Screwy! ~light bulbs
 

I just got a 3 screw type socket (old style) pole lamp that I would like to set up near my orchid bench for extra lighting.
Any special recommendations or advice on choosing 3 plant gro light bulbs?

I had one of those things a long time ago, and I think I just plugged in some 'grow light' spotlight type bulbs from home depot I think.....it really isn't very efficient tho....

Look at the IKEA website. They have some Vaxter? Gro lights that one of the OB members loved. I bought one but haven't tried it yet. That is a great idea, btw!

Bright E26 Dimmable LED Bulb PAR20 PAR30 PAR38 7W 13W 18W COB Warm/Cool White | eBayThink that this might be close to the VÄXER
LED bulb for cultivation PAR20 E14?

IKEA

they won't ship out item and I am not near any store of IKEA at all.

I go there often. Want me to get them and mail them to you? Actually, I have one here if you want to try it.
But, these e Bay bulbs are cheaper for sure...one of the guys could probably compare them better than me.

Thanks Carol, there is one available on ebay I might (try 1) have to shoot for that

Ikea VAXER LED Plant Light Bulb PAR30 E26 Vaxer 403.174.79 | eBay

Ok, Charles. Let me know if I can help.☺️

The IKEA lamps are 10 watts, so unless you can find a way to put most of your plants within 12"-18" of them, they are of little value.

Go to Home Depot and find the largest-wattage LED flood light bulbs they carry. When I sold my greenhouse, I had a lot of plants under 17 watt Cree indoor/outdoor floods at a distance of 24" or more, and several were developing pigmentation from the light level.

Home Depot and Lowes carry a wider variety of bulbs online, and they will usually ship them to your local store for no additional charge. The highest-intensity ones Ray recommends are more likely to be available only online rather than stocked in the store.

When talking about largest available what wattage are we talking about?

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My lamp to shelf measurements will be approximately 20", 36" & 48".