Enchanting Floral Gardening: Nature's Palette
  • Flowers & Plants
  • Gardening Knowledge
    • Light
    • Watering
    • Fertilizing
    • Pruning
    • Soil
    • Repotting
    • Temperature
  • Pests & Diseases
  • Flower Fertilizers & Pesticides
  • Gardening Tools
    • Flowerpot
    • Gardening Scissors
    • Gardening Gloves
    • Shovel
    • Watering Can
    • Gardening Stand
No Result
View All Result
Enchanting Floral Gardening: Nature's Palette
No Result
View All Result
Home Light

How to Choose the Best Lighting Increments for Most Plants

nnxt by nnxt
2024-12-25
in Light
0
How to Choose the Best Lighting Increments for Most Plants
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with my plants, trying to figure out the best way to light them up. It’s been a journey, let me tell you. Started with just sticking them in whatever corner of the house had a bit of sun. That didn’t go too well. Some of them were looking pretty sad, all stretched out and pale.

So, I got a bit more serious about it. I did some digging on the internet, nothing too fancy, just some basic tips. Found out that plants really dig those red and blue lights for photosynthesis, especially when they’re getting established. Makes sense, I guess. But, honestly, my place doesn’t get that much natural light, so I had to get creative.

Related articles

How much sun do they need, should seedlings be in direct sunlight? A quick and simple guide for beginners.

Getting staghorn fern lighting right indoors? (This essential guide will show you how to succeed)

How to Choose the Best Lighting Increments for Most Plants

First thing I did was buy some grow lights. Full-spectrum ones, you know, with red, blue, and white light. Figured that was the best bet since it’s supposed to be good for all stages of plant growth. I set them up, started with a basic 12-hour on, 12-hour off schedule. Thought I was doing great.

But then, I noticed some of my plants still weren’t happy. Too much light, maybe? I started playing around with the distance between the lights and the plants. Moved them further away, closer, you name it. Also experimented with the timing. Some days, I’d give them 14 hours of light, other days just 10. It was all over the place.

Here’s a neat trick I picked up: the hand shadow test. Basically, around noon, when the sun’s supposed to be brightest, you hold your hand up where your plant is and look at the shadow. If it’s all crisp and clear, that’s high light. If it’s faint, that’s low light. It’s not super scientific, but it gave me a better idea of what my plants were dealing with.

After a lot of trial and error, I think I’ve finally cracked the code, at least for most of my plants. Here’s what I’ve landed on:

  • For my leafy greens: They seem to love about 14-16 hours of light. I keep the grow lights about 12 inches away.
  • For my flowering plants: They’re a bit trickier. I give them around 12-14 hours of light, but I adjust the distance based on the plant. Some like it closer, some further away.
  • For my succulents: These guys are tough. They can handle a lot of light, but I still give them a break. About 14 hours of light, and I keep the lights a bit further away, like 18-24 inches.

It’s been a lot of work, but honestly, it’s been worth it. Seeing my plants thrive, not just survive, is a pretty great feeling. Plus, my place looks way better with all these happy, healthy plants around.

Keep experimenting!

My green babies have never been better. It took me a while to figure it all out. Keep trying new things with your plants and I bet you’ll be a pro in no time.

nnxt

nnxt

Related Posts

How much sun do they need, should seedlings be in direct sunlight? A quick and simple guide for beginners.

How much sun do they need, should seedlings be in direct sunlight? A quick and simple guide for beginners.

by nnxt
2025-06-09
0

Okay, let’s talk about seedlings and sunlight. It’s something I’ve played around with a lot over the years, and boy, did I make some mistakes at...

Getting staghorn fern lighting right indoors? (This essential guide will show you how to succeed)

by jim
2025-06-08
0

Alright, let’s talk staghorn fern lighting. Everyone says, “Oh, they need bright, indirect light.” Sounds simple, right? Wrong. At least, it wasn’t for me at the...

Bad swiss cheese plant lighting making leaves yellow? Fix your plants light problems with these easy steps now.

Bad swiss cheese plant lighting making leaves yellow? Fix your plants light problems with these easy steps now.

by jim
2025-05-31
0

Alright, so let’s talk about my Swiss cheese plant, or Monstera deliciosa if you want to get fancy, and the whole lighting saga I went through....

Is buying a used grow light a smart move? Understand all the benefits and potential risks first.

Is buying a used grow light a smart move? Understand all the benefits and potential risks first.

by nnxt
2025-05-23
0

My Journey with a Grow Light Alright, so I figured I’d share a bit about my recent dive into using a grow light. It all started...

What wandering jew light does your plant actually prefer? Get simple answers now and watch your plant thrive!

What wandering jew light does your plant actually prefer? Get simple answers now and watch your plant thrive!

by jim
2025-05-22
0

So, this wandering jew plant, right? Everyone goes on about how they’re super easy, practically grow themselves. Well, lemme tell ya, mine wasn’t exactly living its...

Next Post
aglaonema soil secrets: keep your chinese evergreen thriving

aglaonema soil secrets: keep your chinese evergreen thriving

alocasia lighting: how much light does your alocasia really need?

alocasia lighting: how much light does your alocasia really need?

Frosty Ferns Care: How to Avoid Common Mistakes in daily life?

Frosty Ferns Care: How to Avoid Common Mistakes in daily life?

CATEGORIES

  • Fertilizing
  • Flower Fertilizers & Pesticides
  • Flowerpot
  • Flowers & Plants
  • Gardening Gloves
  • Gardening Knowledge
  • Gardening Scissors
  • Gardening Stand
  • Gardening Tools
  • Light
  • Pests & Diseases
  • Pruning
  • Repotting
  • Shovel
  • Soil
  • Temperature
  • Watering
  • Watering Can

RECOMMENDED

Looking for a Plant Stand for Hanging Basket? Heres How to Get the Perfect One!
Gardening Stand

Looking for a Plant Stand for Hanging Basket? Heres How to Get the Perfect One!

2024-12-23
Best Flat Head Shovel for Your Garden: Get it now!
Shovel

Best Flat Head Shovel for Your Garden: Get it now!

2025-03-22
Enchanting Floral Gardening: Nature's Palette

Gardening is actually easy

94339887ba0b48118d17e18d1112938b
roses-bouquet-congratulations-arrangement-68570
17071874890767616772_3_ainote_new
pexels-david-bartus-43782-714918
pexels-photo-298246
u=1477108710,1302668665&fm=253&fmt=auto&app=138&f=JPEG
Elevating Your Gardening Stand: Cultivating a Sanctuary of Wellness and Harmony
pexels-photo-85773
1704070288593363160_7_ainote_new
pexels-photo-931179
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy

© 2025 Bloom Melody - https://www.bloommelody.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Flowers & Plants
  • Gardening Knowledge
    • Light
    • Watering
    • Fertilizing
    • Pruning
    • Soil
    • Repotting
    • Temperature
  • Pests & Diseases
  • Flower Fertilizers & Pesticides
  • Gardening Tools
    • Flowerpot
    • Gardening Scissors
    • Gardening Gloves
    • Shovel
    • Watering Can
    • Gardening Stand

© 2025 Bloom Melody - https://www.bloommelody.com