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Old 06-26-2006, 04:28 PM
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where can i get a light for my orchids?

i just wanted to know where i might get a light for them and what type i should buy?
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Old 06-27-2006, 12:19 PM
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Hydroponic stores carry them.
In my opinion, the light you choose depends on how much natural light the orchids will get.
Opinions vary.....I'll wait for the experts to jump in.
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I purchased my grow lights at Home Depot....I bought the actual "fixture" which takes 2 "tube" lights...it's a shop light fixture...I paid about 20.00 odd dollars for the actual fixture and the bulbs were about 8 odd dollars...I actually bought the 2nd set of grow lights at "Wal-Mart"
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If you hang the fixtue using chain, you can then adjust the fixture's distance from the plants, moving it up as they grow. Lowe's and Home Depot have a wide variety of fixtures and grow lights as well as chain.
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I was talking about HID lights
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Old 07-10-2006, 11:38 AM
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i think you can buy metal halide lamps. note that they are costly. but i am not sure whether they are suitable, cos i am using it for bonsai
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