going with semi-educated guesses and learning as I go.
What are you doing for lighting? Using air stones?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071DBM8N2/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522811706&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
Thanks! I got them off Amazon (shocking lol).
Here’s the link! $25 for each.
https://www.amazon.com/AMAZINGCATS-Upgraded-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck/dp/B078SRT9CY/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1542067682&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=grow+lights+for+indoor+plants
Hi OP. My bro and I started off with one of these, and now have 3 of them and are suggesting our buddy get one for his first light.
edit: one more edit - if you have all the knowledge from your space bucket grow, and are handy with electronics then by all means go for the Alibaba QB, and report back for the rest of us newer growers on your experience! :)
https://www.amazon.ca/Spectrum-Reflector-Lights-Heatproof-YGROW/dp/B07JY9B43R/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ygrow&qid=1555690340&s=gateway&sr=8-1
edit with US link: https://www.amazon.com/YGROW-Spectrum-Reflector-Lights-Heatproof/dp/B078XHHVKZ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ygrow&qid=1555691656&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Probably also on the US site. They claim it has 600 w output. Here are my observations:
Overall I can recommend it as a new grower. I have two 2x4 tents that are 5 feet tall due to a low basement, and a separate veg area for a perpetual grow. If I had gone the Quantum Board route I would be in it for 3 Quantum boards to have the same setup which seems like a huge initial outlay for a new grower.
My thoughts on Quantum Boards from browsing this sub for 7 months pretty intently:
A potential issue as a new grower specifically :
They have by far the most thought needed to be put in to get started, you will need to spend time reading about them to do it right. There are often posts here from people saying "I got my QBs now how do I put it together?" These growers surely get set up eventually and going, but as a new grower that is a lot of extra mental work at the outset.
Even just making sure you get the right products is a bit of a project. Keep in mind if you order from one of the Chinese sellers you are in for a little wait. HLG ships from the US I guess? But costs more.
Not to say "dont do QBs" but make sure you have the time to get the research right on the actual growing in addition to getting your lights correct. The amount of young sick plants posted that are dying under great QB lights because the grower doesnt know about aeration or even not to over water their plant.. or started nutes as soon as it popped out of the ground.
I know I will likely want to upgrade my lights eventually from these modular LED kits, but for now they are cheap and easy to get started with and my plants like them just fine.
Bonus, if I do want to go to a QB down the road, I can use my former flower LEDs in the veg area, so they continue to be worth the investment.
(edit to add US link and clean up formatting, happy growing)
Most of the info you'll find online for indoor grow bulbs will partain to pot (weed) growing. If it's legal where you are, I say go for it but ordering lights off of some sights can get you on a list of sorts that maybe you don't want to be on lol.
These are fairly cheap cfl's and I reccomend these types over the longer larger u shaped tube cfls. https://www.amazon.com/Hydroponic-Full-Spectrum-Light-5500K/dp/B005P29K1S
I say this because I've not had good luck or life span out of the others, but with smaller ones like these I've had great success.
But here's some L.E.D. types that you may be able to afford that last much longer
https://www.amazon.com/Lights-Spectrum-Indoor-Succulents-Seedling/dp/B07FKF6BT4
These links ought to get you started at looking at some options. Hell, I just was super shocked at how much the price tags have gone down in the last 3 years since I bought some for myself! Lol... Now I'm gonna have to do some reinvesting also!
this grow light from Amazon was going around r/houseplants for a minute. Of course I impulse bought it. I’ve never had one but I really like it because it’s flexible with a clamp. I do believe my plants are happier. My succulents were extremely etiolated before, but now they’re growing well!
Edit: I also love the timer function and have it on the 12 hour interval
I have the same lamp for my set up! https://www.amazon.com/Ankace-Spectrum-Gooseneck-Lights-Replaceable/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=grow+lights&qid=1571845437&sr=8-8
They are pretty good
This is the one my mom uses, bendy but gets hot so make sure it's away from hazards!
This is the one I use! I have two currently.
It was suggested by a couple people from another thread I read on here. This is the link:
Grow Light, Ankace 60W Full Spectrum Grow Lamp, Dual Head Gooseneck Plant Lights for Indoor Plants with Replaceable Bulb, 3 Switch Modes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0XFWDbR8TCBH1
I can’t say much about it since this is my first week using it.
Thanks for the suggestions!
I got two of these, and put them on both ends of the table, so every plant I have has access to light.
Just curious, would you say there's such thing as "too much" light when it comes to these things? My plants get a daily dose of about 5 to 6 hours of natural sunlight (though it has been dimming since Autumn began, and we've had quite a few cloudy days recently)... I usually turn the grow lights on right before going to sleep at night, and then turn them off before work in the morning, so they've been getting approximately 8 hours of artificial light per night.
I've been worried that either they're getting too much or too little. So far I have not seen any signs of deteriorating health, no withering or anything like that... but I've only had them for about a month. Not sure how long it takes for an unhealthy plant to begin showing symptoms..
Just get an LED grow light and use it for additional light during the day at your desk
My plants grow like CRAZY under these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07QFPBQDR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Edit: the ones above are on the pricier side, but really worth it if you can spare the extra $. If not, I also own the ones linked below. My plants do fine under them, but don’t grow nearly as fast.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07QNHTZ9C?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
The HLG 550 v2 is, but that seems to be the only one, and that's for a 4x4 - 5x5 tent. The Mean Well driver is for the rest, but not the main PCB.
The Spiderfarm SF lights seem very similar to the QBs (though I haven't used one), and appear to be UL / ETL certified.
I don't think any of the QB-style boards people order on alibaba are.
I have been using these lights with very good success in a mini vegetable setup.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TS82HWB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Some of the best bang for the buck out there for lights.
Would this one work?
Spider Farmer SF-2000 LED Grow Light, with Samsung Chips LM301B ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TVD1Y3K/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_t1_ZVzUDbHHK4H00
I'm a big fan of these Amazon COB's:
https://www.amazon.com/Lightimetunnel-Hydroponics-Spectrum-Reflector-Flowering/dp/B01AJPNDSG/
I think they are the same as the Roleadro, when i got mine they were 9 bucks cheaper, at $90. they pull about 186-190w from the wall. I have 2 of these and a Mars Hydro 600 in a 2.5' x 5' x 5' closet space. For the $, I think the 400w COB's are a much better buy. If you wanna add some colored light, get two of these spotlights and add them to the COB's - https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Horticulture-Spectrum-Indoor-Growing/dp/B00PBCG8X0/
A hardware store flourescent light fixture can usually be had for about $20 and that is the whole fixture ballast and all.
This one for example is the same price as just the bulb you linked to. You'd still need the tubes then but they are not very expensive. For just starting plants indoors you probably don't need expensive 'plant spectrum' tubes ordinary ones are pretty good for plants to begin with.
I'm personally very fond of these but they do run a few dollars more and the light color is amazing for plants but it'll make you feel like you're going blind after a few minutes unlike flourescents. That bulb does screw into a standard screw fixture. I like to use extension socket cord like these for them. Both of these options would be about twice the price of the bulb you're looking at in the end but that bulb you found won't work in a standard fixture anyway.
Not that they dont work but those refugium lights are insanely priced. My $10 hydraponics LED grows chaeto so fast it'll block flow in the 20 gallon tank it's in if I dont clean it every week. I can fill 2x 10g buckets worth of it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PBCG8X0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
LEDs require a specific current, not a specific voltage. I know that sounds odd, but these COB LEDs will continue to consume current until they burn out, so they need a constant current driver in order to regulate the current that's delivered to them. The actual voltage that is delivered can vary, but it's typically somewhere between 12V and 48V.
I have the materials to build just such a setup, but I've read that the Cree COB LEDs I have don't put out a very good light spectrum for plants. I've got the goods, though, so we'll see how it works out.
While I'm talking about it, here are the light sources I have:
Curious to see how the LEDs compare. FWIW, the scotch bonnet plant I have underneath the Apollo 24W R/B LED has a pronounced preference for the 400W MH that is orthogonally located about five feet away.
I suggest a grow light bulb in a cute lamp pointed at a few plants. That would make it feel way less sterile.
All the comments so far are good choices, but this shelf would look neater with some t5 fixtures mounted under the bottom each shelf. I haven't used any yet so I don't have a recommendation but I found this assortment for you to get an idea of what they are... https://growershouse.com/t5-fluorescent-grow-light-bulb-and-fixtures#!
Or try the flat panel type of led:
Yescom 225 White LEDs Grow Light Ultrathin Panel Hydroponics Indoor Plant Veg Flower Lamp for Growing Room Tent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015YX8ZF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kR-GDb381NAJC
I'd use some spacers and mount them directly under each shelf, making sure it has a few inches of breathing room for heat dissipation.
my partner got me this light panel the other day. it's about 6 inches (give or take!) away from my plants. i've had it for about two days, so i can't give any feedback. but if someone more knowledgeable than me can give any advice i would love to hear it!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015YX8ZF4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Someone recommended these on another thread and I bought one and they're AMAZING! Unbelievably bright, white light in the perfect spectrum for succulents. I ended up going back and buying a 4-pack. I mounted them above a bookshelf and my succulents are loving it!
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015YX8ZF4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
Do you have this one? How far above your Echeveria do you place it? We have an extra guest bedroom no one uses, so the bright light won’t be a problem, luckily!
King Plus 1000w LED Grow Light Double Chips Full Spectrum with UV&IR for Greenhouse Indoor Plant Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0185OLBPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_72RYCbRE04ZAM
Honestly, I'm not sure. I have a couple non-Mars 300W LEDs and the 1000 makes them dim by comparison. This is what I'm using....
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Specturm-Greenhouse-Flowering-Growing/dp/B0185OLBPK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486145609&sr=8-3&keywords=1000w+led+grow+light
King Plus 1000w LED Grow Light Double Chips Full Spectrum with UV&IR for Greenhouse Indoor Plant Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0185OLBPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d0cvCbCWHJ84H
Check out this light. Only costs a little bit more and has more wattage. Definitely a good light but my only concern would be too strong of lighting for a relatively small space.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0185OLBPK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Spectrum-Greenhouse-Indoor-Flower/dp/B01JLKUA2W/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1525800684&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=king+led&psc=1
450w adjustable
I'm a new grower and i have the "LED secret" set with a 48x32x60 tent and 3 lights, 2 LEDS that are 180watts and 75 watts respectively, and one 75watt halogen.
I'm worried that I'm not giving her enough light even though I only have one plant, so I'm considering upgrading. Should I buy a much bigger LED or a slightly larger LED?
This is just a trial run and i'm going to harvest in 2 weeks and replace this one plant with 6 auto flowering seedlings, would the larger lights be over kill for 6 plants or just for one? Should I consider upgrading to 1000 Watts?
here's some I've been looking at
$280 2 COB 32 LED https://opticledgrowlights.com/collections/led-grow-lights/products/optic-2-210watt-led-grow-light
$190 3-switch PAR450 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M084LIE/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=ICN6YS5ET1KE3&colid=19SSGJK5P8PS8
$170 200 LED https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DPDA6NY/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I314VDHKDHG306&colid=19SSGJK5P8PS8
$120 5 COB LED https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYB3VSZ/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I5B82SDX7FJ1&colid=19SSGJK5P8PS8
I just bought this one, I plan on using for two to three plants combined with a cheap HID bulb.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M084LIE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524071394&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=VIPARSPECTRA+Dimmable+Series+PAR450+450W+LED+Grow+Light+-+3+Dimmers+12-Band+Full+Spectrum+for+Indoor&dpPl=1&dpID=41N004m5HDL&ref=plSrch
It's a nice list but not exactly budget friendly. But you're right it's all good to buy and build up. My lights and soil are my issues for my next grow. I'm going with a pair of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT2SGER/?coliid=I8PSCT3OX15KK&colid=1UKQMBAQON5HA&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it because I've got two 24 X 48 X 60 tents I want to work in. Sure they won't give me the MONSTER harvest I want but they'll do the job until I can upgrade.
Since I make my own nutes I'm not too fussed about them and they seem to be doing the job adequately.
My big issue is I'd like to get a bag of AFFORDABLE soil that's pretty much all in one bag. That said my mom is a huge gardener and she's got TONS of composted soil I need to go check the PH on. Earthworms already built in LOL. Her tomatoes seem to love it so I may just grab a bag of it and mix with perlite and cocoa when I get through this bag of https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008JSMNGE/?coliid=IO001MIYEWW3U&colid=1UKQMBAQON5HA&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Actual is 390 watts if its this one.
Personally, I would't use that light to cover more than 6 square feet but you could get away with 8.
Read the beginners guide located on the sidebar. This is information that you should have known before purchasing a light.
BESTVA DC Series 2000W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Grow Lamp for Greenhouse Hydroponic Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT2SGER/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dQJKDbZK58KGF
when I bought it 7 months ago it was on sale for 170$ researched quite a bit into it and it seemed to be the best fit for a led with good output, its definitely something I would buy again
Sure! It’s only $215. My buddy used it by itself in a 4x4 for his first grow ever and put out like ~14oz.
FYI Ive only ever used HPS/MH so this is my first use of LED (2nd with CMH). It’s been working great combined with the CMH so far and temps have been around 67-74 consistently.
BESTVA DC Series 2000W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Grow Lamp for Greenhouse Hydroponic Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT2SGER/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jUSXDbTP1VBMJ
I have this in two foot and 4 foot. Highly recommended. All my plants are nice and vibrant and not etiolated at all.
And I also have this for quarantine plants and at work for my desk plant. Works great and is dimmable, and each light can be turned on individually or together. Also has a few built in timers.
Also, as an aside, when you do get your cactus a light make sure you acclimate it. Just like us, cactuses sunburn.
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-lamp-Aotson-Adjustable-Hydroponics-Greenhouse/dp/B071DBM8N2/ref=sr_1_15?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1509734508&sr=1-15&keywords=led+grow+light
Maybe try something like this or this or this!! :)
I’d say 2:1 perlite:miracle grow cactus mix for my Haworthias. I honestly just kinda winged(wung?) it and I think maybe I have too much perlite and that’s why roots are taking ages. But definitely heavier on perlite for them. here is the one I have and honestly the only reason I have it still is for rerooting, and I don’t even know if I’m imagining things or it actually be like that 😂
It has a clamp. I got this. I think the ceiling ones are higher quality and longer lasting, but there’s nowhere for me to put one of those.
Sorry, I don’t know much about the strips and shelves - though I do use some on my reef tank macroalgae reactor (clear tube with led strips wrapped around) seems to work well and puts up with occasional salt water with out electrocuting me or fish. I don’t know how to fix them onto shelves tho.
I use these one on my plant shelves and added one of these just so it wasn’t bright red. You can see my shelves in my last post. They’re super low profile. But my shelves are wire mesh which allowed me to easily tie them to the underside.
Just get an outlet timer like this one
Unfortunately, LEDs with high enough lumen output are expensive.. It's just a fact of life. I would go with T5s to start. But, if you have a pretty small footprint, you could use this this LED light,. I've never used it, but I believe people are relatively happy with it.
im working with a real hodgepodge of stuff bought over the years, but i like these because they are easy to instal and configure, (and cheap!) but they need to be relatively close to the plants, i have them over my mini plants and they are at a hight of maybe 8-9". im also not wild about the color of light the put out and am looking to update to some white leds
I've found single bulbs to be less versatile than LED "tubes" or panels, though I mainly use them for seed starting. I got a bunch of lights like https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Plant-LED-Grow-Light-90cm-T8-Kit-Full-Spectrum-Indoor-Veg-Flower-Tubes-Lamp/264398968207, with tubes the length of the shelves that I start seeds on, and wired up a power supply to them. I also have one of https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B076B1W99T that's worked just fine for several years in a row now. A plain old mechanical timer like you'd use for any other lamp has worked fine for setting day lengths, except that during power outages mine doesn't keep counting time, so it can occasionally get skewed a bit if the power goes out for a couple hours then returns.
VIVOSUN 600W LED Grow Light
These are not autos and I have 3-600w LED's. I have 2- VIVOSUN 600W LED Grow Light and 1- Phlizon Newest 600W LED Plant Grow Light -- seeds from https://www.cropkingseeds.com/
I'm using https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077P386Y1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074J876KK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So far so good with my NL auto. Make sure you get an exhaust fan those little 2x2x4 tents heat up quickly
Sure thing! I used this and I keep it just a few inches above the plants. Around 5-6” above them.
Don’t feel bad - I was entirely incapable of keeping them alive (cue the less-caring-than-a-desert jokes from my husband :P) during my first several attempts. Even tho I’m pretty decent with plants in general (I think lol), I’ve only recently been able to maintain heathy/happy/thriving air plants with any consistency. I’ve been proud of keeping them happy more regularly than ever before over this past specifically, but I’m no expert.
Idk if this is blasphemy in this sub or not, but I find most air plants to be fairly fickle little dudes that can get unhappy from barely noticeable things. I had one die because I think a barely perceptible draft was hitting it the wrong way. They die if you give them water, when they seem like they need it really bad, sometimes. I had one rot from what appeared to be overwatering... before I ever even had the chance to water it. I also still have one that, no matter what I do, it never dries after watering in a remotely reasonable amount of time- I literally blow dried it on cool for half an hour last week. Several died early on because it looked like they’d gotten too much direct sunshine- but they were inside a room with shades on the windows. I’ve kept them all outside before but they seemed to struggle and become frail out there. One was randomly blown off my patio by the wind and I never found it again. I mean it’s really been a journey for me, even before this little dude in the photo ever existed!
My biggest pain in the butt adversary seems to be the humidity here. I also like to keep my house kinda cooler, which they really respond to and seem to like at night, but god forbid I forget to turn the ac down before I leave for work during the day. So, my air plants all usually seem either really happy or really confused (kinda like ‘where the hell are we!?’) lol.
I think it’s a lot of trial and error, and finding what works with that specific little air plant in the environment you live in, so your mileage may vary.
BUT, for me, this is what seems to work:
1- Buy them from good places. Only the ones I’ve ordered from growers in CA who specialize in air plants seem to thrive imo- the ones I’ve bought locally from Home Depot or wherever all had a shelf life of a few weeks or so. (The one in the photo is from Amazon but I’ve got other healthy ones for a couple of bucks and free shipping on Etsy.)
2- I keep them in sunny windowsills. Even though the light bulb terrarium and air plant holders nowadays are SUPER cute, air plants (in my experience) only really ever seem to thrive with LOTS of [surprise surprise] unimpeded air access. I only really put them in their cute lil homes/holders when people visit or I’m cleaning up the house.
3- I regularly flip them over every day or so. This way they don’t get flat on one side.
4- I rarely water them and have no luck with misting (they seem to rot easier with misting for me, but, again, its very humid where I live).
5- I bathe them very rarely and very quickly (I don’t leave them fully submerged in water- they can’t breathe like that)- once a month, maybe. I also put them on wire cookie racks out on my patio in the heat to dry them completely afterwards. I think an important part of keeping them happy is drying them fully within a reasonable amount of time and drying them as well as you possibly can.
6- I do use a fertilizer spray derived from sea kelp and made specifically for air plants. But, some people say not to do this because it’s easy to overdo. Again, ymmv.
I only fertilize them in summer when it’s super sunny out. I always only do one spritz, if any, and monthly at the most, usually when I water them.
I will say that fertilizer seems to be the ONLY thing that encourages them to blush and bloom, at least where I live [not a desert or dry zone].
6- If an air plant does have a budding little blossom, I stop watering it entirely and let it do its thing unless it looks like it’s definitely dying. Buds usually die before blooming if I water or mist the plant while they’re developing. And, if it doesn’t kill the bloom, it seems to at least slow down the flower’s growth pretty significantly.
7- If they start looking unhappy, I put them under this inexpensive lamp. They fucking love that thing. And it has championed many a comeback. BUT, it does look kinda weird science-y hooked up in my kitchen with all the air plants sprawled out underneath it.
Other than the above, I’m still figuring it out and learning how to keep them happy too. They seem to need a decent bit of continual maintenance and a hell of a lot of attention to detail. Especially if you’re trying to correct (sometimes inexplicable) issues they’re struggling with! But, ironically, they can also struggle directly because of TOO much attention/water/sunlight/air, lol. So, it’s a weird balance.
But, I really respect a picky plant. And, air plants are super rewarding if only because they’re so weird. One really cool blossom is worth every second of the trial and error. You gotta stay stubborn and experiment a little, but the whole process is kinda cool once they start poppin off and living their best life!!!
Hope this helps a little bit and best of luck! I’m sending good vibes to your air plant babies 🌱💜
EDITED for grammar/clarity and to say: I’ve only ever had really small air plants so larger/more mature ones may be a different ballgame, idk.
Here ya go!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078SRT9CY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So something like this light, that uses white LEDs would likely be better for my use case?
It gets a lot of light- it's positioned almost directly under my powerful white LED light (this isn't the exact model of light I have, but it's pretty much the same)
When the E. raindrops is outside during the summer, it needs to be in full sunlight for most of the day, or the bumps will not form or get bigger. You can see in the picture that some of the leaves near the center don't have bumps or have very small bumps- this is because the plant has only just been exposed to the higher power LED light after a long period of having suboptimal lighting.
https://www.amazon.com/Lights-Spectrum-Indoor-Succulents-Seedling/dp/B07FKF6BT4/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?crid=1CVQCPXY4KUQZ&keywords=led+grow+light&qid=1550425787&s=gateway&sprefix=led+gr&sr=8-11
On mobile, hope this works correctly. This is what we use for seedlings: Light and mat
I want to build an indoor basement grow room so we can grow throughout the winter but that requires serious lighting, temp, and air control.
If you look on Amazon there are LOTS AND LOTS of grow lights. I have bought several. I have had good luck with the LED grow lights. They are more energy efficient and the plants seem to do well. If you get some just make sure they are FULL SPECTRUM.
You can also get flourescent T5 grow lights. They do fine but just use more energy. They also tend to run hotter so be aware of how close they are to your plants so they don't burn.
Here's some links to check out.
2-Pack T5 HO Grow Light - 1 Bulb Light System - Fluorescent Hydroponic Indoor Fixture Bloom Veg Daisy Chain with Bulbs (2 Foot & w/Reflector (DL8021R 2pack), Cool White | Vegetative) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPKQPSL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AH8ZCbAC10EX4
Winjoy Grow Light, 30W LED Grow Lamp Bulbs Plant Lights Full Spectrum, Auto ON & Off with 3/6/12H Timer 5 Dimmable Levels Clip-On Desk Grow Lamp for Indoor Plants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLJFWNY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vI8ZCbNC3C5D4
JCBritw LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum UV Red Blue 100W Pro B Plant Grow Lamp Panel Bulbs Greenhouse Hydroponic Hanging Kit for Seedlings,Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GWTT39T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XI8ZCb2E7EYCN
So the one you see on the top is this one:
Winjoy Grow Light, 30W LED Grow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLJFWNY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
But my plants don’t love it, they kind of put up with it. They seem to do better with this light but they only come with two heads and the cart needs three for good coverage.
Grow Light, Ankace [2018 Upgraded... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H57K565?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The succs stress better with this second light than they do with the first one too! The third row I have this lamp for my light hogs.
50W LED Grow Light,Growstar... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LF21378?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I only keep one side on at a time because I’m afraid to melt my plants but I just got this one and am a novice user!
Hope this helps you decide on one! I know how tedious it is to pick some lamps out, especially online.
Winjoy Grow Light, 30W LED Grow Lamp Bulbs Plant Lights Full Spectrum, Auto ON & Off with 3/6/12H Timer 5 Dimmable Levels Clip-On Desk Grow Lamp, Triple Head Adjustable Gooseneck for Indoor Plants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLJFWNY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tf5KDbD8GM9CS
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JLJFWNY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
amazon link
Price went up to $27 overnight evidently. I paid $19.99 last night! I chose this one because it has a clamp to clip onto my table, 60W vs most others with 30W, and 3 wand arms that will work perfectly for me because I use a corner area for my plants. This will fan out perfectly. Also has timers and color modes. I don’t know much about the different light modes, but plan on doin some in depth research and experimentation!
I would just pluck the dead leaves off and see how it does. My office avocado tree is now 4' tall and a second one is growing almost an inch a day. Add a grow light for best results.
Thanks!!
The grow light I'm using is linked below:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PXP7DW5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I found this one in particular very useful since it has an auto off AND auto on function. Since it automatically turns on I didn't have to worry about it while gone on vacation.
I only mist and occasionally water with a few drops of water using a pipette. No pesticide.
Goodluck!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PXP7DW5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this is the one i use. its really good
Health question time! Let me preface this one with two things: one, I'm a relative newcomer to this whole system, having only been keeping succulents for about 2-3 months at the suggestion of a friend, who recommended it as a sort of emotional relief hobby (at which it is excelling, mind); and two, this plant has seen terrible things and not all of them are my fault. This particular echeveria (?) was rescued from a beer bottle planter at a Trader Joe's in California, which it had shared with a Cotyledon tomentosa and what I *think* is a barely living Crassula capitella. Crappy soil and no drainage, of course. Then, it traveled across the country for two weeks under the care of someone whose entire knowledge of succulents consists of "they like sun, right?" so they sat in the brightest sun available, which very much fried them. This plant has been under my care for just over a month, nursed back to what I think is health.
Anyways, on to the bullet points!
Yes! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07PXP7DW5? I’ve got two of these!
Alrighty. Try this:
LED Grow Light for Indoor Plant,Elaine 30W LED Auto ON/Off Timer Full Spectrum Plant Lights 3/6/12H Timing 5 Dimmable Levels for House Garden Hydroponics Succulent Growing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNHTZ9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_grvADb88WBNVB
I am concerned that it is not enough. All of my grow lights are 30W+ and they're relatively small. You also need photo cells specifically designed for growing plants (if you're using LED). Regular LED lighting is not sufficient for proper growth because it does not emit the correct light spectrum.
Considering purchasing a clip on 30W grow light from amazon. They're less than $30 and most of them work great. I prefer the natural colors >
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MV2GF84/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_nAjBDbD3QHG2F
Or
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNHTZ9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_5AjBDb2J9MJ0B
Also, light meters for artificial lighting will often read much lower than what is recommended for growth, despite the plant growing phenomenally. As an example, I have a dryadella aviceps sitting under light that only reads 110FC, yet it is blooming like a madman. It requires 500FC at least when grown under sun. This is because artificial lighting is constant, both in the amount of light and the duration. Sunlight is less in the morning and less at night, whereas 12 hours of LED lighting is consistent in brightness throughout the entire day. Light meters are only good after you have found the proper growing intensity for plants, so you can replicate it for like species.
I do! It's wonderful (link here). I actually had these colors when I had a patio outside last year as well. I'm in a good location for succulents.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TS82HWB/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_10?smid=AQS92QZGR4BJ0&psc=1
no fan so no noise. Also not red colored so it won't alert people with a red purple color.
Stand:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FJQ1F6M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Germination Tray:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GRRDXSV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Light:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TS82HWB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wow was looking today and looks like amazon has some quantum boards on there. Know anything about these lights?
Your best bet would be to look at "quantum board" style lights. They are boards with many small LED diodes etched on. If you decide on options 2-5, Makes sure to get a 240w board or higher for your intended grow space.
Here are some options off of amazon (1-4):
Edit: sorry for all the formatting issues. That’s what I get for switching between mobile am desktop.
What about this and this? Has to be better than what I had.
So I use this light in what was my closet beneath the stairs. I currently have 3 plants, the one pictured and 2 much smaller plants that only germinated 4 weeks ago. I put them in normal potting plants, with the trays to catch excess water and normal flower potting soil. I regret this decision now as I have had to add some CaMg supplement to the water. I keep the ph around 6.4 and the heat about 68-71 Fahrenheit. Also I think I need some boron supplement soon.
Sure thing, I had been hunting around online. When I logged into amazon they had this one on my homescreen. I ordered it, thinking it was the whole assembly - it wasn't, just the bulb. I went to walmart and got a lamp to put it in.
One of these, I’m pretty happy with it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TT3EKD2?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I also have a bunch of these lighting up a shelf, I like them because they’re pretty compact but they cast light over a pretty broad angle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07428QCCZ?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I have three of these lighting another shelf, but I wouldn’t recommend: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDT048Y?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Look into these lights.
Sandalwood LED Plant Grow Light... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TT3EKD2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You really should run a tiny second setup at your place too. It opens up a world of possibilities and would instantly add months of extra flowering time each year. I use a small (~12" W by ~20" H) round plastic garbage can with a lid as quarantine when I bring new clones home. You'd use it in one of two ways, both of which are different than than what I'm doing with it. It'd totally be a game changer though. Cut a hole in the top of the garbage can lid and use a light along these lines https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TT3EKD2/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3171424582&pd_rd_wg=128g8&pf_rd_r=997NGACEFB6JT6KA6X48&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00TT3EKD2&pd_rd_w=QscmD&pf_rd_i=led+grow+e26+12&pd_rd_r=H8D1VFCVZGXG1K20XZ00&ie=UTF8&qid=1504341333&sr=2 . Cut a smallish hole a few inches above the base of the can so that cool fresh air will be pulled in while the warmer stale air rises away. You'd have to look around to pick out the best light for your container, but something on the smaller side is good. They put out less heat so you could possibly use it in closed closet depending on temps while it's on. Also, if plants get way too much light in veg they grow slowly and don't have enough internode spacing for training. You'll probably want to make sure that you have your cloning technique dialed in before trying this, as you only get one shot to keep things on schedule. At first you could use the bucket to determine the sex of your seedlings. Grow the seedlings up a little larger than you normally would before FIM'ing them. When you top the young plant take enough of the top to use for a clone. Attempt to root the clone under 12/12 right away in the bucket. it might root and show sex, it might show sex and die, or I've had them just die before showing sex. While you're waiting on the flowering clones to show sex start shaping your newly topped plants in veg. We're hoping for the vegging plant to be ready or nearly ready to flower when the clones show sex. If the clone doesn't pull through you're really only a few days behind if you hadn't tried to flower a clone and FIM'd the plant earlier.
[I have had success with these so far. I am no expert but I can't argue results.](
https://www.amazon.com/Sandalwood-Grow-Light-Hydroponic-Greenhouse/dp/B00TT3EKD2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=57167356758&hvadid=274681684239&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9010370&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12646748568874297216&hvtargid=kwd-328455919434&keywords=sandalwood+grow+light&qid=1555031882&s=gateway&sr=8-3)
Of course! I bought this bulb. I like it a lot, but I want to eventually upgrade my setup haha
Yes, Id recommend a grow light. I use these guys. They're fairly cheap, dont take tons of energy, the leds dont get hot, and provide the proper light range for succulents.
This site is good and have some real great range of lights. Personally Im a fan of this type of design, version 1, more expensive and stronger light with 96W , version 2, slightly smaller size, price and light with 65W. Or you could go with the more traditional shop light style, 1 tube is 30W. If you want something cheaper then this one from amazon looks okay at 22W.
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LED lights are more expensive to buy but much cheaper to run in the long run (electricity bill). Saw you asking about the energy bill, use this site or one of many similar to check out how much it would increase. Just put the watts in the Power Consumption (the numbers in bold above), many use grow lights for 16 hours each day so put 16 hours and then how much your electricity cost is.
Probably not bright or big enough, I use these with great results
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015YX8ZF4?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2&th=1
Those bulbs aren't going to be enough and I'm not sure anything you put in the vanity is going to work as the bulbs are 3 feet away when they should only be a few inches away and they are pointing out horizontal, not down directly at the plants. As for hanging the lights either get a clip on work light socket or for the self contained ones, just put and eye hook in a ceiling stud and hang it from wire or chain. I'm not sure you're really grasping how much light these need. Both Vandas and Den phals can take as much as full outdoor sun and need quite bright light to perform well. They aren't low light plants like phals. I posted some other options below that would be white light. For the second light, you'd want the 45 watt version , not the 14 watt. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015YX8ZF4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1491063709&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=grow+light+white&dpPl=1&dpID=514VugAmA5L&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EY5Q6I6/ref=mp_s_a_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1491063799&sr=8-31&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=grow+light+white&dpPl=1&dpID=41pcm%2BdwN1L&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019HOJM3U/ref=mp_s_a_1_50?ie=UTF8&qid=1491063856&sr=8-50&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=grow+light+white&dpPl=1&dpID=31dUPvp0NrL&ref=plSrch
http://www.neherpetoculture.com/bulbsvivvg
I realize I dont know which light exactly your using. I mixed this thread with another when I replied. I thought you were using a KING 1800 COB.
Is it this one, LINK
I hate asking you to do my homework for me, but do you think you can reccomend to me some grow lamps to have in my tent?
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This is what I ordered
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https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Reflective-Indoor-Hydroponic-Growing/dp/B07HQMX3S1/ref=pd_ybh_a_14?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WRQP0659XB8JMPFFNS5D
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I looked at this,
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https://www.amazon.com/Niello-Spectrum-Dissipation-Hydroponics-Greenhouse/dp/B07H3WPVL6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cob&qid=1561939034&s=gateway&sr=8-1
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and this.
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https://www.amazon.com/Double-Spectrum-Greenhouse-Indoor-Flower/dp/B0185OLBPK/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cr_simh_0_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0185OLBPK&pd_rd_r=08b35f2c-7e42-4923-a741-db427e372e14&pd_rd_w=fg5nM&pd_rd_wg=9sXJL&pf_rd_p=67aa5820-8762-4202-90ba-881bb99c913c&pf_rd_r=P503HNVMP0KBFTX09G19&psc=1&refRID=P503HNVMP0KBFTX09G19
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I would love your reccomendation. I'm growing just a few plants currently. Also, I think my tent is pretty cold. It's at 75F currently, i'd like to bump it up to 82F. Do you have any suggestions?
I used a king LED 1k watt, Really like a 250w wall draw, over 2 cherry death pie in hydro. I yeilded 6oz from a 90$ light, at the time i purchased it. Not the best but not bad. I run a 400 or 600w hid now.
King Plus 1000w LED Grow Light Double Chips Full Spectrum with UV and IR for Greenhouse Indoor Plant Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0185OLBPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3wmFAbEXFP7BT
Sun: Nepenthes generally like bright light without much direct sun. About 50% sun or dappled shade is good. Plant lights often work well if they are broad spectrum and are kept just far enough away to prevent overheating or scorching. Thin, spindly plants or poor coloration are a sign of too weak a light.
Light is a key factor in growing healthy orchids. Direct sunlight may cause plants to burn, and too little light will prevent plants from flowering. An ideal location is behind curtains or window blinds. If you receive your plant by mail, expose it to light gradually in stages over a period of several weeks.
You will want purple grow lights (blue + red spectrum), higher wattage for the nepenthese and lower wattage for the orchids. The wattage depends on how many plants you have and how big the grow tents are. You can find them all over Google and Amazon in different prices/sizes/wattage. For a grow tent, you will probably want a light array similar to this that spreads the light around well inside the tent:
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Spectrum-Greenhouse-Indoor-Flower/dp/B0185OLBPK/ref=sxin_3_osp48-36a8c5f3_cov?adgrpid=61475560212&ascsubtag=36a8c5f3-ad91-4b5b-baf5-381dd8900eb5&creativeASIN=B0185OLBPK&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.36a8c5f3-ad91-4b5b-baf5-381dd8900eb5&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw4iuwa2w5AIVEo7ICh1aRAVsEAAYAiAAEgLChfD_BwE&hvadid=274666766145&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9009930&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=b&hvrand=15593883700157648173&hvtargid=kwd-13364273&hydadcr=10883_9617036&keywords=indoor+grow+lights&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B0185OLBPK&pd_rd_r=03fed2af-5618-40dd-b75b-b1dd98f55272&pd_rd_w=vtrRy&pd_rd_wg=cD7cK&pf_rd_p=f66a2d45-e005-45b0-958c-0ca757b1aa11&pf_rd_r=7PDNM0R6N35YJMSW26YR&qid=1567366046&s=gateway&tag=spyonsite-20
I was thinking about mars led.
I still have a time, I came across that product in good price and probably powerful specification
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Spectrum-Greenhouse-Indoor-Flower/dp/B0185OLBPK
Tent link
Light link
Ventilation link
Ducting link
CO2 bag link
Timers link
Extension cords link
Netting link
And a few other things.
So I checked the "1000W" and it is showing 55.1 at the wall with only the "veg" turned up to 100%. Not sure how it is doing yet because it is the new one in the second tent. The other one I have to move a few things around to get back to the outlet and cannot do that at the moment. I will try to remember to get around to it though.
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Here it the link for the "1000W" on the second tent that I was able to measure.
https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Spectrum-Growing-Basement-Planting/dp/B07N1GV4L6/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=led+grow+light&qid=1562611279&s=gateway&sr=8-14
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Here is the "1200W " right here if you are interested. It has done incredibly well in the Veg state up to this point and has raised my seeds to the lovely plants they are now.
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Spectrum-Greenhouse-Indoor-Flower/dp/B01JLKUA2W/ref=sr_1_1?m=A26I3HLV1WKXWW&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1562611781&s=merchant-items&sr=1-1&th=1
I think this may be one of the "blurple" lights with the blue for veg and red for flowering?
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Still new to all of this and despite the initial planning I still have much to learn.
Which one of these would work for the tent in my OP and 4 plants? Or would I need an HPS?
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Specturm-Greenhouse-Flowering-Growing/dp/B01JLKUA2W/ref=pd_sim_86_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MK1MKFVY1BY0RPG81WB3
https://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Mars600-Spectrum-Certificate-Hydroponic/dp/B00XC3LBIW/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1487102778&sr=1-1&keywords=mars+hydro+600w
>quantum boards
Something like this? King Plus 1200w LED Grow Light Full Spectrum
Trying to decide on a light to buy man
Everyone keeps telling me to avoid Chinese bought LEDS
Considering buying this light if you wouldn’t mind you leave an opinion that would be awesome bro
Thanks if so !
It’s the King plus 1200w
It would be for a closet grow 4-6 plants tops.
King Plus 1200w LED Grow Light Double Chips Full Spectrum with UV and IR for Greenhouse Indoor Plant Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JLKUA2W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3SpMDbTKCXWJQ
I have one that's similar to yours (it's "1200 watt") and one that's "600 watt," running over a 4x4 scrog. I am a beginner grower, and about 2 weeks from harvest on my 2nd indoor grow. Both cycles went well, and produced some really great bud, but I think the lights were the weakest point in my whole setup. Biggest issue I've seen is the power and penetration of the lights.
Also, the two lights that I have perform differently. This one is smaller, but plants seem to like it better. This is the larger one I have(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JLKUA2W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Both are OK, I mean they are cheap so I can't really complain. If I can get a few more grows out of them, I'll be happy.
Also, I augment with 5-6 CFL bulbs to get edges and other shaded areas.
This is the light i was thinking.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JLKUA2W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505408447&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=king+plus+1200w+led+grow+light&dpPl=1&dpID=510u1re22bL&ref=plSrch
Two Blueberry, probably should've gotten a better light for my money but it's working good so far. Thanks again man.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M084LIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5JMSBb41C55FD
VIPARSPECTRA Dimmable Series PAR450 450W LED Grow Light - 3 Dimmers 12-Band Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg/Bloom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M084LIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5JMSBb41C55FD
VIVOSUN Air Filtration Kit: 4 Inch 203 CFM Inline Fan with Speed Controller, 4'' Carbon Filter and 8 Feet of Ducting Combo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFRNPR8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VKMSBbVEBYRWJ
I have a four inch and a 6 inch fan and filter, 4 goes in, 6 goes out.
The rest of it I pretty much wing. My nutes are the fox farm trio.
It'll probably be a Viparspectra
If you mean the one I already ordered: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01M084LIE/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BESTVA DC Series 2000W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Grow Lamp for Greenhouse Hydroponic Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT2SGER/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2Ho1Bb27N14CV
One worked great for veg in my 5x5 but I could tell that I had too much canopy for flowering with just the one. Very happy with the outcome so far that one of these has produced.
Mine have done ok under these - https://www.amazon.com/BESTVA-Spectrum-Greenhouse-Hydroponic-Indoor/dp/B01MT2SGER
https://www.amazon.com/BESTVA-Double-Spectrum-Greenhouse-Hydroponic/dp/B01MT2SGER
It’s this. Draws 390w
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT2SGER
Is this overkill?
Sorry forgot to add those.
Lights: Full Spectrum
Nutes: General Hydroponics Flora Grow, Bloom, Micro Combo Fertilizer set
Grow Tent: Grow Tent 96x96x80
Also using Mother Earth Coco+Perlite
Alright, thank you!
Regarding the second, I got it a few weeks ago, but it had clearly been shedding leaves before I bought it. How do you know it didn't have enough light?
Regarding light, since it appears all of my plants are on the verge from dieing due to lack of sunlight, I apparently need to buy a grow light. Would this work, put over rows of these plants, and how many should be going over head plant and how many hours a day should they be on for?
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-lamp-Aotson-Adjustable-Hydroponics-Greenhouse/dp/B071DBM8N2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509914616&sr=8-1&keywords=led+grow+light+lamp
I'm in NY and today I just noticed that my plants are seeeriously stretching. I rushed and bought this grow light. I think the supplemental artificial light will be enough!
Now I'm going to behead a bunch of my succs and give them to a friend who just started up her garden!
Slow on the game, but here’s an affordable LED system. I’ve used it and it has worked great for my plants. Note that the plants live in a terrarium next to an east-facing window at around 5000 ft elevation, so I do have some natural lighting. But one of my violets has been blooming for nearly a year now after adding the LEDs. The light does not get hot either.
Upgraded Dual-lamp LED Grow Light Aotson 18W Dimmable 2 Levels Plant Grow Lamp Lights Bulbs with Adjustable Flexible 360 Degree Gooseneck for Indoor Plants Hydroponics Greenhouse Gardening https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DBM8N2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_u-jcBb0YSYEHC
I like these the best. There are 3 heads, and you can adjust the brightness. It also has a simple timer (for 4, 8 or 12 hours). My Triostar unfurls 2-3 new leafs every week since I purchased the lights.
I also have these lights. Since I transferred my other plants from the sill to the bookshelf, they do not have any sunlight at all now (the bookshelf is in a dark corner of the room), so I decided to have the imitation of sun for them. I've never have a full-spectrum grow light before, but so far my plants like it.
I also have two of this light. It is probably a previous generation already, since I bought it more a year ago. It doesn't have such bright light, so now I use it for propagation and to supplement the natural light my plants get, sitting 2 feet away from the window.
This is the one I have, you could probably go even more budget than that! I water every couple days (or whenever the plant starts to get a little droopy).
These are the ones in the pic, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073GRNGRM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aeDADbWKEBW3P . I have them on a timer and they have been reliable. I have a mix of light needs in that little corner, but they seem to keep things happy and stable through winter. Light growth, but good color retention until spring gets warm enough for the balcony. I can only recommend them because they work for me, but I can't say I know anything about grow lights.
Would a grow light like this work for growing plants like a bonsai tree?
I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Lovebay-Adjustable-Hydroponics-Greenhouse-Connectable/dp/B073GRNGRM/ref=sr_1_5?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1541112689&sr=8-5&keywords=grow+light+plants
sorry for the late reply - they're these ones
I've been browsing the grow light thread and thinking about getting more succulents before winter, and would like some input on which setup seems better or if you would recommend something else entirely. This adjustable growlight which has a gooseneck and clip (also comes with option for timer) or this bulb and this clamp light? I currently don't have many succulents at all (which obviously can change) so I don't need the light to cover a huge area. Should I set up a specific area to do this with shelving etc (please recommend if so) or is on top of a cedar chest on trays fine?
I'm pretty new to this and appreciate any advice I can get here.
I have a couple of these zip tied to my metal plant rack, my succs LOVE them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076B1W99T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_K3FMBbYC0WB81
It's just a generic 75 gal, I was using a Nicrew led with grow light led panels (https://www.amazon.com) but all it did was grow algae, 8 hours per day.
I think possibly the SBreef, though would it be better to get 1-2 sets of basic plant models, of the larger models.
I use a mix of aquasoil and fert tabs, and have a 20 lb CO2 canister / victor CO2 regulator.
Okay thanks. I was going to wrap the jars in foil with the reflective side out and place fish stones on top of the rock wool to prevent light from touching the roots. I think I'll look into UV light growing with soil and pot set ups. I can assume the plants you did not list work with the mason jar set up?
Also, this worked well in some guys video and are the perfect size for the shelf I am using.
When you mix red, blue, and green light, you end up with white. Plants absorb red and blue, and reject/reflect green (hence there color). Blue light is necessary for chlorophyll production, red light is used in photosynthesis. Plants only utilize certain colors, and white light would have a lot of extra colors in it that will go to waste, and less of what the plants actually want. Check out this Wikipedia photo (also shows why fluorescent lights suck). This is the grow light that I personally have used with great results (NOT an affiliate link), it provides plenty of light output and I have it around 12-14" above my plants, no issues with legginess. There's many styles of LED Grow lights available, such as these tubes at the home depot. If you hunt around on Amazon, 4.5 star rated grow lights can be found for under $10, I can't imagine high output tubes being cheaper than that. Lumen ratings usually aren't provided with colored lights. I've been able to fit a 10x20 tray under my grow light without issue, my grow light was 20w. I understand your budged constraints, in lieu of shelves and aquariums i use a cheapo plastic ice chest.
Any thoughts on this guy? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FN3X6H7/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
Torn between
https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Growing-Flowering/dp/B077P386Y1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=vivosun+600w+led+grow+light+full+spectrum&qid=1565408714&s=gateway&smid=A2PQGFJXAT8J9K&sprefix=vivosun+600w&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVVNJM0czVVpUSFRCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjc1MDk3MkVIQ1JVN01SMk9MMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODMyNjUzMTlHRzlJWFkzWFBaMiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Or if you can maybe lead me towards a few plug n play options!
I have been crazy happy with Vivosun, https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Growing-Flowering/dp/B077P386Y1
or https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Growing-Flowering/dp/B077P386Y1/for US amazon
Here..
VIVOSUN 600W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Hydroponic Indoor Plants Growing Veg and Flowering https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B077P386Y1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_btT3CbMAEMBN1
currently using a 300W LED light from VIVOSUN and its been doing great for my 2 pepper plants 2 cannabis plants and a tomato/dill plant i have going,
but im looking into investing into another LED light, this time a 600W to add to my 4x4 tent.
Looking at a few options but im not sure if they're good or not.
vivosun 600w vivosun is reliable and great but its cost is 120$
This no name brand named wakyme is only 60$ and has a dual switch and comes with a few things, but i've never seen any on this subreddit and the reviews seem alright but im not sure.
and lastly this one, phlizon tons of reviews, seems like an older model but also comes with goodies and is only 80$ with a dual switch.
should i go with ol reliable and spend almost double without a dual switch and no goodies with it, or do some of you use these brands and know they are reliable and great to sustain my 4x4 tent with my already 300W led light which is doing great.
Your spider plant should be able to adjust quite well. They do just fine in low light.
In terms of growlights, check out this post comparing different types of growlights. The guide is aimed more at succulents but anything that works for a succulent is going to be good enough for pretty much any other plant.
Also, depending what your budget is like, Gardener's Supply has a great selection of pre-made growlight systems that work very well but they are a bit on the pricier side.
Edit: Forgot to add something. If you're talking about one of these flexible neck grow lights, I actually have one for my succulents. It has worked ok for me but in terms of succulents you have to have the lights super close to the plants (I have mine maybe half an inch above them) and I'm also pairing that with a lot of bright southern light. I definitely would not recommend them if they're going to be your main source of light.
Thanks! I own this light, do you think it will do the trick?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078SRT9CY?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
Any one with experience with grow lights. With this led light.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078SRT9CY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1520898443&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=led+grow+lights&dpPl=1&dpID=41884PSlm%2BL&ref=plSrch
How do I figure how many plants I can have under it? Also it's says 18 w but is that 18w each or 18w per head?
Bought this grow light https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078SRT9CY
How close to the succulents should I keep the light sticks?
Im def leaning more towards white lights than purple now.. how about this one? Looks pretty good to me https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XHHVKZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vrEwDb8MXDK3N)
That light you posted has a ton of red in it and isn't ideal for veg you need something with 3,500-4,000K full spectrum diodes.
This would be a lot better.
https://www.amazon.com/YGROW-Spectrum-Reflector-Lights-Heatproof/dp/B078XHHVKZ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ygrow&qid=1558981108&s=gateway&sr=8-3
The soil is FoxFarm Ocean Forest.
I've been feeding them general organics lineup for every week. Once a week.
One light is advertised at "600w" but surely it's not able to live up to that for only $90 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XHHVKZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TF1zCbVM5FMQZ
I'm using that one for the Ak-49 auto and Peppermint Kush.
The viparspectra is being used for the Blue DREAM'MATIC and the Super Lemon Haze https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076JBY3J8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kJ1zCb1C0NW20
I have the light for the Blue DREAM'MATIC & SLH about 6-8 inches away and it's not burning the plants. The other one is bright so it sits about 10-12 inches away. Once they start flowering, I'll move them up more.
ygrow
Maybe not quite what you are looking for, but I wanted to expand my MiracleGro Aerogarden, so I specced out what it would take to build my own, and its fairly cheap. The only functionality I lose is the auto turn on/off light. I was growing Thai Basil, Italian Basil, Dill, Thyme, Parsley. Best part is it grows indoors, year round.
I add water every 3-4 days, and nutrient every 2 weeks.
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-LED grow lights ($18 each, sounds like you could do multiples) https://www.amazon.com/Lights-Spectrum-Indoor-Succulents-Seedling/dp/B07FKF6BT4/ref=asc_df_B07FKF6BT4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242081228138&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1028671129085287759&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031597&hvtargid=pla-485731254470&psc=1
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-Plastic tub with lid (I assume you could get these cheaply, Amazon/HomeDepot/Restaurant Supply)
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-Power Drill/Hole Drill (Free if you already own this)
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-Water Pump $11, need only as many as tubs ( https://www.amazon.com/Anself-Ultra-quiet-DC12V-Micro-Brushless/dp/B00OIHLUFA/ref=asc_df_B00OIHLUFA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198097979185&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5805437707669657479&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031597&hvtargid=pla-348418857246&psc=1 )
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-Pods $12 per 6/however many you want. https://www.aerogarden.com/index.php/grow-anything-seed-pod-kit-6-pod.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw36DpBRAYEiwAmVVDMGvsWciJlyfUd5gkz4KmuOyk6mtABciZ4Wp5ZJZw1KrjE9BN_L0qZBoCWm0QAvD_BwE
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-Seeds - However you can get them.
https://www.amazon.com/Lights-Spectrum-Indoor-Succulents-Seedling/dp/B07FKF6BT4/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1550184170&sr=1-4&keywords=led+grow+light
LED Grow Lights, Full Spectrum Panel Grow Lamp with IR & UV LED Plant Lights for Indoor Plants,Micro Greens,Clones,Succulents,Seedlings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FKF6BT4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_.4KNDbARTDY00
I'm using these, I have four set up. I've grow lophophora under it from seed.
I believe it is similar to this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FKF6BT4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_E44VDbR9Z4VS4
Thanks for the detailed response! So if my understanding is correct if I went with potting soil in a small pot would I use the hydroponic nutrients instead of water when "watering" or use both? Would that then replace the need for fertilizer as well? As for lighting would a cheap grow light like this work? After a fair amount of research I am still unsure about what would be a good grow light for the plant on a budget.
I have it on a lamp timer, it comes on at 6am and turns off at 10pm.
This is the light - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FKF6BT4
Its a little flimsy, but it seems to work well enough.
We haven't found ones we particularly like at our house since we're always switching up our ~grand vision~ for our plants, lol. This one was the darling of r/houseplants for a while. Definitely search here, r/houseplants, r/succulents, or even r/plants for more suggestions. Threads about them pop up all the time.
Sure! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLJFWNY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z8ArDbSVTE5QE Some of the reviews say the lights die pretty fast like within a few months so take caution. I have only had these lights for a little less than two weeks. Its not a very strong light so with succulents and other sun loving plants I keep the light about 2 inches away.
Got the grow light from Amazon.
Has good reviews on Amazon! 😁💡
Winjoy Grow Light, 30W LED Grow Lamp Bulbs Plant Lights Full Spectrum, Auto ON & Off with 3/6/12H Timer 5 Dimmable Levels Clip-On Desk Grow Lamp, Triple Head Adjustable Gooseneck for Indoor Plants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLJFWNY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.IjJDbMN230GV
I'm definitely going to give that greenhouse a shot and put it on my heat pad. So one more question if you don't mind... Would a grow-light like this one work for a greenhouse this size or would I need something bigger?
https://www.amazon.com/Ankace-Spectrum-Gooseneck-Lights-Replaceable/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=grow+light+ankace+60w+full+spectrum&qid=1566972281&s=gateway&sprefix=growlight+ankace+&sr=8-3
This is the light. I will maybe move both heads to aim at my plants and see if that improves color. I’m glad with just one they haven’t stretched. I will definitely move it closer and have it on longer from now on though, thank you
They definitely sell these but in white on amazon. Here's just one example! https://www.amazon.com/Ankace-Spectrum-Gooseneck-Lights-Replaceable/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=full+spectrum+grow+light&qid=1568249625&sr=8-6 I have never used them - am currently in the process of shopping for mine - so I can't speak to their efficacy
I bought it on amazon- It’s low wattage but seems to be making a big difference so far. Here’s the link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Hm0SCbP1J3EE8.
Yeah, small scale like that, put $15-20 into something like this, or a simple desk/clip lamp with cfl would work.
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Dimmable-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck/dp/B07PXP7DW5
Will do the job for starting seedlings for an outdoor grow, make sure to slowly harden them to sunlight during transition.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PXP7DW5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tEEmDbE2B32F4
like what brand? I got this one!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PXP7DW5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Amazon has cheap growlights that clip on to a surface and can cover about 1mx1m area. I recommend https://www.amazon.com/Light-Lights-Indoor-Plants-Spectrum/dp/B07PYFTHMW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=grow+light&qid=1567350611&s=gateway&sprefix=grow+li&sr=8-3
Or
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Dimmable-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck/dp/B07PXP7DW5/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=grow+light&qid=1567350611&s=gateway&sprefix=grow+li&sr=8-5
My balcony is facing southeast. And shaded by buildings.
These is the grow light I am now using:
LED Grow Light for Indoor Plant,Elaine 30W LED Auto ON/Off Timer Full Spectrum Plant Lights 3/6/12H Timing 5 Dimmable Levels for House Garden Hydropon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNHTZ9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_2GBmTUp35ET3X
Bsically I want them to have lots of pups and swords. Overall healthy sansevierias.
I have this one
and this one.
i just received this one a few days ago. so im not sure how well it's working yet. but i do enjoy the large clip, long lights and all of the functions (ie like automatic 6 dimmer options, 3,6,12 hr timer, and being able to turn on one two or three lights). so far it is very worth the money!
That 1500W would grow indoor fruit and veg. It doesn't really draw 1500W rather it is an equivalent to I believe HPS. I would go for a 3500K-4000K rather than the blurple. Depending on how much you want to spend, check out this : Spider Farm LED
Roughly $600, here's my shopping list.
$69.00 Cabinet - https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/stuva-frame-white-00329974/
$40.00 Doors - https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/fritids-door-white-00409070/
$19.99 Power Strip with Digital Timer, Surge Protector - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D3G6BFQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$7.99 Mylar - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8PAAJW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$149.99 100w LED - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TS82HWB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$59.99 80w LED strips - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VD1884R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$43.54 Humidifier - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HMW93B1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$119.97 Exhaust Fans - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B4366YL/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$29.98 Circulator Fans - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SZ6S3NR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$8.32 Charcoal - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VPPC110/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$40-ish Hardware: 8/32x3" screws, nuts, foam sealer, etc.
I'm def happy with how it turned out. My second build and my favorite part is the ability to reverse the fans. Could turn them all into charcoal filters if the smell becomes an issue. So far, just one set of fans with activated charcoal is doing it. If i were to do it over, I'd probably skip the sidelights. It's a little overkill - there's 150w pulling in 2.5 sq ft right now
Haha sounds it for sure! How do these look to you? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TVD1Y3K/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_iIrJDbG5ZHP2S
What do you think of the Spiderfarmer lights on amazon? They boast tons of those diodes, a reputable driver, from what i've heard (meanwell) and are pretty damn well priced. Also I like the full, white spectrum for a lot of reasons.
No fans only heatsinks, and they're pretty light. It's dimmable, but it's kind of a pain in the ass as it's not easily accessible and is operated by a screw. If they made a real, readable dimmer knob, that would be a huge upgrade.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TVD1Y3K/ref=twister_B07WG8HCTF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
200w actual draw, full spectrum, QB. This is the light I bought in case you wanted to look at it
This Spider Farmer SF2000 Quantum Board uses the same LM301B chips as HLG and others, but comes already pre-assembled for a good price and has good reviews. $300 for a 200+W QB is a pretty good deal and should be enough to veg your full 3x3 and would mostly cover it for flowering. Adding another smaller light later on would fill it out for flowering.
The Marshydro SP150 is another option. They use Epistar diodes instead of the absolute best LM301Bs but they have an awesome heatsink are IP65 waterproof, and are close in efficiency (The PPFD with the included spec sheet states 2.57μmol/J as opposed to the 2.7 in the LM301B boards.) I have one and it works great in my little 18"x30" tent (along with the SP250 in my 2'x4' tent). Two of these SP150 would provide perfect coverage for your 3"x3" tent at 300W.
4-5 inch, my friend. Tomorrow my red/blue LED light gonna come in the mail and I'm gonna transition over to that light temporary until I set up my grow tent.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PBCG8X0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Dude, don't get the light with the ballast. It'll be hot and difficult to manage temperature, etc. You should use LEDs. Try ones like this one:
King Plus 1000w Double Chips LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Greenhouse and Indoor Plant Flowering Growing (10w Leds) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0185OLBPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xqPizb00PCJG9
This light is stronger, quieter, and cooler to operate. Your plants and electricity bill will thank you. It's also cheaper than the light with the ballast! Buy yourself an ice cream cone or something with the money you save. It's a good idea to get a 6 inch fan and carbon filters as well. Good luck!
check this l.e.d. setup. they work great, last forever, are efficient and cheap
https://www.amazon.com/ACKE-Hydroponic-Aluminum-Greenhouse-Vegetative/dp/B076B1W99T/ref=gp_aw_ybh_a_14?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2EE85RD7Q662E3QGT80X