I'm growing about 40 plumerias under T-5 high output florescent light bulbs in a basement room with very good success. I've got a Dwarf Deciduous in bloom right now with lots of buds due to open, and four other varieties in bud. I've had 1 year seedlings bloom under these lights. Quite a few are now loosing their old leaves but pushing out new ones, so not much of a dormancy. I've finally learned how to control the spider mites with a mitacide that includes neem oil. I've learned to water the plants into a drainage bucket since fertilizer salts build up in the soil. Also not to over fertilize. It's interesting what you learn through trail and error.

Very nice. Here is what I got going in my garage. It's not much but when it rains and is real cold outside my plumeria love this space. Plus it's good for my cutting I trying to root. As you can see my big rainbow cutting has just taken off in this space. You can't see it too well but there is a 12"x48" heat mat on top of my surfboard sock and it keep the bottoms nice and warm.

Hi Kevin, I really like the name...sounds perfect for the colors and the history of this beauty! So, we will anticipate the beginning of "Arctic Sunrise" The coloration does represent all of the above and since it is from the "arctic tropical " grower... It seems appropriate . I would love to smell the fragrance of this one...that is one gorgeous bloom! Jen is right... I bet the fragrance is to die for... Love the color of your DR too! Lol.. YOU talk of my gardening? If others could see your set up and what you grow... They would be amazed as I was.. So, don't you think for one moment .. Lol... You are in Utah! The tropicals and palms and other plants you have are awesome... Your yard in the spring with the snow capped Rockies in the background are to die for... You are the gardening pro! I just have a few... :) So sorry to here about your knee. Will they or have you had surgery? My DH just had a full knee replacement and it has been tough... I certainly hope your knee gets better soon, What a terrible accident..My son was telling me about the trees and the hidden stumps...worried me to death. But I know he had a ball. It isn't everyday when you have conditions like that.. You snowboarders... There is no " boundaries". Is there? He especially liked boarding between the Aspens and other trees... But in that powder, it's so hard to " move those trees" when they get in the way. He told me about a few close calls once he was home.. Sheesh! I'll stick to skiing. I did try boarding a few years back.. Didn't have a problem with all of the basics, but once you catch an edge... BAM! You are down quick. Once I saw stars and I thought " why am I doing this... I can ski any mountain, so why am I beating myself up ..." I haven't tried boarding since, :-) Love the champagne powder... I only had that chance once,. that was in Aspen. What a place... Whistler, BC had good powder, but nothing like our Rockies... Most of my DR 's are waking up before my Plumeria, but the Plumies are starting to stretch and yawn.. ;-). they are ready to grow and bloom. Hopefully, I will have a good season like last year. Good luck with your knee, Kevin... Be careful this spring.. Have your strong son help you with those palms.. I'll be looking for the pics on the other forum! Lynn .. I would love to visit you some day...thank you for the invite! How kind! There is this wonderful restaurant in Laguna..... I had to hide my map to this place when I was there last... The secret map may reappear soon! Lol... Great places to see out your way.. You are so lucky! Believe me, not everything grows for me... Lol! I wish that was true...thank you for the kind words... So sweet! Thank you again. Laura

I have done germinating/ starting from seed indoor a couple of times. heat mat is not an absolute MUST HAVE. And it is needed just for germinating. From there on tomato seedlings will need light, in the right amount. Also, tomato seedlings are fairly fast growing(as compared to peppers). So, depending on your indoor resource , you have to start it NOT too early. 6 to 8 weeks before plant out time is mostly recommended. As far as your main question, I don't think there is much difference. All mato seedlings, IMO, need fair amount of light.