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Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with High PAR for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZfqJDbVB0P29V

These ones are the best ones I’ve found. Doesn’t make your space look like you’re obviously growing weed since it’s white light lol and doesn’t give off a ton of heat which burns my plants. Also I like that the bulbs are curved and have 3 led strips per light so I have more versatility in my set up.

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with High PAR for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZfqJDbVB0P29V

These ones are the best ones I’ve found. Doesn’t make your space look like you’re obviously growing weed since it’s white light lol and doesn’t give off a ton of heat which burns my plants. Also I like that the bulbs are curved and have 3 led strips per light so I have more versatility in my set up.

I find my mood is wayyyy better with plants around. I think this works the same as a SAD light too (which I also have) so I’m interested to see how it will work in the winter

No not these ones. Try these ones instead. I prefer the T8’s.

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with High PAR for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZfqJDbVB0P29V

They are from amazon, the brand is Monios. Seem to have good reviews, and was within a fair price range without being the cheapest

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_BEU1PeeorhM2z

I use these lights. They are on a timer that gives them 14 hours of light a day, and they do pretty well under it. Haws are low light plants regardless, so I could probably get away with less but I have some others that need more light so they ALL get to "sun" bathe. Havent had any issues with them and this setup.

They aren’t red/blue, so full spectrum, I guess? I got them on Amazon. Nothing fancy, but they seem to do the job!

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_B0mcGbV3FHXQJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7HCQDM55QZA3786K34R2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 comes with multiple connecting cables, mounts, and power cords and even the aluminum reflectors and 6 led lights I’ve used these for two years now and have nothing but good to say

That's a blurple light. Anything blurple is old tech, despite what the manufacturer might say. There is a reason you don't see a single quantum board with blurple lights, they are super inefficient compared to the new LED's.

This light has zero green LED's as well. It's 100% a blurple piece of crap

I own 3 sets of these (18 total lights as each set comes with 6 tubes) for my seedling racks for vegetables and two tubes (48watts total) added to my tsl2000 makes for noticably increased yields!

I have almost nothing but begonias now, but I keep almost all of them under grow lights. They do really well. If anything I prefer doing it this way since I don't have to worry about stuffing as many as possible in front of the windows, I can put them wherever I want.

Personally I've tried a few kinds of lights, strip/bar type are my favorites but I also have used the ones with bendy gooseneck lights, and just regular shop lights. These are the LED strip lights I use most, I've found that for low light plants (the more sensitive species begonias in particular) these were too bright so I switched some out for shop lights instead, but for the plants you have they should work fine. Whatever lights you use, you'll probably need to double up on them on each shelf for your succulents since they have high light needs.

I use these, also from amazon. I'm sure there's probably better out there, but these work really well for me. I believe mine are on for 12 hours a day. You can double them up on each shelf too if you want.

https://www.amazon.com/Monios-L-Output-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR are the lights I use, tho I truly can’t attest to whether how great they do or don’t work as ever since I’ve used them it’s been paired with a few hours of indirect or partial direct sun. Tho I feel they must do something since I’ve had my plants getting indirect sunlight through tinted glass doors.

These probably won't fit on that particular shelf you have set up, but they're my top favorite grow lights out of maybe 4 different kinds I've tried. They also come with both sticky pads and screws(and hooks/zip ties for wire shelves) and all work well, in my experience. I didn't think the sticky pads would be able to withstand how warm the top of the lights get, but man I found out otherwise when I tried to take them back off.

Perhaps one or two of these lights. I'm sure you can find a similar 2 pack. Budget-friendly, should take care of a few houseplants in that spot.

(You can choose to use only 2 of that 6-pack but they only come with one power supply, so the rest would be useless unless you rigged them very close by.)

This is the second flower I’ve seen it bloom. The first one had already sprouted so it was obviously already doing well. Besides that’s I have have my whole collection under grow lights from amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_c5GpFbH60FAQA), water them once a month or when the the dirt is super dry, and dry them outside or with a fan after they have been watered.

I purchased these lights 2 months ago, and for the first time ever, my succulents are not stretching. I have them fairly close, 8" above the plants, and they get 12hrs of light each day.

It's a little hard to tell from your pictures, but it looks like all the new growth is nice and green. The brown tips/leaves look like they're attached to the older growth, so I would guess that the dried leaves are just age as opposed to something you're doing wrong. Those are going to gradually dry up and die off anyway. You can snip the dry tips off if you want, they won't go back to being green no matter how much you soak them.

If you're in a basement without decent light, you definitely want to supplement. I bought these on the suggestion of someone else here and they are AWESOME. I have had them for over a year and they still work like new, no problems at all. Previously, I had some of those other cheaper lights on amazon - the ones with the flexible necks that change from red to blue to purple. They are awful. Not worth the money. The plugs got dangerously hot and the switch that changed between modes stopped working after like a week.

Lastly, if you don't already, get a fan set up in the room where your plants are. Stagnant air can also kill your airplants, so it helps to have a floor fan or a ceiling fan to keep the air moving.

I have these (the 4ft ones) but they seem out of stock. For your usage the 2ft ones might plenty, I love them I grow lettuce and tomatoes indoors and they work great so far!

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share with command strips.

I used 2 of these lights with 2 command strips … Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

They seems to be highly recommended around here from what I’ve seen on here. 🤞🏻

I got the pots from a local nursery. They are 6.5 inch terracotta pots and the hangers are from Crate and Barrel. I think they are still on sale. 🎉

If you're up for it, I'd recommend repotting them with fresh soil and, like the other commenter mentioned, provide them with more direct light.

Grow lights can work wonders, (I grow all my, indoor kept, plants exclusively with grow lights) but their strength can vary greatly across brands. I've linked the ones I use below. I've grown some impressive succulents using them.

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light

Highly recommend indoor growing! You don't have to worry about light or temperature with a small investment and pest control is a breeze as long as you quarantine each plant that comes in for a few weeks before it joins the others or you can grow from seed. I have a five foot tall greenhouse that's only 1.5'x2.25' in floorspace so it would fit even a bachelor apartment comfortably and filled it with these grow lights.

I'm thrilled to hear about other attempts, there's examples of bush blueberry bonsais out there but not a ton and so most of the advice is just for good crop and not blueberry bonsai. Thank you for the recommendation, I was testing the larger trunk for bend and I'm nervous that it's already pretty solid, so I might try some guy wires to get movement in, the pot's overhang lip makes it an option. The thinner green trunk I simply can't decide if I should get rid of or not, it's super flexible so it could be bent easily to compliment the thick one... might leave it until the other is securely wired and I know it won't break.

Unfortunately I probably do need to keep it indoors for light as my window and covered patio are north-facing, but it's got two of these on it as a substitute. I've been reading about chill hours and luckily we have a detached garage that should be good to get those in, I'm glad it'll be okay on the patio too if the garage for some reason doesn't get cold enough.

I've lost more plants to not enough light or not enough airflow than to water issues. Soaking your xero is fine as long as you dry it upside down. If your plants aren't getting enough light, I got these lights last year and they are awesome.

Thank you. This is what I have. There are six bars, but only three are up right now. I can’t format for s$&t: Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C43PZKT5SSB7DRKSEKF2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I use these ones, the often go on sale before the new year (I bought mine as a Christmas present for myself haha). They work pretty well and aren't too hot, in fact they warm up the soil enough that I don't need a seed starting mat (seed trays are 4" away).

I just got some of these in today and I am a big fan so far: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AHW86H6TAWTFYA2A3TF5

Pros: - So many possible combinations. 6 strips, 3 power cords, 2 types of connectors, 4 types of mounts (2 metal brackets with screws, Velcro, zip ties). Also has panels to attach to the strips to focus the light - Very bright - Very compact

Cons: - Not as flimsy as the super cheap ones you find on Amazon, but not exactly industrial quality either - I can’t speak yet to how effective or long lasting they are, but no complaints on day 1 - Price is $70, but imo you’re getting 4 times as much as the cheaper $40 options on Amazon

29,6 µmol/s is the PPF, the total photon output over one second. Because spreading this over a square meter, the PPFD will be a very small number. Not sufficient for the large growing area.

In general, one can get some idea of sufficiency by assuming LED's consuming the 32 watts consumed by two of these to be sufficient to light 900 sq cm of growing area when the lights are mounted at 18 inches.

Of course, the configuration of these make it impossible to bring that to bear on about one square foot. If your growing areas is about five square feet. 0,5 sq m, you can estimate that they are providing only one-fifth the general lighting requirement.

Actually much less, because being a round tube emitting light 360 degrees, relatively little is directed within the approximate 60-degree beam angle that would impact the growing area.

In short, inadequate. Let me show a light that would be adequate.

https://www.amazon.com/Monios-L-Output-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR

Note each two-foot tube is rated for a PPFD of 136 at 12 inches. Let us split them three tubes for one half of the area and three for the other. So the three tubes in each half provide a total PPFD of about 400. At 12 hours, that's a DLI of about 17. But that is only dead center under the center of the tubes, so we want the cushion to insure that the edges and ends are adequately lighted. So the edges probably get something like a DLI of 12-14. That adequate for most plants that you would grow in that situation.

That is only an example. There are other ways to get there. But note we did that with 144 watts, and that's pretty standard. My Illumitex commercial bars were 75 watts each four-foot bar. I used two per four-foot by two-foot shelf, 150 watts. There were, of course, much more expensive, but the power examples are valid.

these

They barely do the job. Plants like to get leggy. Lettuce plants just bolt instantly. They work for seedlings though and even basil. I just gotta keep em super close.

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_3FTHFPHSQW9R66JBSN3R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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Barely do the job. I have to keep em close or seedlings get leggy.

From the sound of it, you just need a little more light and maybe some airflow. Set up a fan in your room and get some grow lights. Someone recommended these to me when I was having a similar sounding problem and they are AWESOME. I even got some timers for them and it's been great.

Thank you so much! Here’s the link to the lights I’m using. I am liking them a lot so far. They give off a nice warm light (no blue/pink/purple tint) and are super lightweight. For now I have them attached to the glass shelves with adhesive pads that came in the box. I plan to later change to magnets instead (similar to how I have the top shelf light hanging).

My only worry with the lights is that the adhesive will fail in high humidity & lights will fall, damaging plants on the way down. I’ve had it this way for a few weeks now though and it’s doing fine. But I’d recommend a different method to attach these if you left the glass shelving in like I did. I don’t imagine the adhesive pads being a solid long term solution.

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Because a lot of folks were asking, these are the lights I’m using: Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_DZ0K0Z2JQJSG1Z3854EE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It says it gets 400nm-800nm of light. Not sure what that means?

I have white grow lights and they have sunstressed some of my Hoyas nicely. More specifically, I use these guys Monios Grow Lights

For about 6 plants I use two of them about 8 inches apart, 18 inches above the plant, and on for 14 hours a day.

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share here you go bud, had this set up for 3 years, no issues, I use a timer that runs them on 15 hour shift. The lights are cheap and come with everything to mount and use them.

Something like this would work, I've used it for leafy greens (well, on first grow, but they're going well).

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https://www.amazon.ca/Monios-L-Output-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=sr\_1\_10?keywords=grow+light&qid=1638752301&sr=8-10

They are quite similar to this. I am using 3 on one shelf, about 6 inches above, 12 hour photoperiod. It's probably overkill though.

I recommend these. The light color is a perfect balance between white and yellow. It looks like sunlight and feels like a light therapy lamp. Its labeled 3000k, which is accurate. Also it comes with zip ties, stickers, and clamps for installation.

Most importantly, my plants really like em!

It's actually a grow light (linked below)! It works quite well! I've been thinking of replacing the dual grow light strips I have in the middle shelves to the ones I linked.

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Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PXQ3SP139RPDR1KKPDT0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I'm using something similar to these LED grow lights. They are situated and suspended roughly 5-8 inches above the plants.

I have these and love them.

https://www.amazon.ca/Monios-L-Output-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR?pd_rd_w=KQ2WU&pf_rd_p=0bb44d0d-9e93-43c7-924c-681a8d15a793&pf_rd_r=XHV9G6WMJVQFMQ6036EF&pd_rd_r=5bb280e9-736b-4603-b8e4-8c26301dd126&pd_rd_wg=mTlGu&a...

My hoyas are happy as ever!

Try using a light meter app to measure how many lux your plants are getting. The app I've been using is literally called Lux. Measure holding your phone screen up directly over your plants. Most people growing indoors with lights seem to be in the 5000-10000 lux range. Then adjust the space between your light and your plants accordingly.

I second the recommendation for window screen between plants and lights if needed. It can help them get acclimated to the new setup without you having to adjust your light spacing after you've got everything in place.

I've been using these lights although their color temperature is only 2900k. No problems so far. Many people on here prefer a much higher color temperature light.

https://www.amazon.com/Monios-L-Output-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR

I use these in my indoor greenhouse for hoyas and aroids and they work great! I have two of them hanging about 26 inches above the shelves I have my plants on the amount of growth is insane! Also, if it helps the credibility of these lights, we use them for some things at my work!

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BWMYF9XPTEGJJR7CYAM1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Ok so on here a while back someone recommended these: Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

They don't get so hot they melt anything and have done a great job keeping the sun loving indoor plants happy. I have one inside my dark af bedroom that keeps two raphidora tetrasperma growing like weeds. They are easy to set up, but they do need to be mounted or hung. You get six lights and everything you need to mount them how you like. Great deal and in the four months I've been using them they've drastically improved the health of my indoor plants.

I've been using these for a couple years now as the sole light source for some of my hoya. They have grown and bloomed using them. They're white lights and are tolerable to my eyes since they're in my living space. lights

I’ve had it since last summer/fall, when I first potted it into this pot/soil. Haven’t moved it since.

The grow light is this one from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QFPBQDR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 it’s the only one I own so I don’t know if it counts as a strong light. It’s on for 16 hours a day, and it’s bright enough that some of my succulents end up with a little bit of pink edging. Do you think it’s stressing this guy out?

I’m using the following light Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_B6T92AGN9MPA9HZ3GQBH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 .. two of them per rack and about 3” high

I use these guys for my plant racks and they all grow like crazy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_CN6BDFN02EQAHWQ3NE5K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Overkill for all but the biggest aquarium but that should give you an idea what spectrum to look for.

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Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MXWJF9GEQRS39JF7ZERB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I am using grow lights from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Monios-L-Output-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR I used the old version without reflectors last year. The reflectors seem to help concentrate the light a bit more. Last year, my tomatoes got a bit leggy but I think that was because I didn’t have them close enough in the beginning. All of my other plants did well and I currently have some lisianthus, lavender, and geranium seedlings under them that are looking great so far.

These are the lights I use! But cold stress is a big part of the color. Most of my succulents are in my enclosed, but not heated, sun porch.

They’re just something from Amazon. I don’t know if they meet all of the recommended specs, but they seem to get the job done!

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Thanks! I recently just bought a large grow tent so I will be expanding this grow shelf haha. This shelf will not become my micro greens shelf.

As for the lights I got them off amazon. They are T8 led bars. T10 would be even better but honestly these plants have exploded since I have them under the lights for 12 hr on /12 off.

Here's the link

I use these. Work great for succulents, won't have to worry about them getting etiolated under these since they're brighter than Satan's asshole. They do not have a built in timer though so I'd consider getting a timer you can plug them into. Super easy to hang, they come with clips and zip ties so you can attach them right to the bars - I actually have several of this same shelf you have, too. Just make sure the metal tops of the lights don't touch the plastic on that very top shelf, the metal gets somewhat warm.

These are the ones I use in my greenhouse shelves, probably the same type you have even. I couldn't be happier with them, they work perfectly. They're very strong lights though so I'd be careful putting low light plants in there.

These are my top favorite. I've tried several different kinds with the bendy arms that you clip to the edge of a shelf/desk, and they work fine but not near as well as these bar lights do. You just have to be careful using them with low light plants like calathea, ferns, caladiums etc. because they're so strong.

Something like these, perhaps. You just need to create a hanging stand, since you're not mounting on shelves. I've built plenty of light hangers from PVC & elbows or spare lumber for minor cost.

Not great lights but better, and covering more square area, which is what you want to do.

Not sure if you're a visual person, but if you could imagine creating 2PVC rails and hanging these lamps between them above the plants, perpendicular to the rails. Using PVC and elbows to make the stand, it easily collapses and goes away in the off season.

Just realized this isn’t OPs actual post. Here’s the original OPs answer:

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These ones are the best ones I’ve found. Doesn’t make your space look like you’re obviously growing weed since it’s white light lol and doesn’t give off a ton of heat which burns my plants. Also I like that the bulbs are curved and have 3 led strips per light so I have more versatility in my set up.

You could use them for tropical plants, or seed starting if you do any of that. The light doesn't have to be as close/bright in those applications. Personally I hate the color. It might be efficient for photosynthesis, but it's hard on the eyes. I wouldn't use them anywhere except a closed room, zippered mylar grow tent, etc. Plus, I find that succulents keep their color a lot better under full-spectrum lights, compared to red-blue. These are probably my favorite so far.

I just got these off amazon. I chose them based off reviews that people had good results with their succulents. Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2QbuFbVAVPMM3

I’m a broke college student too! 😂 I have these from amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QFPBQDR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and they seem o work pretty well, allowed me to move some of my plants away from the one window I own lol. For shelves,can you safely stack a shelving unit on top of what you currently have against that wall? I can’t really tell what it is from the photo.

Not at all! I bought them on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?

I have a set of modular shelves and mounted the grow lights underneath them. For some plants that need more light, I mounted two. For plants that needed less, I just used one.

I have them plugged into a power strip with a built-in timer, so they go on at 8:30am and stay on for 12 hours.

The lights get warm, but not super hot like the one T5 fixture I have.

I’ve tried a number of different kinds of LEDs, and I like that these have a hard switch that you can flip on and off. Some have buttons to select brightness and the length of time you want to have the light on, but I found it to be a bit of a bother to do every morning, and they don’t work with an external timer like the one I’m using.

I do find that they’re a bit on the yellow side; I wish they were a more pure white. But as I said before, my plants seem to be doing well so perhaps it isn’t as big a deal as I thought. I have a jade plant growing under one and it is nice and compact with healthy leaves. I also started tomato, basil, cilantro, and snapdragon seeds under the lights earlier this spring and they grew into really healthy little plants - no sickly foliage or etiolation. I consider that a win!

I have mine under some T8 lights I got from Amazon. I have a plant shelf that I keep the majority of mine on.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QFPBQDR

I fertilized it once a week when I first got it with a general houseplant fertilizer. I did that for four weeks until it started to come out of its shock.

Home Depot/Lowe’s for soil and fertilizer but all the other amendments, Amazon. Here are the grow lights, I used 2.

Lights - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rmpzFbXCTGG2B

Hooks - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hillman-Cup-Hook-White-7-8-inch-8-Pack/46494664

The lights had really good reviews & I've used the hooks for other projects before and they work great! If you end up getting the lights, make sure you remove the almost completely invisible film that's covering them!

Amazon! I’m actually really impressed with them; I’ve had these shelves up for a few weeks now and all of my plants have been happy.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_559CJMHSD055XP2VFZHD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

All my orchids are grown under LEDs and CFLs (2700k + 3500k) for 14 hrs. a day.

I used a fairly inexpensive and common orchid fertilizer. This plant gets watered with plain water (rain or RO) twice a month with nutrients added every other watering. I use the recommended dose when the plant isn't flowering and 1/4-1/2 when it's flowering depending on how much it seems to be growing.

This orchid is grown in sphagnum moss that hasn't been changed out in over 3 years. Once these blossoms drop, I'll repot in fresh moss. In my limited experience (1.5 years) with orchids I've found that they thrive in moss if you're careful about watering and don't overly compact the media.

My grow room is kept around 65-75% humidity, night temps of ~19c and a day time of ~25c. A 10" fan keeps the air moving to prevent any mold/fungus/mildew issues.

I'll spray down the roots of my plants once a day to keep them happy and to make sure the plant has some water if I haven't accurately gauged how dry the media in the pot is or don't have enough time to water it properly.

It’s these

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I used 2 of these lights!

I got the pegboard and shelves from IKEA and these are my grow lights!

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

These!

i have her under 2 of these grow lights for about 12-14 hrs a day, these honestly saved my succulents LOL the cold and the west coast fires a few months back almost killed them 😬

Plants placed under a grow light need about 16 hours of light since it isn't as strong as the light from the sun, but they also need about 8 hours of darkness for their night cycle. Artificial lights that emit 2700k to 6500k provide the full spectrum for photosynthesis in a white-ish color, and the lights I linked are 2900k, a bit more on the yellowish side.

I also have a room humidifier that keeps the relative humidity 40%-60%. It's a bit of work but having the right kind of indoor environment will set up your plants for success! I pamper my babies and they've been thriving so far.

These. Currently $65, was $60 when I paid for them.

Not OP (looks like he/she has a comment on another post with the link), but I just ordered these on sale from Amazon. Got the recommendation from this post. We’ll see how they work!

This is basically going to by my winter setup this year, and it will move from the balcony to just inside the door. I will add a second one of those LED strip lights and move the shelf to about 6'' away, give or take. I have tried similar setups in the past, and can never achieve sun coloration (stress colors) indoors under mostly artificial light.

Has anyone been able to do this? Is it only a matter of brightness? I also have an idea that the missing element could be UV light (since other succulents 'color up' as a means of protecting their selves from UV light damage). Would adding a strip of UV light such as these make any difference?

I got these on amazon! I saw them from another user on reddit. My plants love them! Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

These right here. They’re the warm looking ones I find them easier on the eyes. Plants aren’t suffering any, they’re all actively growing. Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2ft on Amazon! I know it seems expensive but it comes with six lights and my plants have never been happier. https://www.amazon.com/Monios-L-Reflectors-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?crid=3AJMO7JNEI7D9&keywords=grow%2Blights%2Bfor%2Bindoor%2Bplants%2B4ft&qid=1667431201&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjY1IiwicXNhIjoiMi45MCIsInFzcCI6IjIuOTIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=grow%2Blights%2Bfor%2Bindoor%2Bplants%2B4ft%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-9&th=1&psc=1

I use these Monios lights from Amazon. They're amazing.

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ I couldnt find the exact ones but pretty much these ones here

They are white, Got them off of amazon

And no southern windo :(

I've bought both. I love these lights and got the others because the price jumped for some reason.

My lemon is very happy under these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-mobile-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_4&amp&crid=12FJ8M2J9QIUT&amp&sprefix=grow.

https://www.amazon.com/Monios-L-Output-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR?th=1

Monios 6 pack of 24W T8 LED tubes. They are full-spectrum, warm white (not pink) lights, and the internal strips - here are two of them in a V shape.

I also have some random 24" LED tubes mixed in, 10W single strip pointing straight down.

The top three shelves have three tubes each, two 10W single strip LEDs, and one 24W LED in the center, all parallel to each other. That way, I feel like my 10x20 tray has even lighting (the 24W in the center is V-shaped so it points towards the outer edge of the tray, while the two 10W tubes point straight down towards the outer edge of the tray. The center of the tray gets plenty of light, as would be expected in the center of the lights)

The bottom two shelves have two 24W V-shaped LED tubes each.

All of the lights can be wired in series, but I only let 5 lights run in a series before attaching a new plug. So, there are 3 plugs in total, 5 lights in series each plug.

Hopefully, that's not too confusing... lol

I can take some pictures if you wanted to see how the lights are set up.
Also, I used furring strips as the shelves, so heat from the LED tubes (it's minimal though) can rise up and out. Also helps keep the pepper plants a few degrees warmer at the top of the rack.

It's worked well for me over the years.

When we move, I'm hoping to build a larger and more elegant setup!

I used the monios T8 ones for both of mine. Amazon Link I debated between these and the barinna but picked the monios because they are more yellow in tone and it looked more like sunlight in my house. I found this breakdown extremely helpful in deciding as well. Different Grow Light Options for Ikea Greenhouse

If you can't afford a grow light from Amazon (I have these ones), then some 5000k daylight bulbs in clip on lamps or desk lamps will also help - I'd use two with each one placed 4-6" away from the seedlings. I'm not sure if your broccoli are worth saving, if they are quick to germinate I'd just replant. Keep them on for 12 hours a day and off at night. You should see nice healthy seedlings if things work out.

These exact ones. Great quality lights and the price is affordable.

Looks like these so, they are LEDs?

 

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i have these and use them for both tropical plants and food production if i wan gonna buy more i'd get these

 

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I also have no significant natural light in my house and love these. I have bought 3 sets for different areas, and they are capable of interconnecting and only using one outlet. This is my not very fancy setup to give you an idea of how I've used them.

Thats really kind of you. You have many options to help your friend out. You can purchase some LED grow lights, Amazon has a 6 pack of 4ft LED bar lights for $89 link

Bulk Nutrients are a good gift: general hydroponics bulk nutrients

A wifi environment monitor for your friend to always be able to know the temp and humidity of the refrigerated trailer (or wherever the grow location is): link

Just a few suggestions. Hope this helps!

 

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Just got new Monios 24W/2900K lumen grow lights! Monios Grow Lights

 

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Ok, so my final contenders are the last 2 u recommended or this one: Or these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_T0WAZNB42CXCPNKDNAV3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1, which one would u go with?

Or these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_T0WAZNB42CXCPNKDNAV3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Monios-L grow lights.

Should be these ones; https://www.amazon.ca/Monios-L-Output-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR&ved=2ahUKEwih-oK6_q7wAhVJRKwKHSzoCQMQFjAAegQIAxAC&usg=AOvVaw0-4ya2o15e9oZLZdcxQhLK

These! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

These are the grow lights!

Yes these: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

If I did it again I might spring for quantum boards strips so I can have more distance and more room to work. But those come at a steep price.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Different commenter, but I bought these Monios-L lights based on another recommendation here. I’m pleased with them, but a couple notes:

1. The kit comes with multiple hanging options: sticky foam, zip ties, screws, and “rings”.
2. I originally tried using the sticky foam to secure them on the underside of a shelf (see here). It looked great; but unfortunately, I went out of town for 2 weeks and when I returned, the lights had fallen and burned some leaves (thankfully they didn’t start a fire). I’m not sure if the surface wasn’t clean when I applied them or if the heat from the lights caused the adhesive to weaken. But just something to be aware of.
3. Because of point #2, I now am using the rings. I screwed in some eye hooks and have the rings on the light strips hanging off of them. Not as aesthetically pleasing, but still does the job.

I am looking for a desk-type lamp to provide some supplemental light elsewhere, but I’m pretty sure any LED bulb can be used if it has a strong enough brightness.

here you go

If you are really into growing or plan to expand, here is what I got about a year ago.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QFPBQDR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Set of six. 24inch T8 LEDs. They come with clips for mounting and plenty of cords to daisy chain together. They are lightweight and being LED will last forever. You buy some lightweight chain at Home Depot for a few dollars if you want to make them hang lower and closer. Their energy cost is miniscule and they put off very little heat. I have them mounted on the undersides of a wire rack like this one, but you can craft all sorts of things to mount them to.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-4-Tier-Storage-Shelves-Chrome/dp/B00NUS53CY/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=wire+rack&qid=1603976388&sr=8-8

At around $11 a piece you can't go wrong.

These are the ones I use. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QFPBQDR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

According to amazon I've bought 11 full sets now (7 of the 2ft, 4 of the 4ft) so I can confirm they do work really well lol. I also use wire shelves like this so you're able to just zip tie them to the bars and then connect them all together (for the 2ft bars you can connect up to 6 lights on one outlet cord, for the 4ft lights you can do 4 on each).

They're T8 grow lights! I got them from Amazon.

Link for the lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZllKFbFYXYCFJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I just bought the 4ft version of these: https://www.amazon.com/Monios-L-Reflectors-Spectrum-Sunlight-Replacement/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1

Just set them up and they work great. Very lightweight and bright. They make a pink version https://www.amazon.com/Integrated-Fixture-Extendable-Greenhouse-Installation/dp/B07FZTKYXV?ref_=ast_sto_dp

Just these cheap LED strips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3dmHFbE68NE07

Not OP (looks like he/she has a comment on another post with the link), but I just ordered these on sale from Amazon. Got the recommendation from this post. We’ll see how they work!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QFPBQDR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use these. Easy to use, easy to hang up. Brighter than Satan's asshole. Takes some experimenting to find the sweet spot for some plants in terms of how long to leave them on though.

I use these for almost all of my plants, succulents included. You can check the reviews for some other succulent owners too, they work really well.

The brighter the better. I use these for almost all of my plants, couldn't be happier.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RDXDFbP3MP1ES

You can see that one light is dull, I have to call and see if I can get it replaced.

I bought them based on a recommendation of another redditor from a previous post I made asking for recommendations, that post tho i can’t yet really attest to weather they work or not, the reviews were good and they had a CRI rating above 96, they’re exactly what I wanted and they came with SiX lights the lights (Edit)

I read from someone else on this reddit that this one is the best they’ve found

Upgraded to these full-spectrum lights and I love them. Working really well, had them for almost six months are my succulents are doing really well!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nXZlFb6G8PY2A

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These are the ones I use. I’ve bought 3 sets and they’re all in use, and I love them. They come with multiple different hardware options to hang them on your shelves, too.

I’m using these with my IKEA Milsbo glass cabinet that I turned into a greenhouse and they work great.

I will say that the 3m tape will not last so I’ve had to use twine to hold them.

Yea!! here ya go!

Here’s the grow light I bought from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Cv.lFbVCMQQXX

Here’s the grow light I bought from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Cv.lFbVCMQQXX

Oh no worries!!! Amazon!!

I have used three different types, currently have two in use. Here's my setup:

https://imgur.com/gallery/MYnty4T

Both the top clip-on lights and the lights under them work really well. I just don't have good natural light or the space in my home for plants near the windows, which is why I went with the lights. I was using some blue/red spectrum lights previously, but I just didn't like the purple light they emitted, so I went with full spectrum, white lights. However, the blue/red (purple light) and full spectrum (white) both work equally well, imo.

All lights were purchased off Amazon, which has tons of choices for lights. Here's what I currently use:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG39B3M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Grow lights, even the smaller clip-on type, will def keep your succulents from getting etiolated, but I found once I added grow lights to the mix, my obsession really exploded, so beware!

I got some from amazon and they work really well. I also use the purple ones made by the same company.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with High PAR for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack