Hi guys! I need some help! I recently made the Ikea greenhouse, and I was wondering if this is enough light for my Anthurium seedlings? (And some Philo White Wizard babies too). I’m currently using two Barrina T5 Strip Grow Lights, but I’m unsure if I should just be using one instead.
The wattage of each light is 5W. I’m putting the light about 12-13 inches away from the plants.
Pic #1: This is using one grow light
Pic #2: This is using two grow lights
Pic #3: Their regular temperature and humidity.
This is my first time owning a greenhouse so please help! 🙏 Let me know if you want any details!
by hmo77
2 Comments
Yes this looks good to me. If the anthurium leaves begin to look “bleached” I would move it the furthest away from the light as possible (the corners versus the middle).
Ppfd on T5’s isn’t super high. 12 inches is around 60. AI say optimal range for most aroids is 80 to 350. I feel like I remember most alocasia pups being around 200.
https://preview.redd.it/mhcg1008c8af1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c61f85690fd91cc08c8b060d56206e46ee110889
That being said, I use one T5 at 10 inches and it’s perfectly fine.