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Reddit mentions of iPower GLT5XX2 24W 2 Feet T5 Fluorescent Grow Light System with Stand Rack for Plant Seed Starting, 6400K, Green
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of iPower GLT5XX2 24W 2 Feet T5 Fluorescent Grow Light System with Stand Rack for Plant Seed Starting, 6400K, Green. Here are the top ones.
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Perfect for indoor plants: light system for starting seeds, propagating cuttings and growing indoor flowers and houseplantsEasily adjustable and sturdy: feather-touch height-adjustment mechanism raises or lowers fixture easily, whole frame is made of metal and very sturdyPremium quality: T5 high output fluorescent fixture with wide reflector and one T5 bulb provides maximum coverageAdvantages: small space occupation, can adjust the height of the lamp; harmless to the eyes; save electricity and money without wastingMeasures approximately 25 by 18-1/2 by 30 Inch, super easy assembly
Specs:
| Color | Green |
| Height | 1 Inches |
| Length | 25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1 Pack, 2 Feet |
| Weight | 6.4 Pounds |
| Width | 18 Inches |
Hi there!
So I would really like to get into the art of Bonsai. I've been looking at getting a Ficus. The only problem is that it would have to permanently (at least for the foreseeable future) live indoors, as I live in a townhouse complex, without access to a balcony/private yard/fenced in area. I completely understand bonsai don't do well indoors, but with the proper lighting is it doable? I have been looking at lighting from local hydroponic shops and am having trouble picking a light. Would a basic 100 Watt-Equivalent CFL work? Or should I get something a bit fancier like one of these?
250 Watt, 6500K CFL with Reflector
2 Foot, 2 Tube, T5 Fluorescent
60 x 10 Watt LED Grow Light (600 Watt Equivalent)
60 x 10 Watt LED Grow Light (900 Watt Equivalent)
[CFL 13 Watt = 65 Watt Equivalent, 6500K] (https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.cfl-13w--60w-mini-twister-daylight-6500k---case-of-12-bulbs.1000681198.html)
CFL 23 Watt = 100 Watt 2700K
CFL 23 Watt = 100 Watt 6500K
If I were to get Fluorescents I would need a stand of some sort. Would something like this work? Should I change the bulbs to something more powerful?
24 Watt, 6400K, 2 Feet T5
Any of the lights purchased would be kept on an automatic timer indoors. Should the length of the timer be affected by the power of the bulb? Less powerful = More time per day?
Yeah it's a small indoor plant. I ended up getting a few things so I am just gonna experiment. [this LED guy] (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D9HWHY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) , [one of these t5 lights] (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B018WIOBXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), and then upon recommendation here got a little desk lamp with some of [these bulbs] (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-60-Watt-Equivalent-T2-Spiral-CFL-Light-Bulb-Daylight-6500K-4-Pack-434399/203248911) so there's something until those kits arrive . I put the bulbs in my regular room light and bulbs are brightening up my house so that was an awesome purchase anyway! Never realized how dark was my house. I feel like I'm plant light loaded for years to come now heh. Thank you a lot for your responses i feel a lot better about my little plant!
Also good luck on your indoor plant lighting too i hope the one you bought works good!
How many plants do you have? If it is just a few, I recommend the easiest and cheapest option, getting one of those reflector lamps with a clamp and a 60 Watt grow bulb. If you want something a little nicer, you could upgrade that to the 2 ft or 4 ft T5 grow lights. You can find these with stands which can be pretty nice. Personally, I don't bother with the LED lights because they are so much more expensive for comparable performance. You could find any of these on Amazon. You could also check craigslist. I have found some great deals of grow lamps through them.
I have a few of each of the following and would recommend them:
https://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLT5XX4-Fluorescent-Premium-Quality-CSA-listed/dp/B018WIOBXS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1487361891&sr=8-7&keywords=grow%2Blight&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005P29K1S/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487361891&sr=sr-1&keywords=grow+light