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Sunlight is good for plants
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Bobo.id – So that plant can thrive and be healthy, there are various ways and treatments that can be done.
Starting from watering plant regularly, fertilize, to ensure plant get enough sunlight.
Yep, sunlight is an important factor in growth plant.
Because sunlight helps plant in the process of producing its own food, or photosynthesis.
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This is why, plants at home are usually placed on the windowsill, in order to get enough sunlight.
But it turns out that plants can not only grow with sunlight, lo.
Artificial light, such as from a simple LED lamp can also help plant growth.
Come on, find out how to use LED lights to help plant growth, quoting from Kompas.com.
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1. LED Lights to Support the Growth of Ornamental Plants, Vegetables, and Fruits
Some ornamental plants that are in bloom, such as African Bunya violets, will bloom faster if lit with artificial LED lights.
In addition to flower plants, artificial lighting can also be used for vegetable and fruit plants, lo.
For example, for basil plants, rosemary, parsley, and a variety of other leafy greens that can be grown indoors.
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Lighting using LED lights can encourage plant development.
The use of red light waves can promote flowering and fruit production in subsequent harvests.
2. How to Use Artificial Lights for Plants
To use artificial lights for the growth of this plant, there are ways that need to be considered.
First, leave artificial lights for plants on for about 16 – 18 hours a day.
In a day, we can plan for plants to be exposed to artificial light for 12 – 14 hours.
Artificial lights or light are also good for plants grown by transplantation methods, such as grafts, which need light all the time.
However, if you choose to provide artificial light to the plants, you should turn on the timer, so as not to waste electricity.
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3. Place the Lamp Close to the Plant
In order for the lamp or light given to the plant to be more effective, it is better to place the lamp close to the plant.
Placing the lamp close to the plant will increase the amount of light received by the plant.
In addition, placing the lamp near the plant will also prevent the long stems from weakening.
It’s a good idea to place the lamp about 15 centimeters or so above the plant and move the lamp further up as the plant gets taller.
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