SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb Full Spectrum LED Grow Light Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, E26 Grow Light Bulb for Hydroponics Greenhouse Houseplants Vegetable Tobacco, Sunlight White UV IR

Unless in a small, closed environment (tent, closet) modern grow lights won't generate enough heat to notably change the ambient temperature in a room.

To supplement your dracaena, if tall try any 3-head poseable standing lamp with 3 of these bulbs. If it's a smaller plant, maybe you can use a single, smaller lamp and one bulb.

That type of grow light does come in different intensities, so you could get one and see if you want to go up or down in output.

And unless your bedroom consistently goes below 55ﾟF over winter, your dracaena should be fine. Growth will probably slow down.

If you want to stick with one of the two, I think the purple grow light would probably be your best bet. Aquarium lights are "full spectrum" but focus more strongly on the spectrum of light that penetrate water and benefit aqua plants. Very high in blue and low in red typically. Terrestrial plants need different light than aquarium plants!

The purple light will be the full spectrum you are looking for. But you'll need to make sure those lights are very close to the plants as they grow. I have the same set and, while the light spectrum is good, the lights themselves aren't that powerful and you'll notice your plants reaching up toward them if they aren't close enough.

If you're willing to spend a few dollars, I would highly suggest this light.

https://www.amazon.com/SANSI-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Greenhouse-Houseplants/dp/B07BRKT56T?ref_=ast_sto_dp

I've been in love with these since I got them around 6 months ago. I have one of these sitting around 12" above my 11 port growing tub and all of my plants love it. They fit into a standard lighting fixture, so existing lamps and ports will work just fine, and buying a new fixture if required is cheap and easy. For a few dollars more you can get the 36wt, too.

SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share. This is the bulb. I use it for about 10 seedlings in double cups right now. They’re growing pretty quick tbh. I have a heat mat but you can probably get away without having one for a while since they’re already sprouted.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_whQFEbHXHG6H9

This should be the light I was taking about.

I have a pothos that sits under a sansi full spectrum lamp for 8 hours a day. I have leaves on it that are bigger than my hand

I have a Peace lilly that's 3-4 feet wide that gets about 6 hours a day off a Sansi Full spectrum flood light and gets relatively no sunlight...and it's thriving. I also have a Bird of Paradise in a corner under a Sansi Flood and it's thriving too

In my experience, Pothos like full spectrum white better than the pinkish purple light

I love Sansi grow lights. I have them all around my house so I can have plants in places other than in front of windows

You could get a regular floor lamp that you can adjust the way the light shines and put lightbulbs like these in

SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It’s this light:

SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb Full Spectrum LED Grow Light Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, E26 Grow Light Bulb for Hydroponics Greenhouse Houseplants Vegetable Tobacco, Sunlight White UV IR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fB.qEb7HPDYDX

I’m sure there are better ones out there.

So I'm using a Taoatronics light I got off Amazon. I did some research and instead of getting a big LED Setup I got one of these screw in bulbs. It works great, has definitely already fruited a few times, but sadly the lemons didn't get big enough to eat, they fell off first, I think I need to be better about my watering schedule. They seem pretty hardy though, and I'm an absolute novice. The grow light I got isn't sold anymore but a while back I did some research and found a good replacement for when this one eventually goes bad. Here's the link:

SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb Full Spectrum LED Grow Light Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, E26 Grow Light Bulb for Hydroponics Greenhouse Houseplants Vegetable Tobacco, Sunlight White UV IR

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Phz4FbS27QJN6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Make sure you get a fertilizer for your citrus tree too! And well draining soil, I got cactus soil. And the pot needs to be elevated above the drain pan. Good luck!

It’s been a few years since bought it so there might be something similar that is cheaper now. It is a heavy bulb but it fits in a regular floor or desk lamp. The one for my citrus is in a clamp lamp. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_n11JFbBRW6387?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I just bought two sansi grow lights. I love them. I have the 36w ones and can't find them on Amazon now, but they look exactly like the ones I linked but a little larger. They fit in normal lamps.

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Thanks for the reply! So maybe something like this?

SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb Full Spectrum LED Grow Light Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, E26 Grow Light Bulb for Hydroponics Greenhouse Houseplants Vegetable Tobacco, Sunlight White UV IR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YZgsFb7DNPHF5

not OP, but looks like my lights: SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NNuxFbNS9H4MC this is what I use for my trees I bring inside. Used it for two years now, trees are perfectly happy. I have it plugged into a floor lamp with adjustable arms. You can tell it's not a regular bulb but is not screaming that it's a grow light in any way.

Thank you!

I'm using a single 24 Watt Sansi LED growlight. They're fairly energy effecient as far as lights go, and they have a "natural" color as opposed to the reds and blues of other LED growlights that I'm not the biggest fan of.

I have the light resting directly on top of the glass between the two tanks. It generates very little heat, but its enough to slightly up the temperature into a more tropical climate. I have it set on a 12 hour timer.

The sundews are planted closest to the light as they are the most demanding when it comes to light. The only downside is that the light tends to dry out the soil in the upper protions of the tanks fairly quickly, but the sundews are more tolerant of this. Plus, this drying affect helps the water cycle of the tanks.

We just use a couple of these in the house... works like a charm.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T

Thank you!!!

I was also looking at these but I was afraid they would be too big for our globes and these look cheaper too!

So my babies are in my room with a grow light and I water them as needed. I read temp can play as an issue and my room is like 74-76. I had some outside and the wind almost took them into another dimension. They have a mix of coconut coir and succulent mix that’s like coarse and draining stuff. Is my lights not that great or do they just generally grow slowly at a little size?

light type

Yes it's a grow light! (after a year of forcing my FLF to reside in the darkest spot in the room, I made this and now it's thriving) The bulb itself, I got on amazon, and the rest I DIY'd--the electrical parts are from colorcord.com and the wooden beads are vintage.

Thanks for replying so quickly, two more questions if you don't mind? I have 13 little succulents in 2.5-inch pots on a shelf in a low-light NYC room. Been using this bulb which just busted after about 1.5 years. Now using this bulb, but it's way dimmer (it's about ~450 lumens less than the broken bulb) and am not sure it's going to work well.

Those two are huge and bulky. I'd love to return the Philips and get one of those smaller LEDs that are more like a regular-sized A19 or A21. There are some A21 bulbs that are 5000k and 2500 lumens. Would those be better than the Philips I linked? I would only be using one bulb in a desk lamp placed directly above the 13 little pots.

My other question: none of the 6000k and 2000lm bulbs mention the light spectrum, but grow light product listings all mention the spectrum. Does that mean spectrum is more marketing speak and doesn't really matter?

Amazon! I’ll link you the lights and the cords (they’re separate) Cords: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCV3CVT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GqfAEb360FJZJ Lights: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WsfAEbPC9FN87

I use a variety of bulb style lights to great effect. My go to brand is sansi. Not suber bargain basment price but not too expensive and compatible with any standard lightbulb fitting. I prefer full spectrum for easthetic and growth rerasons.

Heres a link if it interests you:https://www.amazon.com/SANSI-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Greenhouse-Houseplants/dp/B07BRKT56T

Another thing thet REALLY helps is using a reflective material around your setup to contain and bounce the light back on your plants. Delivering the light to your plants is just as important as what light you use.

congrats and welcome!! I recommend getting a bright LED lightbulb and plugging it into a desk lamp or something, and then getting an outlet timer for that lamp. Mountain Crest Gardens (a succulent company) recommends this bulb, and you can get outlet timers at probably any big-box store for less than $10. This will make your new little friend very happy!

For water: do NOT get overenthusiastic with how often to water!! These are special little plants and they will visibly show you when they are thirsty! See how leaves look pretty plump, full, and shiny right now; when this plant needs water, the leaves will begin to look wrinkled and shrunken. Only water once you notice that happening! Remember, these plants have evolved specifically to survive drought, so it could shrivel up and look horrible but still recover after possibly months of being underwatered - but if it's overwatered, that's basically a death sentence. To keep track of frequency, I like to tape a post-it on the pot saying when the last time I watered was, so I don't panic and think I need to water it. You could also make a note on your phone or something. But again, start with observing the plant's natural schedule and when it actually asks for water - don't impose your own schedule on it before you know approximately what the timing is gonna look like.

Good luck! Always feel free to post over on /r/succulents as well for further info :D

Not sure about this one, but the "3 adjustable spectrum" feature is making me skeptical about it -- you should just get a full spectrum bulb.

If you want a recommendation that has been referred to many times here and also on r/houseplants, the SANSI grow light (18W, 24W, or 36W depending on your situation) is a pretty solid choice. Link to 24W one: https://www.amazon.com/SANSI-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Greenhouse-Houseplants/dp/B07BRKT56T

Use all of these!

Mosthink LED Plant Grow Light... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082PJJC8S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

GrowLED LED Umbrella Plant Grow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MVZS863?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Grow Light for Indoor... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081CVYZDQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

GE BR30 LED Grow Lights for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NN6SVG6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Bulb https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BRKT56T?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Cage Lampshade https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Y45YZD5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Pendant Lamp https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07ZGD2P2J?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Leather 1” https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B084FYCV7Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Cage and bulb won’t seem like the fit but they can!

I like these:

GE Grow Light Bulb, PAR38 Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNT3G7J/

And these:

SANSI 24W LED Plant Light Bulb Full Spectrum LED Grow Light Plant Lights for Indoor Plants

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRKT56T/

For plants that don't need as much light, I like these:

GE BR30 LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 9-Watt Grow Light Bulb, Plant Light Bulb with Balanced Lighting for Seeds and Greens

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NN6SVG6/

Bulbs

Reflectors these aren't necessary, but I like them to direct the light.

Timers

It's a bit of an investment, but this way you can put your plant anywhere, put of reach, and know it'll get enough light to be happy. Plus with the timer you don't even have to worry about it. Good luck!

Would the full spectrum differ from the one I have linked in the original post?

24W

36W

40W

Do I need to overcomplicate this or are these all similar and should I just go with the 40W to cover the most amount of sqft?

Hey there.

Mix: relatively equal parts quarter inch pine bark fines, crushed-granite (i.e., chicken grit), pumice, coco coir, horticultural sand (I use torpedo beach)

I like to add a dash of earthworm castings per batch of mix. I say relatively equal parts because I tend to adjust the proportions by eye. Once everything's mixed up you want to grab a handful of the mix and squeeze it tightly. If the mix clumps together when you open you hand, add more inorganic ingredients and bark to mix until it does so.

Containers: I find this medium works best with terracotta azalea pots. It works REALLY well with these plastic square succulent planters I got off amazon.

Container Size: I tend to keep my senecios in smaller pots. I find larger clay/ceramic/plastic pots retain too much moisture in the center of the pot after watering which leads to root rot. Some planters have air cones in the middle to address this problem. I have my senecio jacobsenii in such a pot but can't tell you how well it works for senecio rowleyanus (SOP's) just yet. In any case, increasing aeration to the center of the pot as the pot's diameter increases seems to be a good rule of thumb. Another good rule of thumb is keeping the depth of the pots reasonably shallow. Pots with cones can be taller because the volume decreases with depth.

Watering: The main goal is to avoid chronic over-watering. There are a bunch of rules about this watering stuff. If you follow any of those rules too strictly you can kill your plants. Having a sharply draining, well/evenly aerated mix does much of the work for your in this department. In my experience, a good mix, air circulation, established roots, and decent lighting are the best defenses against root rot. When I water my senecios I pick the pot up and take note of how heavy it is. I'll do the same thing about a week later. If it feels very light I'll water them. I let the container sit in water for about 10 min. Never let them sit in water for a prolonged period of time. If you're using a more water retentive mix this method won't likely work.

Lighting: I have some of my senecios in a west facing window, some under LED shoplights that get very indirect sunlight in the afternoon, and some that are lit under Sansi and Canagrow LED grow bulbs. They like a lot of light and seem pretty happy. Low light can slow down the desiccation of soil and lead to root rot. If your SOPs are balding it's likely because they aren't getting enough top-down lighting. It's good to remember that many of these cascading plants are really creeping plants.

Re-potting/Propagation: Finally, I find my senecios rarely adapt well to their new home when I buy them. I've gotten good at snipping and propping. If I bring one home I tend to remove all the previous dirt and start over. When I propagate my SOPs I'll take cuttings, lay them on some fresh medium, use greening pins to ensure good contact with the soil, moisten the top of the soil with a spray bottle, place it in a makeshift terrarium and provide tons of light. The increased humidity prevents the strands from desiccating while they form new roots. Once roots are established I harden them off to the regular climate by first opening the terrarium for a few days, then taking the planter out entirely. A few days later I'll give it a regular drink and begin treating it like any old SOP. The water prop method doesn't work as well for me. The plants I re-pot from the seller rarely do as well as the props.

As I mentioned above, my othonna capensis loves this treatment but appreciates a more water retentive mix/pot situation.

Hope this helps.