LED Bulbs for Grow Lights
You can use any LED bulb to grow plants if they are emitting enough light. Plants often also look for warmth to come from the light source and we know LED bulbs do not provide much of that.
Likewise, do plants grow better with artificial light or sunlight?
Generally, sunlight is best for plant growth, since artificial lights cannot replicate the specific colors of light (wavelengths) that are optimal for plants.
Simply so, what type of artificial light is best for plants?
Artificial lighting:
- Fluorescent lights are by far the most economical and easy choice for houseplants. …
- Incandescent lights give off a lot of heat and should be placed farther away from plant foliage. …
- LED lights are also a low heat, energy-efficient artificial light source.
What type of light is best for growing plants?
The Right Color
Like plants growing outdoors in the sunlight, indoor plants grow best under full-spectrum bulbs, which produce a balance of cool and warm light that replicates the natural solar spectrum. They’re excellent for seedlings as well as houseplants, culinary herbs and other plants.
Do plants need darkness?
Plants do need that period of darkness for their metabolism to work properly. They are not designed to create food non-stop, and it will do them harm in the long term to put them in this sort of situation. So, yes, plants need their darkness just as much as they need their light.
Can artificial light be used for photosynthesis?
Yes, photosynthesis can take place in artificial light if the plant is exposed to the correct wavelength of light. Photosynthesis is the natural process by which plants use chlorophyll to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide and convert it to sugar in the presence of sunlight.
