Yup. 5 days isn't much. Just think of all those violets that go through the mail in the total darkness of a cardboard box. And I personally have left plants in insufficient light for extended periods of time (we're talking months) and almost unwatered... I put em back in the windowsill and they just bounced right back. Now I'm not by any means encouraging such treatment (I only did this for certain plants because they were iffy and I wanted to separate them from others and wasn't sure if I wanted to keep them) and they are by no means happy... they decline and don't bloom... but they survive remarkably well. In fact, they really impressed me with their resilience.

Anyway, starting their lights tomorrow should be just fine. Make sure to take care of yourself too!

Hi Lucille,
I agree with quinnfyre, I have had plants neglected to a point where they almost expired. As long as there is some spark of life left in the plant there is hope. AV's are tough little plants that grow in spite of us and I am sure that 5 days would be a minor setback if any.
Fred in NJ

Good to hear you and the plants are fine though and I hope there wasn't too much damage. My aunt and cousin both went thru one in Flordia a couple years ago and it's quite a lot to deal with. Take care. tish