What is the function of supplemental lighting?
A brief knowledge sharing, discussing the functions of supplemental lighting and the differences between expensive and affordable supplemental lighting in the context of flower cultivation. Let's explore this topic together next.
Supplemental lighting is used in plant and succulent cultivation, but it's not just limited to plants; it's also used in agriculture. For example, with pitaya, to increase the lighting time, merchants use supplemental lighting to illuminate the plants, which enhances photosynthesis and speeds up the growth rate of pitaya, making the fruit more plump.
Supplemental lighting has a similar effect on plants, increasing their exposure to light and enhancing the efficiency of photosynthesis. Fundamentally, it can increase the growth rate of plants, whether flowering or ordinary. If the daily exposure to light can be increased by 3 to 4 hours, the overall growth rate will significantly improve.
Supplemental lighting is more commonly used in succulents, followed by some foliage plants. Succulents have high light requirements, especially Sedum species. If the lighting time is too short, they tend to elongate excessively, which requires the use of supplemental lighting.
There are various types and models of supplemental lighting available on the Chinese market, with prices varying greatly. Some brands have individual lights priced over five to six hundred yuan, and some even approach a thousand yuan. Despite the high cost, many people still purchase these expensive lights.
What is the function of supplemental lighting?
There are both expensive and affordable supplemental lighting options on the market. Cheap lights can be purchased for about thirty to forty yuan, a nearly tenfold price difference. What's the difference between these lights?
The price difference indicates that there are also differences in the quality of the lights. The saying "you get what you pay for" holds true. Expensive lights have their advantages, such as stable light intensity and potentially longer usage time, and they may also be more reliable in quality.
Cheap lights are not unusable. Currently, many succulent enthusiasts choose relatively affordable lights. While the light intensity of these cheaper lights may not be very stable, other than this shortcoming, they have no other major缺点 (deficiencies), and they can still be used for three to four years due to their low cost.