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Need lighting help with succulents.

6 years ago

I've read everything about grow lights that I can handle. There are just so many options. When you look at reviews there are good and bad for everyone.


This will be my first winter and I need to get them in very soon. My plan is to set up a 3 or 4 tier 4 ft shelf system with the big planters on the bottom and smaller pots above along with seedlings. The two big arrangements about about 22" with some plants overhanging so every bit of 4ft. combined. Next to each other this would give me a 2'x4' footprint. Shelving system come in this size so perfect. The room will have almost no natural light.


If i start adding the prices to get grow lights that will be sufficient to cover a 2x4' area times 3 shelves its adding up fast.

I've invested a ton of time and money already so that's just the way it is to keep them healthy here in sunny Buffalo this winter.


I have looked at options from Mars hydro, Aggrobrite. vivaspectra, barrina and many more. I've considered T5 HO fixtures and Led. Most lights cover a square area more then a rectangle except the T5 strips. Barrina looked like a good option but some of the reviews state they are way off in their par and wattage statements. I've included some links and pictures of arrangements I need to take care of. I've also read I can buy regular fluorescent fixtures with the right spectrum and wattage and they will be fine and don't need to be "grow lights."


Just want some help if somebody has some suggestions, Just don't want them to get leggy and ugly this winter. Thanks.





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