Maples ( Acer species) are deciduous trees (sometimes shrubs) often grown for the shade they produce and their exceptional autumn color. Joey Williamson, ©HGIC, Clemson Extension Lights placed around the tree will give a more balanced growth pattern.Japanese maple ( Acer palmatum) in full fall color. ![]() Remember, the trees will grow towards the light, so placing one light on one side will result in the tree growing to that side as it stretches toward the light. If you have multiple smaller lights, it is easy to position them around your precious plants. Tip #3: Invest In Several Small Lights Rather Than One Huge One In rough terms, 3500 to 4000 lux should be sufficient for most species but do your research for your specific plant. In other words, how much light does it need? Where does it come from, and what are its wild growing conditions. Tip #2: Research The Right Intensity Of Light For Your BonsaiĪgain, it’s essential to know about the species of tree that you want to place under lights. Nighttime will come, and you need to emulate those rugged conditions, so make sure your Bonsai gets five to six hours of darkness each day. Think again about the tree that grows in the wild. Your Bonsai will not benefit from having the lights on 24/7. ![]() Here are a few valuable tips to help you with your use of grow lights for your Bonsai. Make sure you purchase from a reputable dealer and avoid the cheap sets available online. Using LED lights makes a great deal of sense as they are environmentally friendly, use little power and are cool. ![]() With a simple turn of a dial, you can get the LEDs to output a blue spectrum of light to encourage the growth of branches and foliage or to emit the red light spectrum to encourage flowers or fruit. These lights emit the full spectrum of light and are very cool, so they are an ideal choice for lighting your Bonsai.Īnother benefit of these lights is their ability to change their output light colour easily. There have been vast improvements in the provisioning of LED lights for encouraging plant growth. MH lights best promote vigorous growth of branches and leaves, while HPS lights work well for flowering trees. These lights work very well for Bonsai, but they have a high heat output, so they should not be placed too close to your precious plants. ![]() HID stands for High-Intensity Discharge, and they come in two forms MH (Metal Halide) and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium). The bulbs come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit most lamp holders. The light they give will appear very white, but it’s wise to remember that these lamps will not provide the heat that the midday sun will provide they’re designed to emulate the hue of the midday sun. These lamps are designed to give out the full spectrum of light, equivalent to the light at midday. If you intend to use fluorescent lamps, make sure you buy full-spectrum bulbs. It’s not a good idea to use the old incandescent bulbs as they generate an excessive amount of heat, and as your light source should be positioned close to the plant, you risk damaging the tender growing tips. Here we will look at a few of the options available for artificial light. It’s possible to grow your Bonsai under artificial light.
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