LED Lighting Help for Dummies Please!
Ok guys, I really am on the hunt for some 4 ft long tube lights for my orchid shelves. I know, there are tons of lighting posts on here tons....My problem is...I am a lighting dummy and although I have read them...I have NO idea what they are saying. Its like a foreign language.
I understand that orchids always get this "foot-candle" or whatever reading and estimates put on their culture sheets but I SERIOUSLY do NOT know what this means...I know its light intensity but how in the world do you get from there to what is on the box of a light?
Basically, is there an overall lighting solution that will work for most orchids? Are there any types of orchids that need less light (other then maybe seedlings and sick plants). I am looking to put them in front of a South window with a sheer curtain to protect them from direct sunlight BUT I live in Idaho so the majority of the year it is glooming and short days and they need some supplemental help.
So can anyone give me their advice on what they use or have had success in or what they think I might have success trying? I am wanting LEDs and it would be great to get them locally just from a hardware store if thats possible and more economical then grow lights. I know Costco has these shop light hanging setups like you would attach to the shelves that come with 2 LED tube lights by Feit Electric? I just don't know how this brand is AND what to look for on the actual light bulb box??
My other issue is all the LED options...Maybe this really isn't AS bad for 4 foot lights? IDK! But the Cool Light, Daylight, Warm Light, like what in the world am I suppose to choose? And what numbers do I pay attention to on the lightbulb box? What should I look for? Does anyone just have a lightbulb they like and have had success with and if so, will you post the link below or give me VERY SIMPLE guidelines in PLAIN terms like your talking to an eight year old?!
Thank you guys so much!
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