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The one right behind her head I’m pretty sure is this (I have the same one). I’d love to know what the right one is.

Lovely plants, OP!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H57K565?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

That's the one I got. For 20 bucks I don't mind replacing it once a year. It still turns on but the timing and dimming function don't work anymore so I plug it in and turn it on when I get up and unplug it before bed.

My sedums and lola do best with 100% red and blue for 12 hours. My lola was super leggy and wasn't rooting because it took me forever to find the right mix of light and when I did the rosette in the pic starting growing quickly but the stem seemed really fragile which is why I cut it. I know the light is intense because one of my zebra's leaves got a little sunburned when I first put it under the light. So it's pretty good for a small clip on.

I was worried that it was a sign my seedlings were dying off. I had no idea that the cotyledons end up shedding anyway.

Also - I did not think about the potency of the lamp.. I ordered one off Amazon and installed that bad boy on as quickly as I can. This is the one, I believe it is 40W. Grow Light, Ankace 40W Dual Head Timing 36 LED 5 Dimmable Levels Plant Grow Lights for Indoor Plants with Red Blue Spectrum, Adjustable Gooseneck, 3 6 12H Timer, 3 Switch Modes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H57K565/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_pvWbGbT7XNE3G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I moved them further away though. Man, I’ve got a lot to learn.. thank you so much for all the info!

I got them from amazon (this is the one). My window faces West/Southwest so I get good light in the afternoon. The morning it's a bit dark. But!! the seedlings appear to be doing ok with this bare-bones set up.

The only thing that's annoying about this light is the timer- it's not a set it and forget it situation.

I had replied to the comment above about the conditions of the plant when I first got it at the store (I bought it etiolated on purpose, because I was worried about it). I have it on my windowsill that faces east-northeast where the sun is the most prevalent in my house. We've been having thunderstorms/rain/cloudy weather consistently for over the past two weeks (I've had it 3 weeks). It is luckily way more upright than it was originally when I got it. I have it in a succulent potting mix that is a mix of potting soil and perlite with a pot that has drainage and rocks at the bottom to prevent the dirt from blocking the drainage hole as well as rocks at the top to prevent splashing during watering. I also have a grow light that I have been turning on once it gets dark. I can put it on segments of 3/6/12 hours and change the brightness.

What are your suggestions on how much light I should give it and the best way to give it the appropriate amount of sunlight? With the heat wave and rain we have over here, I don't want to put it outside. Also due to the bugs and birds we have in our backyard typically. Do you know how much light I should be giving it from the grow light? (I have it listed in a previous comment, but it's also here if you want to look at it this way.) Should I still get more perlite to put it in with the current potting soil it has? I don't want to overdo it.

Also, do you think it's a Tree Stonecrop (Sedum dendroideum) as previously mentioned?

We do put them directly by a window with sun but sometimes the sun doesn’t hit much on our house or the right spots that we need it to.

Watering once a week? Do they usually only need once a week? My plant seems pretty dried after 3 days.

This is the grow light that I bought off of Amazon: Grow Light, Ankace 40W Dual Head... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H57K565?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I’d say it sits about one foot above my plant

Any specific brand soil I should buy? I think I am going to repot it. I need a better pot that has draining holes.

Can my plant be saved? It lost its color, it’s not a vibrant green anymore

I love my blurple lights. So much easier on the eyes when I am sitting near it. Plus my plants LOVE it. And the Amazon had an adjust angle and intensity. Wonder if it would be easier on the eyes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H57K565/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_jD8SFbGH208EE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Grow Light, Ankace 40W Dual Head Timing 36 LED 5 Dimmable Levels Plant Grow Lights for Indoor Plants with Red Blue Spectrum, Adjustable Gooseneck, 3 6 12H Timer, 3 Switch Modes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H57K565/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_B9pLFb27JSE3Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I have those.

Well i was more concerned with getting more lighting because I was planning on putting plants in other rooms with significantly less light. Like 200-400candle light in middle day.

The light you're seeing can be found here. I recommend it if you think it would suit your needs.

The light, I initially purchased for my desk at work - but since the Pandemic began I've been working from home. All my plants have naturally come home w/ me along with their grow light.

It certainly functions better being closer to plants, and has a convenient timer function. It was affordable and met my needs.

Link to Grow Light

Hi! I'm new to succulents too and tend to not research hobbies before I jump right in, so I'm figuring it out as I go basically. One thing I have gotten that's a huge game changer is a grow light! My apartment windows never get direct sunlight, and even when it's bright out, there's a giant tree outside my window blocking most of it. I've noticed it helps a lot with growth, and my succulents seem much happier with it!

I got this fairly cheap one on Amazon.

grow light

I'm very new to growing succulents and this will be my first time bringing them inside for the winter. Would this be a good grow light? I only have 6 plants at the moment https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Dimmable-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck/dp/B07H57K565/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=single+timer+grow+light&qid=1574083712&sr=8-4

Not sure the wattage but it’s just a basic red/blue spectrum indoor LED plant light. I also have a basic daylight colored LED bulb in a little lamp for the Lophophora seedlings on the same shelf so the Sally’s get a bit of that light as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Dimmable-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck/dp/B07H57K565/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=indoor+plant+light&qid=1566477645&s=gateway&sr=8-3

It's very hot and dry. And it's under this light: Grow Light, Ankace Upgraded Version 40W Dual Head Timing 36 LED 5 Dimmable Levels Plant Grow Lights for Indoor Plants with Red Blue Spectrum, Adjustable Gooseneck, 3 6 12H Timer, 3 Switch Modes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H57K565/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lRcyDbJZ5FR5S

How many watts should the grow light be if the plant is about 1’5”?

Because I got one from amazon but it’s apparently not enough as on the website it’s marked as 40 watts but the guy said 40 watts per LED but it’s 20 watts when in usage or something around that

This is the light

Grow Light, Ankace [2019 Upgraded Version] 40W Dual Head Timing 36 LED 5 Dimmable Levels Plant Grow Lights for Indoor Plants with Red/Blue Spectrum, A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H57K565/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_jQwu4ezdtxNZX

Timer grow lights on Amazon. On 8 hrs daily.

Edit: These are like the ones I brought since I can flex them in any direction.

Grow Light, Ankace [2019 Upgraded Version] 40W Dual Head Timing 36 LED 5 Dimmable Levels Plant Grow Lights for Indoor Plants with Red/Blue Spectrum, Adjustable Gooseneck, 3/6/12H Timer, 3 Switch Modes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H57K565/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P-XJCbAH1HNPY

Nothing special, just one of these from Amazon:

https://smile.amazon.com/Upgraded-Dimmable-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck/dp/B07H57K565

This has been 3+ months of 24/7 light. I'm not sure if that's advisable but I've had fun experimenting.

What I bought. There are plenty of inexpensive options.

I have a 40W blurple variant of this that my alien eggs absolutely love

 

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All other 4 just started to die back too but this one looks the worst and for the grow light I'm using this

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I use this for plants that I have on a book shelf; it's helped me through 2 winters so far and this for concentrated light for 3 of my succulents in small pots (3-4inch pots). I liked the ones with clips since most of my indoor plants are on shelves. If you plan to use a cabinet, I've seen people use like a square of grow lights that can be attached to the 'ceiling' of the cabinet. Alternatively these light strips which I plan to get since my plant collection has gotten out of control this year.

This is what I have, it's pretty good! It's pretty small though, so may only be good for a shelf, maybe two. Grow Light :)

This is what I bought . Yes it needs to be a light for plants. There are plenty of good options from $20-$40.

Also if you are really having a hard time finding full enough sun you could try to order some lights for the plant, these I've heard are decent. https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Dimmable-Spectrum-Adjustable-Gooseneck/dp/B07H57K565/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=led+plant+light&qid=1566226877&s=gateway&sr=8-4 There are other sufficient ones on amazon but I think these are the least expensive (still $19), and have a timing function.

I have these little guys from Amazon

They do the trick nicely for smaller shelves or set ups. There’s several different versions on there. They run around $15-19.

There grow lights I purchased on Amazon. I have a timer set up to give them more light during the winter months.

I use this one for indoor herbs/starts

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H57K565/

Grow Light, Ankace 40W Dual Head... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H57K565?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I’ve had it for a few months and I’m pleased with the results so far

I found this on amazon to try it and it works really well, I think the dutch iris in the back grew like 2 inches in 3 days.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H57K565/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have two alocasias, a california and a polly. They're both maybe 4-5 feet from an eastern window where they get morning sun (if it's out anyway) and I have one of these hanging over them to supplement since it's almost winter and it's usually cloudy out now. I have several calatheas under it too, no leaf burn at all.

For reference, this was the monster grow light that burned the california's leaves. They're crazy bright.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H57K565/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use the red and blue grow lights. I leave them on for 12 hours a day, but I didn't think this type of grow light was that strong.

Could it cause the scarring on these leaves? They're over all of these Cremnosedum "Little Gems". I do put them in the sun for a couple of hours during the weekend as well. Could it be sun damage?

I use this grow light:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H57K565/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://imgur.com/a/S1G8j93