What is Reddit's opinion of Grow Light, Ankace Full Spectrum Grow Lamp, Tri Head Gooseneck Plant Lights for Indoor Plants with Replaceable Bulb?

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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

I got one from Amazon also. I purchased it before for some deciduous caudiciforms that were pushing themselves into dormancy during the summer so I knew it worked well. I may need to get stronger bulbs so I can keep the light farther but otherwise I'm happy with it.

Description says suggested use is 6 inches away from plants. For the price point, I’d say return them. They seem to be gimmicky and not very strong. Try something like this https://www.amazon.com/Ankace-Spectrum-Gooseneck-Lights-Replaceable/dp/B07PFHMNC9/

I have that one and it’s pretty ok for small plants. Certainly worth the $20 and will provide enough coverage for your plants if you put it 8-12 inches above.

That sounds adorable 🤧 I also have an isopod tank dream but you’re living it! (What kind are you gonna put in there, by the way?)

In that case, you might be able to get away with using ferns or other low light plants that enjoy being moist and put them under one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Ankace-Spectrum-Gooseneck-Lights-Replaceable/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ You could probably arrange it in such a way that each light is over one tank. If you set it up that way and there’s less than 8 inches between the light and top of plant, I’d lower the brightness. Leave on for 12 hours and it should be enough for the plants while providing dark for the isos.

Yeah you pack enough of them on there, and even LEDs will get pretty hot. Our grow lights are the bulb on arm types, and 75% of each bulb is aluminum heatspreader. They've held up great though, and my wife's plants did great under them over the winter.

For the guy that asked, we've got three of these running right now. They've been used for keeping house plants alive over the winter and for seed starters last spring. We've had one power supply burn out, but since it's just your basic USB wall wart I grabbed an old phone one which has worked perfectly since. They work great!

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ah no! it's this one : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFHMNC9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 they're leds and they've worked well for my succulents over the winter but growth has been very slow for them, even if it is winter. The variegation on my golden pothos has also faded, which definitely makes me think the bulbs aren't quite bright enough to qualify as 'bright light', and probably only rate low-medium at best. the light works to keep the plants alive, but I want them to thrive!

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I leave them on 12 hours a day. They have done great, I've had a bunch of new growth, leaves and roots. My apartment is a cave, so very minimal light. These definitely have made a difference.

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This one is $30 USD off amazon. It has a 3/6/12 hour timer, 3 bendable large lights, 5 different brightness levels, and a fairly long cord. One major thing about this one is it's a clip on the bottom. (Like those clip on book lights, but big.) The lights do not get hot, only warm to the touch. The shaft of the lights, while bendable, are not terribly long.

I haven't seen the effects on the plants of this light, but the amazon reviews were pretty good!

This one worked well Grow Light, Ankace Full Spectrum... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFHMNC9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Most growlights are quite weak and need to be no higher than 12 inches from the top of the plant. They also have a small scope and will only light the plants directly underneath the beam of light, so keep that in mind. Buy only white full spectrum, and skip the blurple. They’re crap. Invest in a light meter or an app and do your research on understanding light. I recommend Houseplant Journal’s articles.

I have this guy and it will be ok for 4-5 small plants nestled together. The latter is a good style for covering a larger area. https://www.amazon.com/Ankace-Spectrum-Gooseneck-Lights-Replaceable/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07QRQQ7B4

This is theone, that being said I hate it lol it falls off constantly!

I got it off Amazon! Here is the link three headed grow light

I just got a 4-5 year old Serrisa Foetida from Dandy Farmer Bonsai Shop in nyc.

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It was a bit of an impulse buy because i wanted to wait until i move in with my boyfriend as he has better light options than I do but the lady kept telling me i would be able to keep it alive. Then the more i read after my purchase, lol, oh well, i really love it and here's hoping.

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Questions:

• Do those $30 "Full Spectrum" daylight clamp grow lights actually do anything? Reviews on Amazon are good but reviewers aren't working with Bonsai. https://www.amazon.com/Ankace-Spectrum-Gooseneck-Lights-Replaceable/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ref=sr_1_26?keywords=led+grow+light+full+spectrum&qid=1561890987&s=gateway&sr=8-26
• Sadly my North window isn't getting as much light as i thought it did so even when i put it outside it's lighting situation is pretty bad. So last night i brought it inside on the windowsill and put it under the light and humidifier and window open. which is better in this case, outside on windowsill not great indirect light, inside on windowsill under weak grow lights?
• At what point should i start looking at doing anything to the tree, i think i'm supposed to wait until growing season next year, right?

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

This was my first grow light. This was my second (the big boy). The first is 75W, second is 600W. If you are growing in living area (as opposed to a designated room) stick with something under 100W. My dumb self bought the 600W one without realizing it was literally blinding. Only reason i kept it was because I was setting it up in my bedroom so I was able to make a makeshift tent for them on top of a dresser and block out the light and... its AMAZING. Mars Hydro makes great quality lights. All of my full sun plants loooooove them. The 75W was my starter. Its still strong enough to pull a deciduous plant out of its dormancy (mine thought it was winter in July in zone 10a🙄😅) and this one has multiple heads with a badass, heavy duty clip so it can mount almost anywhere and direct the light.

Both lights are full spectrum, meaning it includes wavelengths both in and out of the visible spectrum to replicate natural sunlight. Red and blue are the colors of wavelengths you'll read about most often though because isolating those are typically the easiest way to give your plant its necessary light to do two things: The gist is that blue light is related to the production of chlorophyll and will help on growing healthy and strong leaves while red light is responsible for helping them grow, fruit, and flower. Kevin from Epic Gardening made a great (read: very in-depth) video on how to defining all the necessary terms you'll come across when learning how to evaluate grow lights and choose one that is right for you. Kevin is also a greaaaat resource for gardening in general. This guy grows lettuce under Red, Blue, Red and Blue, and full spectrum CFL to show you how each wavelength affects a plant.

Now armed with this knowledge, LED strips should work fine. Just make sure you do your research first on the brand. Some market full spectrum, have a terrible ratio of red to blue, or are not as strong as they say. I hope this helped :) Good luck and happy growing!

So, i asked my dad. He's been growing avocado trees for maybe 5 or so years now and constantly has pits germinating in the kitchen with only artifical light at about 30W each. For reference we are in zone 10a. Im not sure what zone you're in but here is what he said:

Firstly, some just take a bit of patience. Some of his pits will stem within the first few weeks, others have taken longer than 2 months. He just waits for them and doesn't push them, but they all do root and stem eventually. They all are fully soaked in water for a few weeks until they the stem breaks through then he toothpicks them to keep the stem above water. He does not change out the water daily. You dont need to unless for some reason your water grows fungus within one day. He changed it out about once a week. The pits will stay in the kitchen under low artificial light until they start to grow leaves and are a foot tall. That usually takes a few months. Maybe 3 or so depending on how long it takes you to stem. Depending on the strength of the plant, he transfers to a bigger water container (let's say a 2L coke bottle with the top cut off) and keeps them in the garage with almost no light OR he will transfer to clean soil if he can tell they won't struggle too much. The ones that stay in water have to wait until they are at least 2 feet tall and have more leaves before he feels comfortable putting them in soil. A few months after that, when they are around 4 feet tall, he'll begin to acclimate them to being outdoors. Definitely would not put in soil until you have a solid stem. And do not put them outside in the heat or direct sunlight. The surefire way he has found to kill his pods has been to put them outside in direct sunlight before they're ready. It stunted or straight up killed the seed. But, again, we are in zone 10a so we get pretty strong sunlight.

Also, per grow lights, I have two that I love. One is $23, 75W, the other is $80 600W. Both are off amazon. I would go for the 75W one for your case. It's much better for a living space since 600W is literally blinding and the less expensive one also has multiple heads and a very handy clip. This would solve the problem of handing your plant over to someone else who may not know how to properly care for it and you can keep it in different spots in your home now. I hope this helps!

I can't find my exact lights on Amazon, but if the lights I have use the same bulbs as this lamp: https://www.amazon.com/Ankace-Spectrum-Gooseneck-Lights-Replaceable/dp/B07PFHMNC9/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=grow+light+zbgl+01-01&qid=1587593928&sr=8-8

And if I were buying it today I would probably choose the one at the link above over the lights that I have and use.

Mine seem to be doing ok with this one from amazon. I have one on each shelf. They even have an auto on & off 3, 6 or 12 hour timer.

It's this one: https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Dimmable-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck/dp/B07PFHMNC9

It says "It emits all the wavelengths from 380nm to 800nm – just like natural sunlight." but absolutely does not look like sunlight.

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.