To be effective, grow lights really need to be on for at least 8-10 hours a day. This can vary up to 16 hours, depending on the conditions. That’s why LED grow lights are so popular – when they have to be left on all day, it’s best to use an energy efficient type! Always position a grow light above the plant.
Beside above, what plants grow well under grow lights?
Plants that Thrive in Artificial Light
- Pothos.
- Peace lily.
- Cast iron plant.
- Peacock plant.
- Snake plant.
- Sword fern.
- Philodendrons.
- Peperomia.
People also ask, how often should you water plants under grow lights?
Check water daily. Seedlings should be moist, but not soggy. Overwatering is the number one killer of plants.
Can plants get too much artificial light?
Duration of Light
Most houseplants do well with 12-16 hours of artificial fluorescent light each day. Too little light will result in elongated, spindly growth and too much light will cause a plant to wilt, color to fade, soil to become excessively dry and foliage to burn.
Can plants live off of artificial light?
Sunlight is the perfect balance of wavelengths necessary for plant growth and blooming, but you can also use artificial light to help your plants along. In fact, low-light foliage plants (such as pothos and peace lily) can grow quite nicely in windowless offices with enough artificial light.
Can you grow spinach under grow lights?
Place the flat six inches under the light source when the spinach seedlings have their first set of leaves. They will need to remain under the lights for 14 to 16 hours per day. Fertilize the spinach seedlings with fish emulsion, the same day you place them under the lights.
