can cfl be used to grow plants?
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CFL bulbs provide the light wavelengths that plant need for growth and produce much less heat than conventional fluorescent or incandescent bulbs. Compared to sunlight, CFL bulbs produce far less light intensity, so multiple bulbs may be needed to provide enough light for healthy plant growth.
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The energy efficiency of CFLs may be significant, but unlike traditional light bulbs, there is a hidden danger sealed inside each little bulb that requires special handling and disposal. Mercury – a potent, developmental neurotoxin that can damage the brain, liver, kidneys and central nervous system.
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Obviously, these are two very different lights used for very different purposes. Grow lights are very specifically constructed to aide in various stages of plant growth. Regular lights are made for everyday use, and although many are used for specific purposes, they all are based on human needs and consumption.
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How Do CFLs Work? ... In a CFL, an electric current is driven through a tube containing argon and a small amount of mercury vapor. This generates invisible ultraviolet light that excites a fluorescent coating (called phosphor) on the inside of the tube, which then emits visible light.
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House plants adapt perfectly well to growing under artificial light. Incandescent lamps, however, even those offered for plants, produce light of poor quality that promotes weak, unhealthy growth. They are only good choices for house plants receiving some natural light.
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All fluorescent lamps emit some UV. Typical fluorescent lamps, including CFLs, which consumers would encounter, emit very low levels of UV. In order to measure any UV radiation from these lamps, very sensitive measuring equipment must be used.
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Fluorescent and CFL bulb costs depend on the specific type of light. Generally they are cheap compared to LED ($3-$10 for a 100w incandescent-equivalent CFL bulb).
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Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) contain small amounts of mercury. A small percentage of this mercury can be released into the air if the bulbs are broken. Careful clean-up of broken bulbs can minimize the risk of mercury exposure.
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Advantages of CFLs CFLs are up to four times more efficient than incandescent bulbs. ... CFLs use 50- to 80-percent less energy than incandescent lights. While initially they cost more, CFLs are less expensive in the long run because they last much longer than incandescent bulbs.
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And just as people need vitamin D to thrive, so do plants. It makes sense, therefore, that full-spectrum light bulbs–those used in light therapy to treat Season Affective Disorder–could be used to help plants grow. ... lights to mimic the sun, your plants will get what they need to grow.
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CFLs are highly versatile and can be used in any setting where you would normally use incandescent bulbs. They come in enough shapes and sizes that you can use them for recessed fixtures, table lamps, track lighting or ceiling lighting.
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Fires from this are almost nonexistent. A CFL uses electricity to heat an element in the lamp's base that excites the mercury vapor gas in the coils so that they emit light. When a CFL can no longer produce light, the electronics in its base will still try to function, sometimes leading to overheating, smoke and fire.
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CFLs grow lights are very good for lighting orchids and probably the most commonly used by orchids growers. The light is less harsh and less heat is generated than with HID. Giving you more control over the temperature of the room. However these days most armatures are moving towards what the pros use, LEDs.
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Luckily, “warm light” CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lights) are okay for your eyes, as well as being much more efficient. They do emit UV rays, but a much smaller amount. You can also use LED bulbs or halogens.
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Yes, but with some qualifications. The life of CFLs will be reduced if they are operated at higher than normal temperatures. Therefore, they can be used in totally enclosed fixtures, including vapor-tight fixtures, as long as you do not use a high power CFL, and the temperature outside the fixture is not too high.
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Incandescent lights are good for lighting up a room or growing low-light houseplants, such as vines, ferns or dracaenas. They have limited utility for growing plants with higher light requirements. These lights put out only about 10 percent of their energy as light while 90 percent is heat.
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When there is not enough natural light, orchids can grow and flower under artificial light. ... In addition, high artificial light intensity can speed up the growth of seedlings. With orchids, a mixture of fluorescent and incandescent light seems to work better than fluorescent light alone.