How to prep for cold in Southern US (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by malcriada_lala@lemmy.world to c/houseplants@mander.xyz

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Usually the fall is mild but we've already gotten a few nights of frost. Brought in my outside plants in a hurry but now I need to do some prep for the lower light and colder conditions.

Although I do have some plant lights and just bought some newer ones that will be here soon, I'd love to know what other folks do to prep houseplants for their indoor lives.

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[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

I thought LED bulbs emitted light only in a few wavelengths and those didn't align well with chlorophyll absorption wavelengths?

[-] toaster@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They work at least as well as CFL or fluorescent. The full spectrum bulbs emit all wavelengths, so that's why it's best to go for the harshest, whitest bulb. LED bulbs are used for most growlights.

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Nice! TIL

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