Are regular lamps suitable for supplementary lighting of indoor flowers and seedlings: not every gardener knows

07.09.2024 16:07

Growing seedlings is a process that requires concentration and effort from a person.

Lighting is of no small importance here, since without it the plants will wither.

We figure out whether the seedlings will have enough regular light, which every home has, or whether they cannot do without a special phytolamp.

Supplementary lighting for plants

Let's start with the fact that it is absolutely not recommended to use regular incandescent lamps. The heat they emit can cause leaf burns, and they do not emit the spectrum that promotes photosynthesis.

Fluorescent lamps are not a much better option. Their spectrum is still not ideal for plants, and the flickering characteristic of this type of lamp can lead to developmental delays.

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That is why experienced gardeners and summer residents purchase special phytolamps that emit a red-violet glow. These colors are recognized as the most useful and stimulating the growth of seedlings and houseplants.

Irina Tint Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources