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[@deanlugisto]

i used 7.500 lux (50 watts) and all my succulents grew like an instagrams succulents. pretty, colorful, healthy, shiny and compact.

[@hyun808]

Which light please

[@nafisaislamnithila5254]

Which time u use light 💡 for succulent,,(day or night)?

[@deanlugisto]

@@hyun808 the page is in my instagram @dean_lugisto

[@deanlugisto]

@@nafisaislamnithila5254 day. 10 hours minimum and approximately 14 hours. @dean_lugisto at Instagram for full details.

[@hyun808]

@@deanlugisto We are just asking which light. I scanned through your IG but closed the window. never mind lol

[@laurena6223]

I have been STRESSED over this grow light situation. Im so happy to hear this info❤

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Glad this helped!

[@Psionicbomb]

OMG finally I found an answer for what brightness to use!! Everyone says high, low, grow lights etc but no one says what watt, kelvin, brightness etc to use I found you as a guest on another channel I was subscribed to and have subscribed to you! Love the knowledge you bring as well as how to make the hobby affordable for as many people as possible! ❤

[@Psionicbomb]

Btw I use the Sansi lights from Amazon and love them! Just never knew what level to use of bulb

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

I'm so glad this helped! I've found that "grow lights" for succulents are so much simpler than it seems. But it took me years to figure it out 😆

[@kristyhettinga9326]

Grow lights have been the most frustrating thing to learn about with succulents. Thanks for the great information.

[@dawnpakstas4650]

Last year I used the purple grow lights and my house looked like a brothel from the outside! Needless to say they didn’t last too long!🙃

[@kimmiev9110]

😆😆😆

[@allthemusiclive]

That happened to me too! I used a lamp for dark treatment in the winter and our bedroom surely looked like the red light district 😅

[@stacychowaniec4198]

Same. Or like it was a cannabis factory before it was legal lol

[@mariadoupis1755]

😂😂😂

[@trinhtrinh7536]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@carolleblanc5244]

I have 3 different types of grow lights. Used them on my plants all winter. I had neighbors ask me what I was "growing in the spare bedroom". lol They saved my succulents this winter in LA. I started using 24 hours, but when I saw one of your videos, I did only 8 to 12 hours a day. They grew a lot better that way.

[@tranthingocthuy3222]

I want to ask how you set up your succulents in your spare bedroom? I have a spare bedroom too but I am not quite sure how to display them for sunlight and air ventilation. Thank you very much

[@debbiepodgorski6233]

Just found you… I have just become a succulent cultivator , I’m addicted already…love all you do and your vibe ,thank you so much all the way from Australia ☮️🇦🇺🌈 🥰🪴

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You are very welcome! So glad the info has been helpful😊

[@janetgreen4991]

Now, that was the best explanation ever for what to buy and how to use grow lights. Thank you, Cassidy!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You are very welcome!

[@kimberlyconzett9524]

I got a grow light from Amazon. 3 long skinny Led bulbs, clips on the table that I have most of my succulents on. I love it!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You're a winner! Please email us at [e-mail] to claim your free 6-month subscription to the Succulent Tracker App! 😊

[@VeronicasVeil333]

I bought one at the dollar store for a dollar and it works!!

[@stacychowaniec4198]

I’m obsessed with your videos

[@Eram.Abbasi]

Most comprehensive grow light info. Great 👍🙂

[@rogerboostrom3894]

Once again, better solutions which aren't the most expensive.....THANKS

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You are so welcome!

[@eshelovesdogs]

I love that a desk lamp can be used

[@susanmahaffey2356]

This is what I’ve been wondering how to pick lights for my succulents. . . Thank you!

[@aliciabarbour6256]

I have so many grow lights stashed in Amazon cart never purchased. I've been so lost as to what I needed. The blurple ones I did not want all over my house. So glad you did this!!

[@lgbass57]

This is my first information about grow lights. I'm so glad it came from you. Thanks!

[@carolynfernandez586]

Wow, thank you for this! ☺️ I didn’t think I needed grow lights ... But now that I know it can be as simple as a desk lamp, it might help to keep my indoor arrangement healthy & happy!

[@ofthedawn]

Theyre not regular bulbs

[@Sheywh12]

They are regular bulbs just like she said.. Any Home Depot Walmart etc. Carries them Not sure why they said their not regular bulbs. I just wanted to let you know yes they are regular bulbs just higher linens that's all Same ones I use for my garden seedlings 🌱 every year. Fluorescent is a great bulb too!!

[@marietitus3007]

So appreciate all the hard work you've put into getting these videos out each day. They have all been filled with great information.

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thank you! Glad it's been helpful

[@BigNameJamesStuff]

Use any led grow light that has Samsung's 301B LED lights inside it. Use the same stuff the pot growers use!

[@maryjanemarcia6740]

Thank you so much! This has been the hardest thing for me to do with succulents and apparently I have wasted time and money on not such good lights.

[@janetneumann9835]

So, if course I invested in the lights that can be blue, red, or combined (sigh). They are on 12 hours a day. Guess I'll need to shop again. Thanks for the info

[@cheryld960]

Good to know! I hadn't realized having the lamp on only during daylight hours was recommended

[@c.b.727]

I have been growing all my young succulents and leaves propagation with just regular photography led lights (the cheap ones), and my babies grow so much faster when I compared with someone I've talk to who use the purple cheap generic "grow lights" from amazon that doesn't even specify the PPFD.

[@cathyroberts2890]

Thank you for this, I was just worrying about what lights to use this morning. Talk about perfect timing.

[@Iridia_]

This is so amazing and helpful! I have wanted to use grow lights but found it so overwhelming that I didn't even know where to start. I'm going to try this! Thank you!

[@koryl8477]

I inadvertently have a grow light on my succulents. Many thanks for the cheat sheet.

[@jpearce136]

Wow this is an eye opening video! I’ve been using the Blurple lights and noticed that the succulents grow slow and still stretch. I had no idea you could use a white light!! This is so great to know. 💚💚

[@ellietobe]

Yeah, wish I had seen this before I bought the very common blurple lights. When I brought my succulents inside this fall they began stretching right away under the blurple lights. 😭 Now I am investing in full spectrum lighting.

[@solarwinds-]

Hi Cassidy, Got the cheat sheet! thanks!!! Youre the best

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Yes we send it to your email, sometimes it can be filtered into your spam or promotions folder. If you have any trouble send us an email: [e-mail]

[@Abbi3689]

Wow, I never looked into grow lights, I just assumed that they were special lights(kinda like the ones you use for baby chickens) and I am so glad I watched this now! Realizing I just need a regular lamp, and bright light! Going to start doing this now!😍

[@Lyddiebits]

Chicks need a warming light:) ours is red:)

[@aartidhopawkar4611]

I got all my answers related to grow lights. Thanks for making it so simple. And most importantly, what I love is your honesty. Thank you once again. Really appreciate. 🙏

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thank you! Glad the video was helpful and answered the questions you were having

[@1pink1plants]

Great video. thanks for the information.

[@eric3130]

Thank you! You answered all my questions in this video!

[@diannehopkirk9423]

I don't have any succulents inside (yet), but I'm going to file this away for future reference. It is explained so clearly even I won't be able to mess it up - hopefully!

[@artzyBLUEeyes]

I bought some of the lights on the Amazon list, and they saved my succulents through the last winter. They were the smaller LED 6 strip lighting. With how many succs I have, I may need my husband to build me something like you have. I'm happily overwhelmed by succulents.

[@luckycarebear9406]

Is 50watt sunlike led ok ?

[@tracylosasso2005]

You have no idea how much time and money you saved me. I purchased three Goose Neck Desk lamps with 100w and 1500 lumens for my succulents. All for under $100 vs buying a plant stand with grow lights built in. Still trying to arrange plants according to light needs, but overall, I’m very happy with your advice. Thank you! 😊

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

So glad it helped, Tracy! Good luck with your plants! 😊

[@tracylosasso2005]

@@Succulentsandsunshine Thank you.

[@DavidMFChapman]

Very good advice. Lumens, not watts. Lumens measures the total light power from the bulb, so you might get different results if the bulbs have different directivities. A long bulb and a spherical bulb will give different results. What really matters is lux, the power per unit area at the plant level. That will depend on distance from the light. That is the measure we should be using. Lux and lumens are 2 different measures!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thank for for the info! We have noticed many lights don't list lux or even the lumens sometimes. It sure would be nice if they were more consistent 🙂

[@DavidMFChapman]

@@Succulentsandsunshine the lamps should be labelled with lumens, as that is intrinsic to the lamp. Lux is the light intensity at the soil level, so it would depend on the installation and the distance between the lamp and the soil, so it is not intrinsic to the lamp. We should be specifying light intensity (lux) at the plant. You can get simple apps to measure that.

[@dogeeatsveggies]

i love you! thank you for this! i almost bought a uv lamp with box lmao. i am so scaredof the uv thing thank goodness a lamp day light works

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’m in the market for grow lights and will check out your Amazon site for your recommendations!

[@dianneunterbrink3744]

Ok,, you've convinced me. I always steered clear of grow lights, but now I've "seen the light'. I realize my plants will love me even more with some help from more light. Thanks for showing me what's best, how to use it, and what to avoid. Bless you, Cassidy. You are definitely the succulent guru of the world!!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful for you

[@michellel2071]

This is great information once again! I'm loving Earth Week Extravaganza! Thank you so much!!

[@studentteaching841]

Thank you for your advice! I bought the light bulb that your recommended and my succulents are doing great. I love your channel! 😀

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

So glad to hear that!❤️

[@karmakauffman7445]

Great info on grow lights!

[@barbaraaddon6418]

This was super informative. Glad to say I've chosen the correct lights that my hubby mounted under the kitchen cabinets for me. Thank you.

[@jandeaton4234]

Thank you for the information on grow lights. I will have to purchase some for my indoor succulents.

[@gillyhickton4883]

So interesting! I'm not at this stage with my little team of succulents yet. We're still getting to know each other!

[@donnathurlow4776]

This was great information. Had no idea that white lights are the best. Have a couple color lights that I will change out.

[@yvonneuriarte2429]

I'm using the purple/blue grow lights. They're about 14" above the succulents. Some of the smaller ones are stretching, I'll have to move the lights closer to the succulents. Thank you for this video.

[@jeankirchner7931]

Really enjoy all of your hints and examples. Most of my succulents are outside so the sun is my variable. Thanks for the info.

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You are very welcome! Glad you have enjoyed them

[@allisonmcelwee7639]

I had no idea it was that simple!! Probably, because I’m missing the green spectrum on my lights is why my succulents are still stretching and I’m not getting the colors you are getting. Thank you for the links and the info!

[@nanaSANDYx10]

I have a blurpie haha. But it’s doing ok I think. But I went to Walmart and bought 2 led desk white lights and I’m going to use them

[@dyrcosis]

I've used the blue red LED while overwintering some of my plants in my garage. Even supplementing those with "plant" lights (those that have that blueish film on them), my plants survive, but don't thrive. Next season, definitely time to switch to something closer to daylight.

[@lsw9441]

I have a fluorescent light in my kitchen and wondered if I could use it for my succulents. Thank you for answering that question and for all your great tips! I love your collection btw. I’m hoping mine will look more like that eventually.

[@RandiJoy1961]

When I first bought my first grow light, I thought I did “research” and purchased the red/blue light and I did not like it, but used it for a year or so because I did not know exactly what to do. I then decided to try a brighter one and bingo, my plants became much happier. Thank you for this info.....I will do even better! 😁👍🏻

[@ravenvincent4803]

gosh im so scared of growing lights lol thank you so much for the helpful info! also the showing of your layout for said growing lights is extremely appreciated

[@jennifertecson8033]

great info iam about to acquire growlights the soonest possible but good thing ive watched ur video. now all i need to use is just an LED light..thank you so much..god bless you😊

[@pilloeglade5463]

very helpful i just bought a cactus and a succulent. both small.

[@CrystalWedel]

Great info! I ended up buying some LED strip lights that were labeled as grow lights. I've done pretty well with them, but it's good to know that I have more options for lights than I thought!

[@Aydansmamma]

Which LED strip lights did you get? Are they still working after a year?

[@childofgod153]

I always wondered what the lux was on the bulb. Thankyou for sharing

[@sigira]

I actually was just researching the affects of specific color spectrum on plant growth. The reason why the blue and red lights don't work as well as full-spectrum bulbs/light is down to several factors. However, a big one that you somewhat touched on is that blue and red grow lights are lacking in the green light spectrum. It turns out while blue and red lights are readily absorbed by the plant's chlorophyll (thus spawning the huge menagerie of "blurples" in the indoor plant community), green light is also important in photosynthesis. Previously, it was thought to not be very important for plant growth/health due to the fact that the plant would, well, reflect some of the green spectrum back (what we see is what light is reflected back at us so this is why plants appear green to us) . It turns out the green light spectrum is also very important in photosynthesis, particularly when it comes to the lower leaves (because it isn't as readily absorbed as red and blue lights, light in the green spectrum aren't as readily stopped/absorbed by the upper leaves of the plant and are able to "travel" to the lower leaves where they can continue to be partially absorbed by the plant to continue on its merry photosynthesizing way). Basically, green light is necessary for increased photosynthesis efficiency....I think it may also play a role in the efficiency of the plant's gas exchange but can't remember. Then there are other factors (UV lighting, far-red light, and I'm sure a multitude of other things we are only just learning about). Basically, white light for growing= a more well-rounded diet for the plant whereas "blurple" light= putting your plant on a diet by taking away an entire food group. ETA: A better example than food/diet is probably something like being locked in one room all the time, even with all your survival necessities, and being able to freely come and go as you wish. You can survive being locked in one room because your most basic needs are still being met but you aren't going to thrive and are generally going to be happier if you can come and go as you please. Also, the reason for the stretching in plants under the "blurples" (which I love) is likely due to the imbalanced light spectrum being offered to the plant--more specifically, the red light spectrum .

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Very interesting and thorough! Thanks for sharing🙂

[@Desiraeh1]

Thank you for this information. I do not have any grow lights as of now. I move all my plants outside in the summer but this will help me in the fall and winter months. I will start ordering for later on. Thanks

[@cherylhamel2018]

Excellent information! I wouldn’t have a CLUE what to use! Thanks!

[@lindalemons4496]

I use a combination of white and red/blue - works for me!

[@karenrose9249]

I use clip on lamps with reflectors and grow bulbs. My daughter gave them to me.

[@beast-plantsfulgham3896]

Got an HLG 300L bspec for my succulents.

[@ckzamzow]

Am looking into getting a grow light but had never heard of a blurple light. Thanks for this info!

[@momwastestime]

Thank you for helping me set up my new grow lights! 😉

[@RK-wc7pp]

Thank you for the explanation of the lights, Your explanation is really helpful, .

[@mariagodoy8766]

This video was great!! It gave me some awesome ideas on how to use light for my new place I’m Moving to. To make sure the succulents are happy!

[@donaleenchaisson2822]

So glad to see this video! I was going to go shopping for grow lights tomorrow and now I know what to get and it’s not going to cost the fortune like I thought it would 😃

[@beverlyhardy4398]

I haven’t used grow lights yet, so this was very helpful. Thank you!

[@helenacourt4892]

A very helpful and clear video. Thank you 🙂👍

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You are very welcome!

[@timdixon5368]

Plan to add grow lights after summer when moving my succulents inside, thanks for the informational Rhonda dixon

[@iampamiam]

I have the red and blue ones... I didn’t know they were the wrong ones!

[@RobloxGamer12941]

Now see I wondered if I was doing it wrong and leaving my lights on all day long on my plants. I knew I probably wasn't supposed to do that so I think I'm going to start tonight turning them off when we go to bed and back on on the am

[@ns-wz1mx]

I've never had luck with the purple light for my succulents either!

[@rebeccavarela6943]

Another great video loaded with information! Keep it up! Thank you so much!

[@LilGagaChick]

I bought an led red blue white clip on grow light. I like it because it has a timer setting. I noticed I have to place it super close to my murasaki succulent or it will stretch. Everybody else is happy though! My sop and sod do well and everybody else is good do have to place it close to the murasaki like 2 inches away. It doesn't burn anyone else and they do great. That being said I still have them by a window so they do get some direct light, its just not that bright thats why I took out my led to help. Other windows in the house get loads of light but not in my room.

[@patriciainman1985]

Thank you for the reassurance that the bulbs that I put into clamp on bulb holders won't harm my succulents. I created a rack above the table using a piece of wire shelving and some PVC type plastic legs. I then clamped the lights to the rack, so I can move them around when needed.

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Sounds like a great setup!

[@carolgardon5692]

This is the information I have needed!! And I’m surprised I already have the lights I need!! Thank you so much, it is a joy learning from you 😊

[@yapyyv]

I agree. I cannot find bulbs that are labeled as "grow light ", so I use LED light for a year. My plants grow really slow, but surviving.

[@ophilianecr]

The Home Depot has a great little section on grow lights, from bulbs to rods to panels. I have 2 different LED bulbs $16 and $30 over a succulent collection of 36 plants. From what I can see, the cheaper ones work Ok on short distance, with a few small succulents in 2in and 4in pots, not much for coloring up; but i think they would be great for plants that need medium light, like aroids and such. The $30 light bulb is much better for coloring up the succulents on 3foot tall wire shelves! I use them together to cover the area I need.

[@joycelaubach2645]

Thanks for providing such a specific and documented explanation of what to look for when purchasing artificial lighting. This beats anything else I've seen on the subject, especially by providing the link to the specific products on Amazon!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You are very welcome!

[@valzed1]

I was so excited to hear you use my term "blurple"! I don't use blurple lights for my plant friends. I've found a good set of dual head grow lights that I've been using for some time. I actually did have a desk lamp with a daylight bulb in it when I first started out and only had 2 plants. Sadly, the desk lamp broke. I also acquired more plants (I don't know how that happened) and figured they'd need more light.

[@jennifercarr2558]

I have the purple grow lights because I did not know I could use the white regular led bulbs. That is great to know!

[@barbpittman4660]

Thanks! Now I just have to figure out how I'm going to "aim" a light to help the succulents on my floating shelves!

[@mckenziedavidson7237]

So helpful ! I was just looking into getting grow lights for my new succulents

[@kathycolby3173]

You explain things really well. That is a gift. Thank you for sharing!

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

Thank you so much! That is very kind of you

[@GrowUrLife]

Storing for future as I have no place to set this type of system up right now.

[@lindavanderstelt2499]

Wow! I have been wanting to some grow lights but when I would look for them it was so overwhelming that I would just say later.... You really did a good job explaining them so I’m looking forward to looking again. Thanks!

[@coralsquad7763]

I used kessil led 160 & Kessil 360x as experiment to grow my succulents. Kessil led grow coral & I’m sure it work for succulents Expensive light but I’ve it already so let give a try

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

That sounds great! Experimenting with what you have is a great way to go.

[@johanefortin4780]

Great concise explanation of grow lights! Thank you!

[@kimmiev9110]

Wonderful info! Now I feel like I actually know what I'm doing with my grow lights 😝

[@ThePragmaticUnicorn]

Great video and very timely! I am tired of the squirrels eating my echeverias every summer so I'm going to try a shelving system with grow lights like you have.

[@bevmallett484]

Wow! Very interesting! A lot of information that i didn’t know!

[@olivejoyous]

oh my gosh, thank you! this is so helpful

[@carmennc]

Thank you so much for sharing your tips and Amazon links. I purchased the gold lamp.

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

You are very welcome, glad they were helpful! We love that lamp 🙂

[@christyarmstrong8909]

Perfect video! Answered all the questions that I had regarding grow lights. Thank you

[@hwilson8572]

Great information! Thanks so much !

[@yumewhiz]

Im using aquascapes lamp, the lux perfect, lux and CRI you can adjust until now all the succulent and cactii still survive and their color magnificent Will try to use led/flourcent as you recommend

[@Succulentsandsunshine]

If what you're using is working, keep going with that. But if you're ready to add more lights you can try these: #ad amazon.com/shop/succulentsandsunshine

[@cg0401]

Temu is finally where I found A shocking variety. ( Read the measurements carefully and if you decide to get Strip lighting for like A three-tier shelving unit make sure you know what kind of plug your getting. Some plug in but MANY have the same whatever it's called like for A phone charger. ) They also sell cheap though. I live in the Desert and water is about as expensive as A midgrade gasoline. Indoors is hopefully going to let me still enjoy indoor growing. (I have very low water items planted but they do occasionally require A little water.

[@susanlisson7066]

The Temu grow lights have USB plugs. You can now buy power boards which have USB outlets on them.