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Heating pads?

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:29 pm
by Mrconnor
Do these help create the perfect environment or would you consider them a waste of money?


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Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:30 pm
by Carnies
Only good for keeping the humidity up and warming seedlings, I wouldn't invest if you don't have a propagation setup going.

Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:32 pm
by Mrconnor
Carnies wrote:Only good for keeping the humidity up and warming seedlings, I wouldn't invest if you don't have a propagation setup going.
Thanks! Is a blue light a good supplement light to use?


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Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:33 pm
by thepitchergrower
Mrconnor wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:29 pm Do these help create the perfect environment or would you consider them a waste of money?


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Create the perfect environment for what?... I would only get one if you are planning on starting lots of seeds.

Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:35 pm
by Carnies
I recommend this light: https://www.amazon.com/ACKE-Germination ... 67&sr=8-16

Or this one: https://www.amazon.com/Aceple-Spectrum- ... 167&sr=8-8

Those work best in small spaces and they color up sundews and flytraps really nicely without burn, unless the sundew flowers/leaves get all the way up to the top, then they stunt growth because it's too hot and the light is too intense up there. I couldn't find the exact model I have but those are pretty close.

Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:36 pm
by Carnies
thepitchergrower wrote:Create the perfect environment for what?... I would only get one if you are planning on starting lots of seeds.
flytraps/sundews I'm guessing.

Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:50 pm
by Mrconnor
Carnies wrote:I recommend this light: https://www.amazon.com/ACKE-Germination ... 67&sr=8-16

Or this one: https://www.amazon.com/Aceple-Spectrum- ... 167&sr=8-8

Those work best in small spaces and they color up sundews and flytraps really nicely without burn, unless the sundew flowers/leaves get all the way up to the top, then they stunt growth because it's too hot and the light is too intense up there. I couldn't find the exact model I have but those are pretty close.
Would you recommend the first or second one? They both look very similar. Thanks again!


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Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 6:12 pm
by Carnies
Both are good.

Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:29 pm
by Mrconnor
Carnies wrote:Both are good.
Are these lights good for pinguiculas?


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Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:49 pm
by Carnies
Yes but I'd shade the pings because this light is intense.

Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:52 pm
by thepitchergrower
Perhaps place the light further away if you are using that panel only for pings.

Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:54 pm
by Mrconnor
I’ll put them on the shelf underneath Image


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Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:02 pm
by Carnies
Looking good!

Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:33 pm
by Mrconnor
Carnies wrote:Looking good!
Thanks man!


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Re: Heating pads?

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:40 pm
by Carnies
You might want to consider adding some reflective mylar or something like that to the sides and the back of the shelf to reflect back the light, you don't have to add it to the front.