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UV light helps plants grow healthier and quicker. It is not required though for most plants to grow and survive.

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Why do plants need direct sunlight?

I believe (do not quote me; I'm not sure) that plants do not need direct sunlight. Plants perform photosynthesis, which requires light from the sun to make energy- and I believe that plants need a wider light spectrum than just visible light. Therefore, plants need sunlight or the closest synthetic approximation (for example, fish tank lights often emit UV rays and possibly others in addition to normal light, letting aquatic plants live).


What do green plants algae and some bacteria need?

Green plants, most algae and some bacteria need access to sunlight, or a source of broad -spectrum visible and UV light. This is because these organisms derive energy from the light.


How can I make a plant bloom without the sun?

Plants typically need sunlight to trigger blooming by providing energy for photosynthesis. If sufficient natural sunlight is not available, you can use artificial grow lights that mimic sunlight to encourage blooming in plants. Be sure to choose the right spectrum of light that promotes flowering in plants.


Why don't plants use UV rays for photosynthesis?

because the ozone in the earth's atmosphere absorbs most UV wavelengths, plants have evolved accordingly. while most pigments developed don't use UV light, some wavelengths are still converted into energy.


Can a plant live without any water or sunlight?

Most plants can not like without sunligth because most plants rely mostly on photosynthesis to create energy, but there are exceptions, such as Indian pipe, which is pigmentless and parasitic.

Related Questions

Does a grow light have UV?

Yes, some grow lights do emit UV light, which can be beneficial for plant growth in certain situations. UV light can help stimulate plant growth and increase the production of certain compounds, but excessive exposure to UV light can also be harmful to plants.


If you block UV rays will your plants grow?

Your plants should still grow if UV rays are blocked.?æ Greenhouse panels are designed to block UV blocking filters, and they grow plants well.


Will plants grow with uv lights?

yerrr


Can you use led lighting to propagate cannabis?

No, I don't believe so. You need UV Light in order to grow plants and the only lighting that gives off those are Florescent lights


What chemicals do you need to grow cannabis?

you need cannabis seeds and a uv light plus a lot of money for the bill and water


Do plants grow better under UV lighting?

== == Several studies have found that UV lights are quite toxic to plants.


Can windows with UV protection kill plants?

Not in my opinion, although I have not tried the experiment for myself!Plants use the energy from light to photosynthesize, and I do not believe the levels of radiation (UV) would affect this.However, if a window garden is what you're after, it might be wise to play it safe and not use the window with UV protection anyway.


How do Plant light bulbs work?

The fluorescent type of light bulbs (correctly called lamps) have a phosphor that besides emitting visible light (400 to 750 nm) also emits some UV enengy in the UV-A range. Plants need visible light and some UV-A to be effective.


Why do plants need direct sunlight?

I believe (do not quote me; I'm not sure) that plants do not need direct sunlight. Plants perform photosynthesis, which requires light from the sun to make energy- and I believe that plants need a wider light spectrum than just visible light. Therefore, plants need sunlight or the closest synthetic approximation (for example, fish tank lights often emit UV rays and possibly others in addition to normal light, letting aquatic plants live).


How do the Yaqui tribe grow their food?

with UV light bulbs


What do green plants algae and some bacteria need?

Green plants, most algae and some bacteria need access to sunlight, or a source of broad -spectrum visible and UV light. This is because these organisms derive energy from the light.


Can UV light radiation effect growth?

Yes. Plant life is known to benefit from UV light. An example is people who grow their own marijuana indoors under UV lights.