As you know, sunlight is very important for any plant for normal life. Many growers grow on their windowsill tropical plants, and wonder why the plant turns yellow and its growth slows down? In most such cases, the answer is simple - the plant does not have enough sunlight. For guests from the tropics recommended additional lighting fluorescent phytolamp in the evening hours.
From this material, readers will be able to learn general information about fluorescent phytolamp for plants, as well as how to choose and use it correctly.
General information
Fluorescent lamps ( phytolamps ) are used to grow plants without natural light or when there is not enough light. The phytolamp emits electromagnetic waves that stimulate the process of the normal flow of photosynthesis in plants. Unlike a conventional incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamps for plants practically do not emit hot light waves of red spectrum. But they are the culprits of burns on the leaves of your pets. The principle of the fluorescent lamp is quite simple. In fact, their device is not much different from any other lamp. The thing is in their coverage, it is this that serves as a light filter, which filters out "harmful" light waves from those useful to the plant. For this reason, phyto-lamps can be installed much lower than conventional lamps, without fear that your favorite flower can get burned. Still these lamps are much more economical in terms of electricity consumption and have a longer service life. But are all lamps of this type equally effective, or are there differences? Let's figure this out.
Varieties
Mainly, fluorescent lamps for lighting plants differ in radiation temperature, which is measured on the Kelvin scale. Their temperature varies in a fairly wide range (2700-7800 K).
The most common lamps of this type are lamps of the standard type. They are applicable when growing greenhouse vegetables, sprouts or greens. The energy efficiency of such lamps exceeds twice the usual incandescent lamp, and their service life is several times longer. For flowers on the windowsill, there is no point in buying such a phyto-lamp - its power will be too great. Where it is more rational to purchase its analogue - a fluorescent lamp of a cold light spectrum. It has a lower power consumption, but at the same time its electromagnetic waves suffice colors with interest.
The next variation of lamps of this type is highly efficient. These models are somewhat more expensive, but they produce almost twice as much light energy. These lamps have a specific shape (thin profile), they are advantageous for use in rooms with a low ceiling. These lamps can produce up to 5000 lumens, and this at their power is only 54 watts. The temperature of their warm radiation is 2700
But most often for household use, fluorescent lamps are used to illuminate plants. Their energy efficiency is almost as high as that of high-efficiency lamps, but they are much smaller. They are produced in only three types: with red (warm) radiation, daytime and cold. These lamps serve for 7000-8000 light hours, although manufacturers promise 10,000.
Select a lamp for your pets should be based on their specific lighting needs, which can differ significantly from plant to plant.