What happens to the growth of plants when they are moved indoors and lack exposure to sunlight?
Can these plants continue to photosynthesize after losing sunlight?
In fact, although plant growth heavily depends on sunlight, it doesn't necessarily require natural light from the sun. As long as there is a suitable light source, plants can still efficiently perform photosynthesis and continue to grow.
Losing sunlight, artificial lighting is a good solution.
However, not all lighting can meet the various needs of plants during their growth process.
A standard incandescent bulb might brighten up a room, but its light spectrum may not be as broad as sunlight. The light it emits tends to lean more towards orange and red, lacking blue light, which makes it less suitable for plant growth. This is because plants, especially in their early growth stages, need blue light to help with the growth of leaves and stems.
The light spectrum of HPS lamps is mainly concentrated in the orange-red and orange parts, making them more suitable for use during the flowering and fruiting stages of plants, rather than for the entire growth cycle of the plant.
The spectral range of full-spectrum LED grow lights for indoor plants spans from 400nm to 700nm, and could possibly be even broader.
It covers all visible light spectrums, including the highly efficient blue, red, green, and yellow light used in plant photosynthesis. This provides plants with more balanced and enriched light to support the absorption of various wavelengths at every stage of growth.
Additionally, some LED grow lights can be customized to match your plant's growth needs. For example, if your plant is in the flowering stage and requires some purple light and far-red light, the manufacturer can include these two spectrums to enhance the plant's color and promote flowering.
Among the types of plant growth lights, full-spectrum LED lights outperform traditional HPS and fluorescent lights in overall performance.
1.High energy efficiency: With the same light output, LED lights consume less power than HPS lights, easing the burden on your wallet.
2. Longer lifespan: LED lights are generally more durable than HPS lights, with nearly double the lifespan. This reduces the need for frequent component replacements, significantly helping to lower maintenance costs in the long run.
3. Low heat: HPS lamps generate much more heat than LED lamps. HPS lamps have lower efficiency, with most of the energy converting into heat, which can easily cause plant leaf burns and require additional cooling equipment. On the other hand, LED lamps are more efficient, producing less heat, which not only protects plants but also effectively reduces the consumption of auxiliary equipment like air conditioning.
Therefore, full-spectrum LED lights are undoubtedly the best choice for your indoor plant growth.
