T8s are what I use with my violets.

Dora

Thank you for your reply Dora. Can you elaborate as to wattage, kelvin rating, and space between your lights and violets, and what type of violets you grow (standard or mini)? Thanks so much

I'm out of town right now on business; however, I'll be home on Wednesday to confirm the answers to your questions if still necessary.

My bulbs are10-12 inches apart on plant light fixtures. I grow 95% minis/semi minis and 5% standards. I have a few other gesnariads in there too.

I remember reading on here (perhaps from Fred, Barbara, Nancy?) that when I replace my bulbs that came with the plant lights, to use the T8's so I did.

My plants are kicking butt and taking names (except for my [what seems like] permanent struggle with thrips)

We have our plant display and sale this coming Saturday the 25th and I've got [at last count] about 170 plants to contribute. As you probably suspect, this allows me to justify my perpetual state of 'gathering new plants' becuase I'm growing for sale at a show. :)

Dora