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Professional growers don´t just look at how bright a light looks to the human eye. Theylook at PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) and the quality of the diodes. Most proshave moved away from the blurple (blue-purple) lights of the past and...
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Many hobbyists hesitate to use grow lights because they fear a massive electricity bill.However, modern LED technology is incredibly efficient compared to old-school HPS orfluorescent bulbs. To calculate the cost, you only need three numbers: the actual wattage ofthe light,...
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The short answer? Yes, but they are worth the effort. Because the white or yellow parts of avariegated leaf lack chlorophyll, they cannot photosynthesize. This means the green parts ofthe leaf have to work twice as hard to support the...
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In the plant world, regular usually means a solid, vibrant green. This green comes fromchlorophyll, the engine that turns sunlight into food. A variegated plant, however, is abiological rebel. It features splashes, stripes, or sectors of white, yellow, or cream....
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Winter is often the danger zone for indoor tropicals. Most of these plants hail from regionswhere the temperature never drops below 15°C and humidity stays consistently high. Whenour heaters kick on, the air dries out, and light levels plummet, sending...
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