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Old 03-03-2010, 09:32 PM
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Smile Uva/uvb lighting anyone?

hey! I have a full spectrum lighting that i use for my pet parrot and i was wondering if it would work on my babies, i have three new phals, healthy and flowering, the bulb does not emit heat at all but im not sure if the light will still cause it to sunburn because of the rays, does anyone have any insight on this?
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I used to work in a petshop & can explain why thats important for avain & reptilian health & longevity but I can only assume, its atleast partially beneficial in moderation for orchids.
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Plants don't have much need for UV.
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