Grow Lights for various Orchid types

[mica28]

Originally Posted by Nexogen

I recommend IndoorGreens, see the spectrum emitted by light.

Thanks! Would you happen to know if they need the infrared part of the spectrum too? Some of the lights don't have the infrared.

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Originally Posted by KingKong

maybe you can get these Orchid Hobbyist

Thanks for the ideas.
Actually, I already messaged the Orchid Hobbyist on Facebook some time back and asked about pricing because the blogger Here But Not also recommends his lights. The shipping is what makes his lights super expensive. It's around $55 just for shipping to Toronto. So while the whole set up might not go beyond my budget, the shipping is pretty pricey.

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Originally Posted by Nexogen

all I know is that the plants are happy.

And that's what's most important! As long as your plants are happy, you are happy.

[Nexogen]

Originally Posted by mica28

Thanks! Would you happen to know if they need the infrared part of the spectrum too? Some of the lights don't have the infrared.

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Thanks for the ideas.
Actually, I already messaged the Orchid Hobbyist on Facebook some time back and asked about pricing because the blogger Here But Not also recommends his lights. The shipping is what makes his lights super expensive. It's around $55 just for shipping to Toronto. So while the whole set up might not go beyond my budget, the shipping is pretty pricey.

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And that's what's most important! As long as your plants are happy, you are happy.

I don't know if it needs to be infrared, I tried to get closer (somewhat) to the solar spectrum. LED lights are also generally made for mass production and must be a trade-off between costs. I tried to make my lights according to the space that must cover it, I did not take into account the costs. In fact, I grow plants for pleasure, I do not want material profit, my only profit is flowers.

[mica28]

Originally Posted by Nexogen

I grow plants for pleasure, I do not want material profit, my only profit is flowers.

Me too! I love the blooms! I want them to grow well but I don't want to spend too much on the lights.