"The problem In the dark days of winter, the whole house is darker, days are shorter, skies are greyer and our tropical houseplants receive far less light than they would in their natural habitat. Leaves fade and growth slows as plants struggle to photosynthesise. The hack Grow lights offer a clever fix, topping up what nature can't provide. But with prices ranging from 15 to 100, are they really worth it?"
"The method Position a full-spectrum LED about 20-30cm above your plants. Set a timer: in a bright spot, three to four hours a day can be enough, while a windowless corner may need six to eight hours. Watch for signs of stress: bleached leaves mean too much light; stretching means too little."
"The test A clip-on LED revived my tired philodendron in a north-facing hallway within weeks, producing healthy, evenly spaced leaves. The verdict Grow lights genuinely help plants maintain healthy growth in winter by restoring a natural balance of light when days are at their darkest. If you really are serious about helping your plants thrive, I believe they are a great investment."
Winter brings darker houses, shorter days and greyer skies, causing tropical houseplants to receive far less light than in their natural habitat. Reduced light causes leaves to fade and growth to slow as plants struggle to photosynthesise. Full-spectrum LED grow lights can top up missing light and restore a natural balance. Position a full-spectrum LED about 20-30 cm above plants and set a timer: three to four hours in a bright spot or six to eight hours in a windowless corner. Watch for bleached leaves (too much light) and stretching (too little). Proper LEDs kept a philodendron healthy within weeks.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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