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I got these from Amazon! Looks like they are on sale too :) I just used command strips to stick them up there. I also took the filter? I guess you would call it, off of them to allow more of the light to come through.
I bought the shelves from Amazon and Bed Bath and Beyond then used command strips to stick these lights on them :)
You’re not a bad plant mom! We’re all figuring it out as we go! ❤️
The lights are simply under cabinet LED lights but they work great! Here's the link. If you're American then I suggest looking for the barrina brand lights. They're practically identical
Those are the T5 I have recently switched to. I have noticed many of my succulents start showing color after two weeks or so. I bought them cheaper since they were on sale. I would have purchased regardless since it’s recommended in this community.
I bought these lights for my shelves. I’d say they’re 8” or so above my plants; some are a little light stressed, while (edit: some, not all) plants with more established roots don’t seem bothered.
these are what I use and I have four-six on my two foot wide shelf and they’re all happy (2000-3000 lumens a sq/ft) depending on the shelf
Like these. They're not even grow lights so they're pretty weak. Begonias don't need a lot of light though so they work pretty well. Yeah mine are all on shelves, there's other things you can do if you don't have shelves to use though. There's grow bulbs you can just stick into floor or desk lamps and things like that.
These are the lights I use.
They are very light weight, pretty much just LED strips in a plastic tube but they've held up well so far (8+ months) & my plants love them.
So I have a ton of plants on multiple 36” wide shelves, and I use 4 of these per shelf. They’re super light and can be stuck anywhere using Velcro strips. It is a really bright light so it’s something to get used to if you’re living in the same room as them, but all my succs are doing amazing and producing awesome stress colors. The black rose was doing really well until a couple weeks ago, but I suspect it just needed some food.
One last thing.. there’s definitely a watering learning curve since your plants will dry up a lot faster under the lights than they would normally on a windowsill. You’ll be watering them more often, so airflow is key to avoid root rot.
Based on recommendations I found in this subreddit I bought Kihung T5 LED lights - 10W, 1000 Lumens, 6500K ([link]). I have two lights per shelf (so 2,000 total lumens per shelf).
But these new grow lights (pictures 1 and 2) seem very dim compared to my old grow light (picture 3) and my grow light bulb (picture 4).
Does this look dim to you? Am I just nuts? Were my old lights just over powered? Should there be more lights per shelf?
My plants and I thank you!
Note: I will likely be moving at least the echeveria closer to the light depending on growth.
You don't need a light that is marketed as a "grow light" for your plants.
"Grow lights" are either too expensive or too weak.
Just get regular light bulbs that are 6,500 K.
Install them into clamp reflectors, using multiple to have at least 2,000 Lumens.
Or use these if you have a method to; I use them.
I don't know how much for you in DK. :(
It's a nightmare, I am considering switching to a gritty mix because it makes such a mess, and I go through a lot of top dressing because of it. These are the grow lights I use.
My secret? I wish I knew. All of my plants behave very differently, and this one is definitely one of my happiest. A few of them seem to have not budged at all in terms of growth. I've only been collecting for a year so I am still learning.
Besides watering once a week (on average), I don't do much! But I spend a lot of time with my plants. I like to fuss over them, and maybe they like the attention :)
Thank you! Are you talking about these by chance? I just bought the same ones and seeing the transformation your plant did gives me peace of mind that I bought the right lights. :)
I bought a couple of cheapish grow lights for the first time this winter and my sucs are thriving indoors! Better than they were outside actually. Your succulents will only overwinter well outdoors depending on what zone you’re in. I’m 7a and would def recommend this indoor setup for anything lower than that.
A few people on this sun recommended these: (Pack of 8) Kihung Under Cabinet Light 2ft,10W,1100lm,6500K (Super Bright White),Utility led Shop Light, LED Ceiling Light and T5 LED Tube Light Fixture, Corded Electric with Built-in ON/Off Switch [link]
It depends on which red/blue lights you got. A lot of the ones sold on amazon aren’t very strong. Some of them work ok.
The white lights you’re seeing are probably a brand of T5s. Here is an example. The specs that work best for succulents are a light temperature of 6500k, and around 2000 lumens per square foot.
I'm looking at getting grow lights from amazon as suggested multiple times in this thread and on this sub. If I attach them to a shelving unit, say 2 lights per shelf on four shelves, how bright will this be? Could I set this up in my home office and still sit in there and work during the day, or will it be much too bright for me?
Also, can I set up a shelving unit like that with grow lights in a spot that gets minimal natural light? Right now my succs are spread out on windowsills throughout my house, but I'm running out of room and even my brightest southern window does not get much bright light in zone 4b. The only spot I have to put a shelf like this is in the back of a room that gets some evening (west) light.
Thanks!
Hi there, I posted this on the overwinter thread a week ago but there doesn't seem to be much action there.
I'm looking at getting grow lights from amazon as suggested multiple times in the overwinter thread and on this sub. If I attach them to a shelving unit, say 2 lights per shelf on four shelves, how bright will this be? Could I set this up in my home office and still sit in there and work during the day, or will it be much too bright for me?
Does the type of shelf matter? Wire vs solid shelves? For letting light through to the next shelf down?
Also, can I set up a shelving unit like that with grow lights in a spot that gets minimal natural light? Right now my succs are spread out on windowsills throughout my house, but I'm running out of room and even my brightest southern window does not get much bright light in zone 5b. The only spot I have to put a shelf like this is in the back of a room that gets some evening (west) light.
Thanks!
(Pack of 8) Kihung Under Cabinet Light 2ft,10W,1100lm,6500K (Super Bright White),Utility led Shop Light, LED Ceiling Light and T5 LED Tube Light Fixture, Corded Electric with Built-in ON/Off Switch [link]
I ended up buying this one from amazon. I saw it was recommended
These work well for me:
(Pack of 8) Kihung Under Cabinet Light 2ft,10W,1100lm,6500K (Super Bright White),Utility led Shop Light, LED Ceiling Light and T5 LED Tube Light Fixture, Corded Electric with Built-in ON/Off Switch [link]
Don’t feel dumb! Succulents are a lot harder than everything you read makes it seem.
So I use these lights zip tied onto a wire rack shelf like the one you have in your picture: (Pack of 8) Kihung Under Cabinet Light 2ft,10W,1100lm,6500K (Super Bright White),Utility led Shop Light, LED Ceiling Light and T5 LED Tube Light Fixture, Corded Electric with Built-in ON/Off Switch [link]
I did four strips of lights per one shelf and that seems to get the job done.
As for the distance they should be from your plants, it honestly depends on the kind of plant and how used to bright lights they are. For example, I’ve always had mine on a windowsill that gets maybe 3 hours of direct light a day, so when I put them under the grow lights for the first time most of them got sunburnt. My lights are about 6-8 inches from each plant. So if you do get grow lights, I’d start out only using them for about 6-8 hours for a couple weeks in order to get them used to the bright light.
I do have a graptosedum that’s been under the lights 12 hours a day, maybe 6 inches from the light and it’s doing fine, so it really depends on the plant. You just have to test it out and see what works for you and your babes.
Yeah for sure! I haven't tested them on your average houseplant but for the succulents they seem to love it! Right now I have 8 lights per shelf which is a total of ~8800 lumens which lets the plants retain their beautiful colouring.
Those are the ones I am using but if you're in the states I believe the same lights are sold under the Barrina name!
If you've got any more questions let me know!
Succulents NEED south facing or they will wilt like this and get sad. She also looks overwatered so she will rot if she continues to be overwatered. I used to be an active assistant at r/succulents so I highly recommend you head over there and read the sidebar. I use these: lights as do many others and they work extremely well.
These are lightweight, LED, don’t give off heat, and are easy to attach to shelves with Velcro strips.
These are similar but have the correct specs. I use them and they work well
I use kihung brand lights. They work very well, are lightweight, and easy to attach with Velcro strips to shelves. Dont forget that grow lights are not like sunlight and you will need to keep your succs 2-8 inches away from the light for them to work.
Here’s a link to the ones I use
It’s this one. Trust me. If I say myself and maanny others use and swear by it, it works. I’ve had succulents for almost 2 years. I used to be one of the succulent community’s regular commenters for those who asked for help. I saw way too many “grow lights” that many thought were suitable because it said “grow lights” or it was fancy and expensive, but the succulents would stretch and op would wonder why. Because the grow lights did not have enough light power. You are building a virtual sun in your room for them, so yes I recommend Kihung. Still don’t believe me? Go to r/succulents and in their sidebar you will see grow light recommendations (including Kihung) and how to pick the right grow lights. In their 2018 and 2019 overwintering megathread you can also see grow light setups. Good luck.
I was struggling figuring out which ones to go with too but after reading the overwintering threads on here I think these are a good bet -I will say the main attraction is the size for me because I knew I would need to keep the plants in a small space, but they meet all of the specs needed and a combination of this sub/reviews on Amazon I think they’ll be good!
So I bought these ones off amazon because someone in another post said that’s what they use and that they work, and they do seem to be doing the job, but I’m sorta second guessing myself and going to do some research when I got some time tonight. Looking at ordering different lights right now though.
Thank you! I chose these from Amazon. I just removed the covers so the LEDs shine right onto the plants. Luckily the cover pops out really easily! I purchased two packs so I have four on each shelf.
These from Amazon. I got them based on other posts on this sub and I must say I am absolutely in love. I only use three for my plants, but I also use one in my cave like closet lol
I got them on Amazon Canada here's the link maybe you can find a comparable product. (Pack of 8) Kihung Under Cabinet... [link] Was pretty good pricing, the lights are really lightweight and I've super glued earth magnets on them so I can move them around.
I use kihung brand lights from amazon, they are LED, super lightweight, and have the recommended 6,000k. Although, depending on the size of your collection, these could be overkill as it comes with 8 lights.
More information:
Potting mix: uni-grow cactus mix
Light: These lights on 12 hours a day on a dedicated shelf. I didn't introduce it to the light slowly. My mistake, I'm assuming the damage on the under side of the leaves is sun burn?
Weather: Seattle, WA, indoors
Watering: followed instructions from Leaf & clay to not water it after potting for a few days, so I waited a week to lightly water. Watered lightly again a couple of data ago, afraid of over watering it at this point
I've been growing succulents/cacti for years, but never had anything more than the light from my windows to help them grow. I did a ton of research on what I needed for a decent indoor setup and finally settled on these lights and this shelf. I have my lights connected to an auto timer set for ~12 hours of light each day. I couldn't be happier with my first setup and it only cost around $120 total!
I find these to work great for the price, you just need to keep them close, 1-3" away.
or bulbs in reflector clamp lamps or in a desk lamp
I started collecting succulents a little over a year ago and my collection/obsession has grown immensely. I’ve learned so much from personal experience, research, talking with growers and sellers, and of course Reddit. I’ve recently started thinking a lot about what I would do differently in the beginning if I knew what I know now and wanted to share my thoughts/start a discussion.
Growlights -A necessity if you have to keep your succs indoors for part or all of the year and care about keeping them from etiolating. -Your succs probably need to be closer to the light than you think (a few of mine are 5-6 inches away at MOST) -The lights I use are lightweight, have the correct specs, (6,500k, 2,000lumens) and are easy to attach to shelves with Velcro strips. Here they are:
Systemic pesticide: I haven’t had too much trouble with pests, aside from the occasional bout with mealy bugs that I’ve been able to catch quickly. With my collection continuously growing, I figured it was best to start using a systemic to help prevent infestations. This one was recommended to me by a grower and I just started using it a few months ago. It’s a very fine, rock like material that gets mixed into the top layer of soil.
Systemic Fungicide: Lucky as I am to have not battled many pests, I am currently battling some sort of fungus on many of my succs and can’t help but think if I would have started using a systemic long ago that it could have been prevented. (I also don’t think I had strong enough airflow while they were inside over winter, definitely going to be more proactive about it this coming winter) I JUST started using this one which both prevents and treats. I have high hopes that it will help! I used it by mixing it into water.
I could have added so much more to this post but I’ll cut it off here. If anyone wants to discuss these or any other topics in the comments, bring it on!
here's a link to what i purchased in may 2019. let me know if you have any specific questions.
2 ft. lights.
I use these.
One shelf has three, another shelf has five.
On for fourteen to sixteen hours a day.
Plants four inches away from light.
Already mentioned in another comment but here's the Amazon page! Likewise, if you're American I would suggest the barrina branded version
Yeah, I haven't seen an Overwinter 2020 thread, but I use these guys recommended from a previous overwinter thread:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF7C7KF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I fastened them to shelves with zip ties (2-4 inches away from my plants, sometimes closer) and mimic summer lighting by keeping them on a timer from about 6:30 am-10 pm. I'm in zone 6B and my succs still have their summer sunstressed colors - some are still flowering!
While I'm at it, I'll recommend this humidifier that I'm using for my humidity loving plants:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W3RWG49/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have them all grouped together with this guy in the middle and they seem to be doing well so far!
Thanks! How much warmer is it compared to the room? I have some grow lights I really like from Amazon but they might not be what you're looking for.
Criticisms and recommendations welcome!
These are the lights I used: [link] (got them from the over wintering mega thread)
Based on the overwintering thread, I bought these:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF7C7KF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I zip tied them to my shelves.
No, I'm sorry. If you search the various plant reddits, you'll see you need at least 6500 Kelvin and 1000 lumens to make a difference. And the plants need to be very close to the light. There are a lot of recommendations and pictures of various setups. I happened to buy these, based on reddit recommendations. I have them zip tied to shelves and about 4-6 inches above my plants.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF7C7KF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These ones, someone else recommended them to me on this sub a few weeks ago:
I use these [link]
Yes, both the lights and shelving were purchased from amazon. I’m going to try attaching the links below.
(Pack of 8) Kihung Under Cabinet... [link]
Finnhomy 8-Tier Wire Shelving Unit Adjustable Steel Wire Rack Shelving 8 Shelves Steel Storage Rack or Two 4-Tier Shelving Units with PE mat, Stable L [link]
Don't buy cheap lights marketed as "grow light" for use.
Those are notoriously weak and don't do anything.
You will need 6,500 K and at least 2,000 Lumens per square foot.
The light will be like four inches above.
Turn on for at least twelve hours.
There are many lights you can buy at 6,500 K.
Just a matter of adding up all the bulbs to get the Lumens.
Get a pack of these.
Install into some of these.
Or if you have a self, use these.
EDIT: I don't think the minimum work for Sempervivum.
Sempervivum and some Echeveria really do need crazy light.
I personally use item linked in Amazon.
Keep all my plants good and tight.
I don't have Sempervivum.
She lives indoors under lights and was one of the main motivators for my buying everything to put up a shelf, the window light wasn't enough and her blush had faded!
Shelf: [link]
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I looked through the last 2 overwintering threads and ended up with these:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF7C7KF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I looked through the last 2 overwintering threads and ended up with these:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF7C7KF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm in zone 6b and it's hard to get succs through the winter. Honestly, I just hope they survive until spring and then I can put them outside. Based on last years overwintering thread, I have these guys ziptied to a shelf:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF7C7KF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My plants are doing well so far. I have some of the 3 arm ones, too, but those are just to supplement light coming through a west facing window.
Those will keep things alive if they're supplementing light from a window, but they're not great. Based on the last overwintering thread, I bought these, because they were recommended so many times:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF7C7KF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ziptied them to shelves and my plants are thriving!
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I use these ones from Amazon. I’ve had them for 8 months now and my plants have done better then ever with them.
I also have these to make them automated and it’s been seamless.
I’ve had a redditor’s post saved for months with this exact same set-up, and now that I finally have it set-up, I wanted to share because it’s a very space-friendly grow light area for keeping plants indoors. I’ve had this for about two weeks, and the difference I’ve seen in my succulents already is AMAZING! I love in MN so keeping my plants outside is not really an option for 3/4 of the year. I did struggle with some sunburn at first because I introduced them to the full light too quick, but we’ve figured it out now.
Link to lights: (Pack of 8) Kihung Under Cabinet Light 2ft,10W,1100lm,6500K (Super Bright White),Utility led Shop Light, LED Ceiling Light and T5 LED Tube Light Fixture, Corded Electric with Built-in ON/Off Switch [link]
Link to shelf: [link]
I hope this helps someone as much as it helped me!
Yes. Grow lights are a thing. Something like these.
Let me just link some popular lighting options that are most often suggested (apologies in advanced, these are US based links):
Philips Florescent Bulb 4pk, these will fit in a standard lamp fixture.
Philips CFL Bulb 8pk, similar to above, just more bulbs.
These are cheap and work perfectly for succulents!
(Pack of 8) Kihung Under Cabinet... [link]
I have these. They’re technically not grow lights but they work perfectly for succulents!
(Pack of 8) Kihung Under Cabinet... [link]
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF7C7KF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They were recommended on last year's grow light thread. It's my first winter needing grow lights, so I can't personally recommend them yet, but they were really easy to set up. I used zip ties to secure them to my shelves. I have another, larger shelf in my basement with them, too.
They're not. You need lights on each shelf and they need to be significantly brighter. Based on posts here, I bought these:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF7C7KF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I zip tied them to my shelves and they're 3-6 inches away from my plants.
I bought these lights after looking through last year's winter setup discussion: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF7C7KF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I am NOT a technical person, but I hooked them up easily. I used zip ties to attach them to the shelves.
I bought these shelves: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073TSLM6C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If I could do it again, I'd buy shelves that are about 6 inches wider, but this will be in a corner, so it doesn't have to look pretty. I like that these shelves are on wheels so I can move it all to the bathroom/kitchen to water. I know there's no room for lights on top, but this will be near a south facing door with a window cutout, so I'll probably just rotate the plants occasionally.
I saw someone post a link a while back to these basic grow lights that weren't too expensive.
My house is in a fairly wooded area and none of my windows get much light so I got some of these for my succulents but I think I'm gonna get some of the other ones too so that I can keep some herbs growing in the house over winter.
And also buy more plants 🤣
I zip tied these bad boys to my shelves.
These:
I use these. So far my succulents are really happy. They are growing more compact
This is how you get light to the plant without major loss of lumens.
And they have different sizes.
Your current set up it not reflecting the light that is lost.
So by using the reflector, you get more light to the plant.
And then just use multiple light bulb and multiple reflectors.
You already have a pack of light bulbs.
So you can then get some reflectors to use with.
And these lights are the good stuff, if you using light bulbs.
They are 2,800 Lumens per bulb.
If you want to upgrade.
I hope your new purchase works for you.
You buying the $25 double head light thing.
Many those type of lights do not work well, or not at all.
But that is just what I read from others are saying, not me.
My personal set up, I went to T5 LED.
This is how I give my plants the Kelvin and Lumens.
And with those, I have the compact and non-etiolate as can be.
There are of course some plants that just can't do indoors.
Sempervivum, never seen a successful indoor one.
Echeveria, some really want the outside light.
I use these!
They're LEDs I got on Amazon for relatively cheap. I've had them for 8 months and I have no complaints. Here's the link to the Canadian product (Pack of 8) Kihung Under Cabinet... [link]
I bought these 2-ft lights from Amazon and set them up on a couple of 2-ft wide wire shelves I got from Target. I have them plugged into a timer so they turn on at 6am and turn off at 9pm on their own. It has been working out really well!
Here are some photos of my setup and some before and afters of some of the babies.
Are these lights okay? Or are they too weak? I need 2 ft long lights.
I was looking for cheap lights so these ones worked great but need to be quite close to your plants for stress coloring.
or bulbs in reflector clamp lamps or in a desk lamp