What kind of supplementary light is the best to use
A comprehensive analysis of the best supplementary lights to use and related introductions to green plant and flower care, including small techniques for succulent lighting, is provided below.
Supplementary lights can help succulents achieve better growth states and also effectively prevent plant etiolation. In recent years, the application of supplementary lights has become increasingly widespread. Not only are they widely used in agriculture, but their use is also very common in the current gardening community.
Speaking of supplementary lights, their main function is to aid in plant photosynthesis. Some plants must have enhanced lighting to bloom and bear fruit, such as the pitaya we eat. If pitaya relies solely on daylight for growth, it can still reach a normal growth state, but the growth cycle will be longer, and the fruit will be available much later. With the use of supplementary lights, the fruit can be brought to market much earlier.
The use of supplementary lights in plant cultivation is also quite extensive. Many plants must undergo virus removal treatment during the initial propagation stage, such as potatoes. Quality potato seedlings require virus removal treatment, and during this virus-free cultivation process, supplementary lights are necessary to enhance photosynthesis and promote seedling growth.
Supplementary lights are also applied in home care for succulents. To keep succulents healthy and their colors more vibrant, supplementary lights are indispensable. Especially for succulents grown indoors, insufficient sunlight during the day may cause etiolation, and this is when supplementary lights are needed to effectively prevent plant etiolation.
What kind of supplementary light is the best to use
Most supplementary lights are designed for Sedum succulents and cacti, as these two types of succulents have the highest demand for light, especially Sedum succulents. Sedum succulents grown indoors must use supplementary lights. Without them, succulents can maintain their current state, but their color will not reach the best.
What kind of supplementary light is the best to use? How should one choose when purchasing supplementary lights?
Here are two experiences in using supplementary lights:
When purchasing supplementary lights, it is best to choose light bars or light strips. Light bars offer good performance, save energy, and have a longer usable life than light bulbs. The range of light bars is broader, meeting the needs of home succulent care and are relatively safer to use. Light bars have lower wattage, and I personally prefer using purple light bars.
Regarding the purchase of supplementary lights, it is not recommended to choose overly expensive options. An average price of around 30 to 40, with a length of 40cm, is sufficient for use. Choosing purple lights is best as they help succulents achieve better color. In fact, the supplementary lights produced on the market are mostly similar. Some merchants increase the price by adding branding or through promotion by popular succulent bloggers, which naturally drives the price up.
Supplementary lights should be on for about 4 to 6 hours a day. Turn them on after returning home from work and turn them off before going to bed. They do not need to be on for extended periods, as sunlight is still needed during the day.
The methods and introductions shared above regarding the best supplementary lights to use and succulent lighting techniques are for reference and suggestion.