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My friend just bought a condo and he wants to grow one CP (he hasn't decided which one). My question is, what can he do for lighting. Our natural daylight will soon be down to 4 or 5 hours a day so artificial light is needed. A shoplight fixture is out of the question because of the size, etc. Any ideas on what to do for one small plant?
Thanks,
Bonnie
 
What kind of plant is it? I think most do fine with a floresent light of some kind, or a small plant light from a hobby/garden shop
 
or, he can get one that sleeps in the winter
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All he needs is a fluorescent bulb that screws into regular incandescent type fixtures. He can find one with low wattage. I have one that only uses 14 watts, but I'm sure he can find even lower wattages. BTW, I also use a reflector to direct the light to where I need it.
 
Tin foil is a good example.

travis
 
Thanks guys =) I have mylar for the reflective background.. I just wasn't sure if a small light would put out enough light for a CP. Looks like he's going to get a Nep hybrid..
 
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from Cook's? I think those are on their "free" list.
 
No.. no offense to anybody but I'll never ever buy from Cooks again.
 
Darcie,
I don't believe Cook's has neps on his "giveaway" list, he's got vft's and Sarrs. I had a good experience with Dean, but I've only done business with him once. Your mileage may vary.
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