What is Reddit's opinion of GE Grow Light for Plants, LED Flood Light Bulb For Seeds and Greens, Balanced Light Spectrum, High Output PPF 50 Micromoles Per Second (1 Pack)?

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This sick build deserves a better light. Not only are those 120v blurples dangerous AF but they are nowhere near their rated.

Here is a simple, proven 120v light that you can upgrade to that will absolutely not disappoint.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/

You can just run the balanced one the whole cycle or get fancy and swap the bulb to the red-shift one once you start to flower.

Horticulture student here. Have you ever owned or cared for a bonsai tree before? They are not like normal houseplants.

Have you ever taken care of a houseplant before? If so, is it easy for you to keep them alive, or do you usually kill them? If you struggle to keep regular houseplants alive, I would think twice about getting a bonsai just yet.

Bonsai are more challenging because they have had both their top growth and their roots pruned at regular intervals to keep the entire plant small. This allows it to grow in a very small pot, which is neat, but also means that it requires a specific type of potting soil and much, much more attention paid to correct watering and fertilization.

Moreover, if you want to keep your bonsai small and healthy long term, you will need to learn how to do this root and top pruning yourself. It needs to be done at certain points in the tree's growth cycle, and doing it at the wrong time can severely stress your tree.

Also, many types of bonsai are not fit to keep indoors year-round. They need a winter dormant period, which requires both the cold and the decreasing day length to trigger, which means they need to spend a good chunk of their life outdoors. However, you can't leave potted plants outside over the winter in our climate without killing their roots unless you insulate (and provide a source of heat for) the pot.

Some bonsai are tropical plants that ARE fit to keep inside year round, but will almost certainly need a lot of light - a south-facing window, right on the windowsill. If you can't provide that, you will need to get a grow light, and even the cheapest of the actually useful ones are still like $25.

TL;DR - If you just want a pretty plant to enjoy for a while before it croaks, buy that bonsai and enjoy it! No shame in that! If you want to keep it alive long term, research bonsai before you buy.

GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 32-Watt, Balanced Lighting for Seeds and Greens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_472FD5CFGXC3T49GQB5R

I use 3 of the balanced spectrum ones for one of my walls, my orchids still flower with it so I don’t think the flowering one is necessary

I also have a spider farmer led panel for a different wall that works very well also

I highly recommend the GE PAR38 grow light bulbs!! I can attest that they work and they work better than any of the clip on lights. I currently have two in my lil corner because my room only has a north facing window with a huge tree outside lol.

If I was doing a nano grow and was forced to using sockets I'd just get the GE PAR38 32 TRUE watts of power and in the right spectrum. A proven light by the community as well as top-recommend in the community lighting guide and by everyone who's ever used one. Also you don't have to pop a diffuser off and electrocute yourself.

It's probably not strong enough. A lot of grow lights are crap. The ge par38 has been working really well for my succulents https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ge+par38&qid=1604841991&sr=8-3

I’ve been growing these bad boys for about 14 months, Novos. The tallest one is about 12” tall, kinda spindly. I took djinnerator’s advice and switched two of their soils to 70% lava rock and 30% acid lover’s soil mix. I spray them with Aquafina about 3 times a day. Water once a week usually also with Aquafina (my tap water is around 400ppm disolved solids). Haven’t tried feeding too much, just did some very dilute 9-3-6 today. Have some fish emulsion but haven’t tried it for awhile. I put them under an LED grow light by GE and they seem to like it better than the Philips LED I started with.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NNT3G7J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I am using the balanced spectrum. Would the flowering spectrum be better? If not, would 2 of them be better than 1?

Any other tips or advice?

Thanks in advance!

main thing i would say is the timing of watering and the way you pot up. i like to use a small of a pot as possible each time, never giving it too much unrooted space. when first planting, using plain distilled water in a VERY small area where you KNOW the roots lie, and letting it drink all of it before watering again but never to the point where it wilts. gradually increase the amount of water you give it. try to imagine teasing the roots down into the soil. when it comes time for a new pot, i really do let it become rootbound, and the new pot is only big enough to add a small extra wall of soil, never more than it can handle rooting. i swear this whole dynamic is crucial.

after a few weeks of that i start to introduce nutrients into the distilled water, pH at around 6. generally somewhat low doses of cannabis growing nutrients, like cal-mag or a 2 part base. just something to give the distilled water a little reinforcement. i use humboldts secret base a+b. once you can tell the nutrients are not harming it you can use them just about every time, and that’s probably what made mine huge, along with 18 hours of light. these GE bulbs at a couple feet distance gave me the best results.

GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 32-Watt, Balanced Lighting for Seeds and Greens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1R62Z4QV12BM8BYZNZ3N

It’s a single bulb I purchased on Amazon

GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 32-Watt, Balanced Lighting for Seeds and Greens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PSCJS2RDWQW10J6BEQNF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

And then I just bought a pendant lamp fixture with cord and hung the light on the fixture from a hook. I can raise it or lower it as needed. This is perfect for my dresser top growing in my bedroom but if you have a larger surface area you will need more bulbs.

For keeping the big guys alive, I just bought a 32 watt LED grow bulb(super bright) and found a nice looking 5ft tall lamp stand that would fit the bulb. For the babies, I have a couple T5s from the propagation kits I bought.

Here is the link to the GE Bulb. In another comment, I linked the propagation kit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_3F0DDWD4SPSRS08WFRR3

I bought a $25 lightbulb on Amazon that has been game changing for my plants. Only downside is that the lightbulb is VERY heavy so it won’t work on all lamps 😂

Edit: GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 32-Watt, Balanced Lighting for Seeds and Greens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_T9D1XNXV4363B408QQFA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Yes! They are. It’s the PAR38. Very sturdy and high light output at 50mmol PPF. Emits some heat but not excessive. My plants all thrive with their lights.

GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I replaced the other cheaper GE light bulb with lower output. You practically have to place it 6” away and this one minimum distance is 24”.

This bulb is working great for my seedlings:

GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 32-Watt, Balanced Lighting for Seeds and Greens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_8ZP5Fb7MD7P50?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I have two now, plus two T5 HO 2ft 4 bulb units over a 3x6ft table. The GE bulbs are powerful and I’ve had to lift them higher a couple times to avoid burning.

Huh, this is tough one. And it depends on many, many factors. Maybe something like this would work best. It's just one bulb though. Make sure that the light is placed above plants on 10cm distance.

I'm using 2 of these:

GE High Lights

[GE Grow Light for Plants, LED Flood Light Bulb For Seeds and Greens, Balanced Light Spectrum, High Output PPF 50 Micromoles Per Second]

I have the plants on the ledge and the lights are hung a little above the top of the window. I bought cheap plugs and have them hung using hooks in the ceiling if that makes sense. The bulbs are huge so free hang is the best option.

GE LED grow light! My plants love it. It's a lil pinkish hue so if thats a turn-off, you go with soltec light. Both are great, soltec is more expensive, $75ish, and more "white light". The GE one is around $20-$30. I got 1 at Lowes a couple weeks ago for $20 bc it was on sale.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3069ULMHUXFIM&keywords=ge+led+grow+light&qid=1668463376&sprefix=ge+led+gro%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-3

I have this Grow light and I put it inside a standard hanging pendant shade. It looks totally normal as long as the pendant is large enough to hide the bulb. It has been strong enough to keep my fiddle leaf fig happy and pushing out new leaves.

I've bought and measured a bunch with an Apogee PAR meter and- for full spectrum (I don't want it to look like I'm growing weed), these are GREAT and aren't expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=29FD6YAQD3QPT&keywords=grow%2Blight%2Bled%2Bbulb%2Bbalanced%2Bspectrum&qid=1663513316&sprefix=grow%2Blight%2Bled%2Bbulb%2Bbalanced%2Bspectr...

That’s the bulb that I use, i just found a hanging light bulb socket and hung it from the ceiling using a bracket but you could just find a flexible standing lamp. I’ve had cactuses, ficus bonsai, and all sorts of houseplants and they’re all really healthy. You could attach a couple LED grow strips underneath the top platform to give the bottom plants some light too

A hodgepodge, really. I think overall these are my favorite for around the house. It's what you see in that clamp fixture. They screw into normal fixtures, and don't have a red/pink/purple tint. They are pretty heavy and large, though, so will tip over gooseneck lamps, and don't work with small lamp shades. They are strong enough to keep color on succulents (at close range), and have a pretty decent range before the light defuses to uselessness. The price has gone up, though...

GE Grow LED Light Bulb, For Seeds... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I use this one. It is very powerful and my plants love it.

Downsides:

• the bulb gets hot

• it is very large and heavy so not all adjustable angle fixtures can support it

• it can burn your plants if it is too close to them

I use GE Grow lights. The light nice and bright and I have several maid of Orleans jasmine plants growing underneath them. The light is a warm light but not too warm. The down sides are, the bulb is heavy and wide so make sure you have a light fixture that can handle it. Also, for one bulb, it is pretty expensive. Here is the link The one for seeds and greens is the one I use since its a full spectrum light.

I've spent a wad of cash on various lights over the years- do yourself a favor and grab a few of these.

They measure about 800 PAR (photons at the right wavlengths) at 1 foot and are easily the best light I've found per dollar. They also are whiteish so no one thinks you're growing illegal things- which can be important- you don't want any brea-kins.

Since they have a regular screw-in bulb interface, you can buy any stand or clamp on light fixture that works for you.

It's in a northwest window but that hardly matters as there's only about a 2 hour time window when direct sunlight actually gets in there due to the neighbor's trees.

I have one of the below linked lights hanging directly above it and controlled by my home automation system to match the sunrise/sunset pattern with an additional 2 hours of light.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NNT3G7J

Try something like these. They fit in any normal lamp (make sure it's a lamp that you can point at your plants), they are a normal white light instead if that ugly purple you sometimes see, and best if all they are actually powerful enough to grow plants, unlike the clip-on lights you might see recommended.

I’m just buying my first grow light after moving into a less bright flat. I’m settled on this one if I can find it off amazon. Does anyone have an experience with this type?

You could probably get by with something like a GE 32 watt LED bulb. It puts out white light. Would need to raise / lower it as needed.

GE Grow LED Light Bulb, For Seeds and Greens, Balanced Light Spectrum, Medium Base, PAR38 Bulb Shape (Pack of 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_73EE7CAJJ533HTE6CZ7Z

Grow lights are very affordable these days and pothos especially don't need a very strong one. There are even bulbs that you can pop right into a desk lamp (this one is a bit strong though so slowly acclimate it if you choose this!)

It will do very little.

For example, this bulb, which is probably about the highest-powered grow light you will be able to find that fits in a normal light socket, will only provide about a fifth of the light a shade-loving houseplant needs each day, if you leave it on 24/7.

If you put those bulbs in all 3(?) sockets, it might be a bit better, but probably not (since they all point different directions - not enough overlap in the illuminated areas).

Distance matters, a lot, for the efficacy of grow lights. Trying to light even shade-loving houseplants from 6 feet away would take something closer to a high-powered light designed for cannabis - and then you would not want to be hanging out in that spot while it's on.

You probably need a grow light in that situation. Where they are now is.. not going to be good for them. This is a good choice - and it fits in any normal lamp.

If your heart is set on a large plant in front of that window, you could add a grow light maybe? A bulb like this one fits in any normal lamp and would provide enough light that any of the recommendations people are making here might actually work.

It's pretty bright though.

For sure, I'd get a terracotta a little larger than the size of the root ball. Grab some succulent soil and perlite and mix it about 50/50, toss that bad boy in there, and slowly acclimate it to more light. A grow light might not be a bad option if you don't have more natural light to give it, you can get a nice pretty powerful GE bulb for about $30 on Amazon and put it in a regular desk lamp.

I grew this from a sad looking little costa farms basket that I found in Home Depot almost exactly two years ago. It’s in a huge terra cotta pot, like 3+ gallons. I literally cannot get to or even see the soil anymore because their are so many layers of vines stacked and tangled over it.

It sits by a north west facing window (northern hemisphere) and has its own grow light directly above it (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/) that I have automated to come on 30 minutes before sunrise and go off 2 hours after sunset.

This is the grow light I use.

A grow light! https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=pd_aw_sbs_2/145-8394357-3348331?pd_rd_w=xQeI5&pf_rd_p=ced68ad8-bc34-4785-bbee-0583081705be&pf_rd_r=MZ1CKE2E26JS745ZGEXS&pd_rd_r=27412b18-7dd4-49ae-a872-124...

I’ve seen people with Thais and albos on here suggest this one.

Is it this ge bulb: GE Lighting Grow Light PAR38 Light Bulb, Full Spectrum, 32-Watts, 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_ENTEF8FBTVM5DKKBPFH8

I have this one and it took quite a bit of trial and error to figure it out. It's way too bright for houseplants to keep at the recommended distance on the box.

They work great once you get it figured out though

My Alaskan basement full of happy cacti and succulents would like to have a word with you. Cacti do just fine inside with proper light. Obviously, these guys aren't getting enough, but now OP knows and can easily add supplemental lighting. It doesn't even have to be a big ugly fixture, either. There are plenty of grow bulbs that screw into normal light fixtures. GE makes my favorite

Thank you, I'm in Atlanta and it's actually pretty cold rn. I guess lidls is selling these as a novelty but I want to keep it as a long-term plant!

I have this bulb GE Lighting Grow Light PAR38 Light Bulb, Full Spectrum, 32-Watts, 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_MVMH5TF3EN680GEVW1ST?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

The sunlight in my house right now is kind of crappy but I can definitely transfer it outside in the spring.

Hi everyone. I think a lot of people get caught up on the type of soil, water, fertilizer, etc. to use on their Monstera. From June until now, this is what I have done resulting in its current health and growth using very amateur techniques I'd say 

Soil: is just basic Miracle-Gro potting mix. I have a bottom layer of rocks as well 

Light: is from a grow light I have on about 8 hours at a time and has resulted in the 3 largest and most recent leaves. I live in the Midwest in the US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_rDaBjv7VFmH9x

Water: I just use water from the kitchen faucet and just wait until soil is dry up to my second knuckle. I haven't had any issues from doing this. 

Fertilizer: during the summer just used some Miracle-Gro liquid fertilizer and followed the directions on use 

If you have any questions just ask!

GE Lighting Grow Light PAR38 Light Bulb, Full Spectrum, 32-Watts, 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_7B40MGDNPS819ZZE4C14

These are strong as hell. Give it a try, it's literally caused burnt leaves on my pothos when I had it too close lol

I actually bought one of those recently, this one to be exact. How far away is your bulb from your plant? I've been hesitant to use it because I don't want to hurt it.

I use the GE balanced spectrum grow light on my FLF and as long as it’s not too close it’s been doing great all year.

GE Lighting Grow Light PAR38 Light Bulb, Full Spectrum, 32-Watts, 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MBBMETGTHY4HAZ41BX2R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

How do I know if it’s too close? If my hand gets warm at the distance between light and leaves, that’s too close.

I bought a GE grow light for a corner far from a window and I absolutely love it. It covers a pretty good area and it fits in a regular lamp so I can just have it as part of my decor

GE Lighting 93101232 LED Grow Light, 1 Count (Pack of 1), Balanced Spectrum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_B8N551Z3QPQB43WW2ATM

Honestly, I’d just get the seeds & greens bulb and not bother with the fruits & flowers, I bought one of those too but it keeps stressing my plants

I'm using a GE Par38 Bulb for the past 18 months. I like the growth, but I'm not sure I'm getting the right color on my plants. But I'm not sure if I'm trying to improve something that's good enough already.

Don’t buy any random grow light bulb. Make sure it states the strength. Everything else is garbage and won’t give off enough light to make your plants thrive. Also keep in mind the light has to point directly at the plant and typically be 1-2 feet away MAX to provide any benefit. Good option: https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ge+grow+bulb&qid=1621641347&sprefix=ge+grow+bu&sr=8-3

This is what I use and they work great, inexpensive and produce and natural, albeit bright, looking light.

So I’ve only been using two 100w LED bulbs (https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J ) about 3’ above the potted plants and a silly 4 strip burlple led around the base. Was debating on upgrading to a panel but thought it’d be silly since I’m not using a reflective tent and it’s my first grow.
The whole setup is with two floor lamps and a tv stand..ha

I have been extremely impressed with these! You can put them in a lamp and sit on your desk but make sure the opening on the lamp is large enough for the bulb. GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 32-Watt, Balanced Lighting for Seeds and Greens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7BFZC6HEPDT996HW7R70?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I've been using a GE Grow Light and it's been working well. I have it in a a very very dark corner. It's hung with a pendent light.

It is a very powerful light and will burn if too close though

It’s already etiolated. Could try a grow light but it’s gotta be super intense for anything bigger than a seedling. My bigger seedlings seem to like this GE bulb. I’ve actually had to increase the distance a couple times bc it’s pretty intense.

A plain white LED around 25-30 W (actual draw, not equivalent to incandescent) should be pretty cheap and should produce enough light for around a 1x1' growing area. You'd want to position it around 8-12" above your growing tray. That should also keep your tray pretty warm. Pretty much any temperature above 20 and below 35 C should be fine.

Something like this should do: https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J

Huh, didn't know there was any other light company called GE other than THE GE (General Electric). and it has the same bulb name too boot. This is the one I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ge+par38&qid=1602275956&sr=8-3

Look around ebay and you might snag a used/never-used for 50% or more off. I got mine for $16.

Here’s the light I use: https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J?pd_rd_w=lH1eH&pf_rd_p=b730f267-7c8e-4667-8b27-a69aeb2f7d64&pf_rd_r=YPXQP0ZR342V6G693GGF&pd_rd_r=3858d403-cbf2-4f46-934c-609495e6d427&pd_rd_wg=xhJvS&pd_...

I have it hanging about 3-4 ft above the plants.

I bought a GE LED PAR-38 balanced-spectrum (greens and seeds) white grow light from Amazon, and it's been fantastic. It's not the horrible retina-melting pink of grow bulbs past, rather it just seems like any other household light (I mean, other than the fact that it's HUGE. Like HUGE huge, not just lol hyperbole huge). It's energy-efficient as hell, too. I hooked it up to a pendant plug, and then clamped that sucker to a heavy, out-of-commission antique floor lamp base/pole/doohickey. I can point it wherever needed, and my plants have been living for it - literally.

The bulb uses just 32 watts and doesn't put out a lot of heat, which I like a lot. I paid $13.24 for it in May, but currently it looks like it might be out of stock directly from Amazon, though, at the moment. Their info: "GE Grow Light LED with Balanced Light Spectrum for Seeds and Greens is designed to fit your plant's growth stage. GE's Grow Light uses a balanced spectrum with a red: blue ratio inspired by best practices of professional growers. The balanced spectrum allows not only chlorophyll but also other plant pigments to optimize their light harvesting. Compared to typical purple grow lights, the light features high PPF or Photosynthetic Photon Flux to provide more light for photosynthesis and growth. The white light appears more natural to the human eye"

Here's the link: GE Lighting PAR38 Full Spectrum LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants

I purchased 2 of these "GE Lighting PAR38 Full Spectrum LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants - 32W" grow bulbs. One is lighting the garden, and I'm showing the other bulb.

I've only had it for 4 days, so I cannot report on it's longevity (if anyone has any experience here please chime in), but I'm impressed so far. It seems well built, and VERY bright.

Plenty enough for a small garden in the corner.

The bulb itself runs fairly cool (for a light bulb).. the sides and the fins stay cool enough that you wont burn yourself if you brush up against them, but the lens is hot enough to start fires, so make sure you have a sturdy place to hang this, since it has a ceramic heat sink it is fairly heavy (~0.5lb). It is recommend that you hang it vertically in a non enclosed fixture for proper cooling.

The bottom mark on the tape measure is even with the seedling level at 2ft (24 inches) the top mark is at light level.

Like I said in the video, I think this light has the power to cover about 16 x 16 in square in "sunshine power" light. The bulb has a 3 yr warranty, and is UL listed.

amazon link (I bought this with my own money, and I'm not being paid.)

I really like the GE full spectrum bulbs. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QQGNA3Z4CPGSESJQF6Y3

The only downside is you have to make sure your lamp has a big enough shade for the bulb, but most of mine were.

Floor lamp is from article paired with a GE grow bulb

Hey guys, sorry for the late reply! Floor lamp is from article paired with a GE grow bulb

Floor lamp is from article paired with a GE grow bulb

I'm using GE PAR38 LED grow lights - Amazon link here. And I just have them in generic aluminum reflectors

[These lights are awesome](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NNT3G7J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) - they're just like any other bulb, are white lights, and work really well.

It’s doing great! I now have a ton of the bulbs in use because my plants love them. I have them paired with Kasa smart outlets. Here’s the Amazon link for the GE bulbs i use:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It’s a GE PAR38

I think they’re fairly popular and easy to find. I got mine on Amazon for under $30.

I'm a big fan of the GE LED Grow bulbs. Good heatsink on it for long life, and the light output is pretty good looking.

https://amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=sr_1_5?crid=PEH198NCOVY9&keywords=ge+par38&qid=1656491069&sprefix=%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-5

this is all you'll need my friend. The "seeds and greens" version 32watt one. I use 3 of them for mine during fall winter cause mine is huge but 1 will be fine if you position the light correctly. They are the best bang for your buck grow lights I've tried so far and I've tried at least 10 different ones.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=sr\_1\_5?crid=2BGVC5GT93YC3&keywords=ge+par38&qid=1656490522&sprefix=ge+par38%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-5

I use 2 of these: GE Grow LED Light Bulb, For Seeds and Greens, Balanced Light Spectrum, Medium Base, PAR38 Bulb Shape (Pack of 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_4BXPC9TFJF4YZNAXZQ1C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Need more light but look good so far. Look into GE PAR 38 Grow light bulb for a cheap but decent light.

I was actually eyeing GE growlights because they came out best in reviews. I moved and was worried my plants wouldn’t have enough light, but they’re doing fine.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_W50NKJYF6EGY4VXR4YW5

GE Grow LED Light Bulb, For Seeds and Greens, Balanced Light Spectrum, Medium Base, PAR38 Bulb Shape (Pack of 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TX7HSJQS9MKA5W468SAK

Give it plenty of light. That seems to be the deciding factor for all my hoyas regardless of what they're growing in. I have one of these lights directly above mine: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NNT3G7J

If you care about aesthetics and aren't trying to look like a grow room, a normal screw in bulb is the way to go. I did a good amount of research and this is the one to buy, hands down

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GE Par38 Grow LED https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J

Make sure you use the Par38 one and not not Br30 one. The Br30 is not as strong but is cheaper and can be found in some stores. The Par38 bulb is like a mini sun :)

Maybe, but I honestly don't think it's necessary. I have these for my garage setup.

GE Grow LED Light Bulb, For Seeds and Greens, Balanced Light Spectrum, Medium Base, PAR38 Bulb Shape (Pack of 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_E5V0ZHTGA4CF2BQM7F4H

They are super hot right in front of the light so I have them well elevated like a good three maybe four feet over most of my collection. I have one inside like this

LED Grow Light Strip 36W 108 LEDs Full Spectrum Dimmable Grow Light Bars with Auto ON & Off Function 6/9/12H Timer 10 Dimmable Levels and 3 Switch Modes for Indoor Plants Gardening https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0962ZJXB4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_PXSCXK58XPQTF05MQ67J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Basically no heat at all. I have it maybe 6 inches from the top of the plant. No damage.

this GE bulb is the one i use.

i have this one too by Haus too. its a little brighter and a slightly different color temperature.

They're both around $30 and my plants love them. Dont put them too close though as they could burn your plant. I've got mine roughly 2-3 feet away from the top of my plants.

I would just use suspended 32 Watt Par38 grow lights.

I use these GE Lighting Grow Light PAR38 Light Bulb, Full Spectrum, 32-Watts, 1-Pack https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_0K8M0VX51A9PM5C2ZPT9?psc=1

Not sure what side lights you were using, but they do make nice supplemental grow lights for that type of socket. I have used these before for seedlings.

Gereally these lights off amazon are hot garbage. Better off with an led bulb in a desk lamp, seedlings don't need much and the better bulb could at least get your plants a little bigger before getting sunlight. I grabbed a bigger more expensive light off of alibaba with decent components from kingbrite. I deeply regret spending any money on the style of light OP has.

Reverse Osmosis Water (purified drinking water)

GE is just a brand. They have GE 32 watt grow lights you can pick up from walmart or Amazon (could probably find something a lot cheaper as well because the light at germination is not that critical—mostly for warmth). Need a cheap light fixture for it as well.

Light: https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=ge+grow+light+32&qid=1639600403&sr=8-3

Fixture (something like this): https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Deluxe-HIWKLTHEAVYCLAMPLIGHTM-Aluminum-Reflector/dp/B07SWHLJN6/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?crid=S1ZMFCG5JL1U&keywords=bulb+fixture+reflector&qid=1639600523&sprefix=buld+ficture+reflector%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-9

I wish I could send you a set as I have about 3 fixture bulb combos I am not using.

 

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I have this one and really like it, my plants do too.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_B767E3M4QSD8TWQK7Y7P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It’s a northwest window. This is the grow light above it https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J

My lights are computer automated. This one comes on at 6am and goes off 2 hours after official sunset time.

I use these and they work wonders GE Lighting Grow Light PAR38 , Full Spectrum, 32-Watts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E9H4NTSTMSW0AXQDPKMT

What was the wattage on the GE bulb? Just brought mine in for winter and getting a lot of leaf drop. Considering buying this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_EHJNDQC6JZGFF01CSNHN?psc=1

Not a grow light at all actually. I use these GE grow lights, 12 hours a day. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5PHH2WAYTVX78M8TAQX1

 

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GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

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Medium base bulb. I have it on about 8-9 hours a day while I'm at work

 

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I use this and I have a new leaf coming in with over 7 fenestrations on each side solely from the use of this

GE Lighting 93101232 LED Grow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have two of these GE bulbs and love them

32 watt GE Balanced LED Bulbs are my replacement sun. They are expensive but quality.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J

I swear by the GE 35w LED balanced spectrum bulbs. It's like sunlight in bulb.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J

Yeah! It’s GE:

GE Lighting 93101232 LED Grow Light, 1 Count (Pack of 1), Balanced Spectrum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Y3DT90QX7W09SG2Z8WHR

Are these the light bulbs you use? https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ge+par38&qid=1630256123&sr=8-3

What about a 32w GE grow bulb and a stylish wall sconce or pendant fixture. There's some good ideas in the product description for the GE bulb.

GE make solid lights. I'd suggest going for their 32W PAR38 screw in grow bulb.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/

It pumps out 3x the amount of plant-useful light as the BR30 9W model (50µmol/s vs. 16µmol/s).

As a rule of thumb any grow light only provides useful light in to a small footprint directly under the lamp. e.g. with the 32W GE bulb you get a circle of useful light about 14" across when the bulb is 18" above your plants.

GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 32-Watt, Balanced Lighting for Seeds and Greens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0D0TS1MC9DZDZ8H7S04M

I have a few of these GE bulbs that work great, but they are very strong. I have it hanging about 4 ft above my tallest plant.

I also bought these much cheaper bulbs for a few areas. They work, but have them only 1/2-1&1/2 ft away from plants. Much less intense light.

Thanks a lot I just bought GE Grow Light Bulb 32W Haven’t received them -yes I ordered two for the future- but very excited.

Well, first, I recommend this how-to: https://www.californiacarnivores.com/blogs/calcarn-video-care-guides/how-to-build-a-pinguicula-wall-by-daniela-ribbecke

It was really helpful!

Second, do not skip on the lighting. This terrarium had lighting that was totally inadequate for the first year and I lost some plants. I got a new light, which was better, but still not strong enough. Then I got this one: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NNT3G7J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've seen a huge improvement in a short amount of time. California Carnivores also recommended "Yescom" 1 x 1 led squares but I haven't tried them yet.

Third, I'd love some tips myself >_< I have a ton of different bladderworts in there and they don't seem happy. I think I flooded them *too* much, they've never flowered.

I did get some Maxsea fertilizer that I've yet to use.

Also, I just got a zero water pitcher - I use rain water from my water barrel and then also filter it through there.

Not getting the ufo grow star even though it's a great light. https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_gWL9FbXJTGY2F. This would be better in my opinion, but I still don't think it would be enough on its own.

I like these:

GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/

And these:

SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb Full Spectrum LED Grow Light Plant Lights for Indoor Plants

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T/

For plants that don't need as much light, I like these:

GE BR30 LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 9-Watt Grow Light Bulb, Plant Light Bulb with Balanced Lighting for Seeds and Greens

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NN6SVG6/

think about one of these! they’re light bulbs so you’d have to have a lamp you can screw them into. it seems like the best deal, as they’re strong and can cover a good surface area with verifiable efficiency in giving light that plants can photosynthesize with. (they show their PPF output, which is how you can tell how well grow lights work, whereas other grow lights on amazon don’t have any available info on PPF output). they also have lower watts than other grow lights on the market, which would mean less of a cost in electricity bills

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Please don't use these suicide lights like you posted in the comments. "CE ROHS" MY ASS. They are line-voltage lights and are made to quite literally no standard and can just up and kill you as they are not grounded or grounded improperly.

There are a multitude of lights and light information on the sidebar info but end of the day for a space bucket you have two "really good options"

Best line-voltage non-blurple that wont kill you

Best blurple that just works and is seemingly made for space buckets that many, many people use and trust

Succulents need lots of light and little water, and I don't think a north facing window would get enough light even in the warmer months. South facing windows are the best for them. However, a lot of them respond well with artificial lighting like this link! 8-12 hours a day.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=pd_lpo_60_t_0/141-4051024-8764027?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B07NNT3G7J&amp;pd_rd_r=551ca73d-e69a-4812-9c07-ee56cc9ef121&amp;pd_rd_w=h3drH&amp;pd_rd_wg=ketVi&amp;pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&amp;pf_rd_r=FJT2FXYDZ8303BRNFFET&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=FJT2FXYDZ8303BRNFFET

Thank you!

Here’s a better pic of her (https://imgur.com/gallery/Rzd8BcB) I got her as a little baby plucked off another mom about 4 months ago. Since then she’s lived on this shelf under this GE grow light. The light is on for 15 hours/day with a smart plug as a timer, and I water her a lot. Like basically every day or so. Not a full drenching but also way more than any of my other succulents.

Ahh, I’ve gotten decent yields from a good old fashioned set of GE bulbs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_fab_zptDFbHDEJ2KT at least from my light meter, it seems really bright... I hope that’s the case 😅

I've got one of these and it seems to work pretty darn well. It's set covers a fairly large area too, here's a picture of what I have under it.

I also had bought 6 of these. They work, but they have to be pretty close, they won't cover as much area. They are OK, but I plan on slowly swapping them to the nicer bulbs later on

Yes, these are the bulbs

For a small space, I recommend this one. It’s a GE bulb and it is #bright.

Those type of multi-head lights are generally garbage. I know lots of places review them well. Most of those reviewers have never laid hands on a grow light though. They're just spinning cheap content for the Amazon affiliate commision.

I'd take kumquatkitten's advice and go with GE LED grow lights. They do a 9W or a 32W — both are standard screw-in bulbs. I've tested these and they put out a lot of useful light and are pretty energy efficient.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101232-Balanced-Spectrum/dp/B07NNT3G7J/

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93101231-Reproductive-Flowering/dp/B07NNZXGMW/