Do LED bulbs work for CP's?

Do LED bulbs work for CP's?#437139

By DewsandTraps -  Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:51 pm
Location:  Eastern Washington (Zone 7a)
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- Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:51 pm #437139

One section of my plants didn't seem too be getting enough light, so I placed a LED light bulb above them. Will it make much of a difference, should I get a bigger one, or do LED's even work good for lighting CP's?

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Re: Do LED bulbs work for CP's?#437140

By Shadowtski -  Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:00 pm
Location:  Zone 6A - SE. Wisconsin
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- Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:00 pm #437140

I use the 100 watt equivalent, Daylight colored 1600 lumens, and my plants love them.
I keep the plant within 6 inches from the lamp.

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Re: Do LED bulbs work for CP's?#437142

By DewsandTraps -  Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:25 pm
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- Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:25 pm #437142

Well... I'll definitely consider getting a better light bulb.

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Re: Do LED bulbs work for CP's?#437145

By nimbulan -  Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:50 pm
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- Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:50 pm #437145

Light is light, for the most part plants don't care what's producing it. Just make sure you have a fixture that will focus the light towards the plants.

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Re: Do LED bulbs work for CP's?#437164

By Intheswamp -  Sat Jul 01, 2023 2:56 pm
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- Sat Jul 01, 2023 2:56 pm #437164

I've used these bulbs and they've worked well. I would say a good, strong 1-foot diameter coverage area. Lightweight, non-glass structures and produce very little heat (if any). Philips LED 120-Watt PAR38 In/Outdoor Flood Light Bulb

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