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How is a light bulb better for growing plants then a fluorescent?
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The light spectrum from an incandescent (a bulb) is closer to the spectrum of the sun than what comes from a fluorescent.
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If you have a 30 gallon planted aquarium is a 17 watt fluorescent light good enough to keep the plants growing?
no
What light is better a fluorescent light or incandescent light to grow a plant?
Definitely fluorescent. Incandescent lights are extremely inefficient and spend most of their energy producing heat rather than light. This is why an incandescent lightbulb gets so much hotter than a fluorescent one.
What light is better for plants?
Sun light is better for plants to perform photosynthesis and red spectrum of light is more useful in this process.
Can a plant grow with a blue light?
Blue light is important for plant growth. This is the light that foliage requires to grow, so without blue light, even if it is not visible separately to humans, plants will not grow. Blue light is a normal part of sunlight and is the type of light provided by standard fluorescent light bulbs.
Why do plants respond more to this type of light?
because some wavelengths are more simliar to the ones the sun emits and natural light is best for growing plants in which case the more similar they are to the sun's wavelengths they are, the better it is for the plants.
Fluorescent HID lights best accompany what soil type?
Fluorescent HID lights work well with all types of soil, instead try matching the type of fluorescent light with the type of plant you're growing. Standard fluorescent give of duller light and work better with starting a plant that will eventually go outside. Compact fluorescent, on the other hand, give of much more light and work best with growing larger plants indoors.
If you have a 30 gallon planted aquarium is a 17 watt fluorescent light good enough to keep the plants growing?
no
What light is better for growing plants faster?
sunlight
What is the best amount of sunlight and water for growing violets?
The best light is either fluorescent light or natural indirect light, not direct sunlight or your plants will receive burn marks. Keep plants moist, let dry out a tiny bit then water them again.
Can aquarium plants live with fluorescent light?
There are special fluoro tubes that are made for growing plants. One brand that comes to mind and does a reasonable job, is easy and reasonably cheap to get here in Australia, is "Growlux".
Is a incandescent better than a fluorescent?
For most purposes fluorescent is better; they convert a greater percentage of electricity to light, and thus have less losses.
What are some good light bulb types I can use for growing plants?
You can use compact fluorescent lights. They may be more expensive at the time, but they will save you money on your electric bill and they will last longer.
Compact fluorescent lights are better for both our wallet and the environment but do they produce better light than the traditional incandescent bulbs?
Yes, the compact fluorescent light produce more light as compared to the same wattage of incandescent light, it is scientifically proved.
What light is better a fluorescent light or incandescent light to grow a plant?
Definitely fluorescent. Incandescent lights are extremely inefficient and spend most of their energy producing heat rather than light. This is why an incandescent lightbulb gets so much hotter than a fluorescent one.
What are the best fluorescent bulbs for a bookstore?
There is no fluorescent light bulb that is better then any other. That is why they are suggested to be used since they have no different objects.
Do plants tast better in natural light or in artifcial light?
Photons of light are photons of light and the most photons per growing day wins the taste prize. Ill posed question.
Will plants grow as well inside with plant lights?
Fluorescent light works for most of plants and even aquarium fish. But when it comes to special races of plants, such as mariguana or some philotherms, HPS or MH can achieve a better effect. Check the link below for more detail about fluorescent light.
