I mean are plants compatible with fluorescent lights? or sunlight is a must? I have a little space in front of the entrance door with no natural light, but a fluorescent light is always on.
2006-06-20 21:32:47 · 14 answers · asked by hana 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
get a full spectrum flourescent bulb, they cost a little more, but are much better for the plants. they need to be replaced every six months for maximum effectiveness. you won't notice a difference in the light, but the plants will.
"white" full spectrum mimics natural light
"red" ones have more infrared light
"blue" ones have more ultraviolet
2006-06-20 21:37:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
They do quite well actually. If the fluorescent has a blue tint it's even better. In fact, there are special "grow lights" that are blue light bulbs marketed especially for that.
2006-06-20 21:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by Soonergirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can grow seedlings and small plants under fluorescent light.
You might want to look into high intensity discharge (HIDs)
Specifically metal halides and high pressure sodium.
They are much better for indoor plant growth
2006-06-20 21:38:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some plants can grow under fluorescent light. it depends on the type of plant.
2006-06-20 21:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by Chowder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, any plant. I think they need usually about 2 lamp per square meter. But also climate should be suitable for plants too, humidity, temperature. Hope you will use this advice not for growing canabis in a cellar...
2006-06-20 21:36:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the office type flourescent light. You must buy specific light for growing from nursery. These come in many different wattages and prices.
2006-06-29 16:17:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wilko's
2016-03-26 23:37:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but you need to buy what is called a grow light or a full spectrum light bulb.
2006-06-20 21:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what kind of plants and what kind of fluorescent your talking about..
2006-06-20 21:34:43 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try it out , if your lucky it may grow. Watch it , if it droops or starts drying up then it needs sunlight.Time to shift.
2006-06-20 21:37:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋