Is it possible to supplement a plant with glucose?
Soumil Yarlagadda
20 days ago
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has anyone had sucess with just supplemental lighting?
Comments (2)A light will provide all the light required if the frequencys given off are correct, most of my plants have not seen more than a month of sun this year the growlamps sold will work as a 100% light source, i dont like the CFL lamps as they need to be so close to a plant to work (nearly touching) , but they work fine if you have only a couple of plants, if you have more plants, then the best way is to get a sodium or metal halide lamp, put it about 2 meters above the plants and they will grow quickly put it further away and it will cover more plants...See MoreCould I get advice for supplemental grow lights for my kitchen?
Comments (7)Sarah, I think I was more concerned about the money spent than too much light. As you mention, window light is hardly anything compared to the lights, especially in winter. Sun in the summer is decent. At this point I need some time to go by, maybe even a couple of seasons, to really see exactly how well the lights doing for the plants. My Echeverias are coloring up well. As far as cactus flowering, I'll have to see. The only thing I can do for the lower level is to raise the plants. I could possibly add another Sunblaster to the middle level (upper one in the latest photo), but I don't know if it will be optimal. I hope it's enough to at least prevent etiolated plants, which is what caused me to give up on Echeverias and lose some interest in growing succulents. My plants are increasing enough already that it's the basement where I normally grow seeds, cuttings and Coleus that might need more lights, but that's another story....See Moreplanting cuttings of similar houseplants together, is it possible?
Comments (19)I have floor to ceiling windows all around rooms..roughly 14'-7'-26',and.. I think.. I keep living room presentable for guests and family :), this is a little piece of it: the spare bedroom is sort of a plant nursery/craft-studio and I have 7' tall shelves running along windows in various stages of disarray :..especially in winter, when I have to bring plants from the balcony...this is a view between the window and the shelf, where you can still see something. it's from march, so still very crowded with extra plants. it is facing west : so is usually back-lit for pic-taking. and it's a wall of greenery. I still call it a hobby, although it takes too much time and effort. I converted all my plants to bottom or top water-wicking, so I can still take vacations even in the heat of summer! even leaving my balcony totally unattended for weeks on end at 85-90F. but filling water reservoirs takes a lot of time and effort, of course. in general I can prepare a 2-3week absence in 5-7 days. I don't use lights, as I have great light as is. but some of my begonias and episcias could definitely benefit from artificial lighting, part of the year at least. hence my interest :). I've found several possible led-clamps like yours that I might get on Amazon. they are quite good looking (I am averse to industrial set-up..at this moment at least LOL). I have some space left that is away from windows (God help me! ..to utilize my capacity to the max ..;)..). Where the lights might be quite handy.. so TY for the link..the bedroom might be violet-purple soon …(insane giggling..)...See MoreAny possibility of planting roses here?
Comments (10)I think from an aesthetic point of view, potted roses may not look great in the space. In addition the space looks narrow and I think pruning and deadheading may be a nightmare. If this is my garden and I have extra money to spare, I would create a terrace like garden with a raised bed. Ideally the stones look similar like the one you have but narrow ones behind the fence. Probably hassle free perennials or small evergreen should fill the space instead. Where I would grow roses instead is the patch of lawn near your house. It would be easier to take care of them and you can literally admire and smell them Up close....See MoreSoumil Yarlagadda
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