Let's talk about LIGHT - how to optimise your plant growth
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Do I really need a grow light?
06:03 THE BASICS - why does your plant need light?
10:52 How to measure, or not measure, light
17:00 Mother Grow Lights
30:55 Conclusion
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Trial and error is scientific! It's just not as efficient for some experiments. I completely understand that you want to enjoy your hobby and not turn it into a spreadsheet project.
Very true :) it is scientific, just hard to quantify to share with my audience :)
A month ago I purchased their growlight and I am super happy with it so far. Btw, in the reference section while ordering I mentioned that I learnt about the company from you. So totally glad you are now officially partnering with them. As far as I know, they started as a start-up and still not that known, so it is amazing to give them some love and attention :) awesome video!
Thanks :) yea they are a small business run by a lovely couple :) always nice to support small businesses :)
Congratulation you have been riped off, 7$/watt is amazingly expensive for a weak grow light, you don't even know the PPFD output
@@surronzak8154 your right there high I bought multiple expensive and cheap brand grow lights but these for some reason are the only ones who make your plant shine I’m thinking it’s there spectrum because it’s def not because there the strongest out there cus I will agree they are weak as far as price but they work AWESOME in cabinets.
Agree with your mum 😀
My grandpa used to say: we are not that rich to spend money on cheap items that become useless too soon.
I've recently bought an expensive grow light and after a month of usage I see the difference. My plants definitely look happier)
Smart man!! By mum always said ‘if you opt for the cheap option you end up buying it twice’ :)
Great advice! So true!
But that light is expensive and weak
I appreciate your trial and error method. I’m consistently moving plants around in order to have them be in the best place possible. Whether it be every few days or weeks, if I notice one not growing as well or not happy, then I move it. Then if I find that sweet spot for that plant, I try to keep it there 🥰
These lights have been on my wishlist for a little while and this video couldn't have come at a better time. They look so sleek. Thanks!
Thanks :)
I already use grow lights (from different manufacturers), but one of the main points I took from this content was the sideways light as opposed to vertical from above. It's a good point, so thank you for that. I'll see if I can implement that into my hobby somehow.
💡I’ve had my Mother grow light for almost a year and am pleased with how my plants are growing with it. I really appreciate how sleek and unobtrusive the light is. Certainly looks much nicer than any other grow light I’ve seen before. One thing that wasn’t mentioned is that their are several different mounting options available besides the vertical stand. It can be hung horizontally from either steel wire or mounted directly to a shelf, wall, ceiling, etc. There also is a freestanding horizontal frame that will hold the light above smaller plants, cuttings, seedlings, etc.
One of your best videos so far. Really appreciate it!
Thanks :)
I feel like you can read my mind! One time when I was thinking about your Alocasia collection, you release it in the same day. Now, I've been looking for grow light since last week and here you go again, releasing very useful and informative video on grow light!!
Perfect timing :)
These re great lights for who ever is thinking about them. Ive used them for years
Thanks for sharing :)
💡 well explained. And I appreciate that you giving your feedback after a year of using the lights. It just makes sense. Thank you!
Thanks :)
This is such a perfect resource for light! I have always been so curious about the science behind photosynthesis from the light perspective and this was so so so helpful 💡
Thank you :)
🥸🤣😍💜 I've read sooo much on lighting over the years! Finally you put in a perspective I could actually understand! Ty!!! My Momma always said- "you get what you pay for". That has always proven to be true(most of the time!). Happy growing!💜🌱
Thank you :)
I learned SO much from this video!! Thank you for breaking everything down and explaining lighting conditions. NOW TO BUY NEW SUPP LIGHTS :'D
Thank you :)
I just love the spectrums myself. I have seen them on your Instagram first and since I bought my 2 spectrums I keep recommending them whenever somebody buys one of my cuttings and asks me what I'm using and if I can recommend anything.
So far everyone who then bought them was happy :) Mother is a great company with a good customer support and the lights are fantastic!
Thanks for sharing :)
Good information, thank you for making the info more digestible. I use grow lights all over my home to aid my plants and I’ve become quite creative in making them a part of my decor. I too use my plants to decorate my space and I don’t want an ugly grow light to take away from that.
Thanks :)
Thanks I learnt so much not an easy topic to explain. What I really enjoyed and gave me confidence , was your research into the product and what makes Mother superior to other grow lights. You really asked the questions that I would of asked then went about answering them. I have been growing plants for many years but they have never thrived. I am hoping after watching your videos and putting your suggestions into practice I will see my plants thrive. Your such a nice guy and you love your cat Brad. Have a great 2024
Mother is just normal grow light, there is nothing special about it : )
Loved this video and I couldn't agree more with you on just about all of it. Thanks for making such helpful, great and inspiring content.
Thank you :)!
Pure unadulterated honesty such a great Instagram handle too and I’m so glad I found you before I started my rare plant journey.. thank you for your no nonsense approach your after value approach and making things very simple and teaching us to not over complicate things ✨✨✨💝
Thank you :) happy growing
💡love the look of these lights. I've bought 2 of them but currently only using one and haven't really used them to their full potential yet
Thank you for this video. Light in plant growing is such a difficult topic to go about, and you did really well! I've learnt a lot 💡. And you are so right, you want to keep the fun part in growing your plants whilst staying free to testing things out😂. I totally agree with the grow tent, if I can't enjoy the beauty of the plant in my place, what's the point 😂🌿
Thank you Sunny :)
Thanks again for such an information video. They are very much appreciated.
Thanks :)
Very informative Jan. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching :)
Well done. Very good overview without going overboard.
Thanks:)
💡Great Video, very informative, thank you! Brad's tail in 16:05 ist super funny 🥰
Thanks :)
Thank you, Jan !!! 💡🌱💡🌱💡🌱
I’m just happy to be watching you and learning from you 🪴
Thanks :)
Thanx for the review. I have never seen such well-designed growlights! Your apartment is really tasteful, Thanx for sharing your ideas 👍
Thanks :)
This was an AWESOME video! So very informative without being a Ph.D course, as you say. I have Mother grow lights, as well as Barinas and Modios. Mother is, without a doubt, the best. it's the best looking, the best-looking light, the sleekest, and has done the best for my plants. But I can't justify the cost for my IKEA cabinets. The Mother really are so good...just so pricey. Thanks again for the wonderful video!!
Thanks for sharing :)
Excellent info and presentation. Thanks for taking the time to talk with Mother! That was fascinating. There are a lot of LED grow lights with a similar form factor and it's essential to understand what to look for - basically a heat sink! Like you, I'm all about integrating my plant hobby into my interior design, and the more I understand the technology available, the easier it is to make aesthetically pleasing choices. Thank you!
Great you found it valuable :)
👍🏻 Love the last couple of seconds of video,especially! 😻
Well thanks for watching till the end :)
@@sydneyplantguy You did a great job on a difficult topic!
Thank you very much for this informative video. I knew some of it but the rest was really great to know, especially with me having the intention and need to buy a grow light. I also appreciate you pointing out, that one doesn't need a grow light. I am aware of it but I think many people that are new into plants and see them everywhere in planty videos might get a wrong impression.
Really informative and well thought out 💜
Thank you :)
Loved this video! Thank you so much 🥰
Thanks :)
Super informative!! Thanks, Jan!
Thanks :)
agree strongly on the going very scientific. i feel it takes the "fun" away from hobby especially when there are tonnes of parameters with light requirement specifics. i prefer to trial it out when lighting is enough or not by observing the plant growth and so far they've been doing well! anyway, beautiful plants man. thanks for being the goals of many plant hobbyist everywhere 😁
Thank you :) i reckon it’s the most fun approach and ultimately will lead to the best results too :)
I find digging into numbers and understanding the parameters you mention as being fun. Some trial and error can be fun, but where do you draw the line? Why watch youtube videos or do any research? Just grab whatever plants look nice in the store and have at it. You can take it to the extreme in either direction.
We are totally on the same page. Not only do we both work in IT, but your opinions on light colors, and aesthetics are the same lol. I agree with setting up a zen natural appearance, otherwise it just looks like a mad scientist laboratory. Getting some grow lights in the mail tomorrow so hopefully along with the moss pole, my plants leaves will get bigger.
Another great video! Thanks bro 👊🏼
Thanks :)
Very good presentation, Dr. Lux. I was thrilled to see the Mother lights; I've been looking for years for attractive fixtures, and they are the best I've seen since they're so unobtrusive. Good find. Also I think your technical discussion is on point; it is important to know that measuring light is not as straightforward as measuring temperature, where all you need is a thermometer.
Thank you :) glad you enjoyed the video :)
Yes thank you! This is very valued.
Thank you for Explaining and search detailed.
Thank you :)
Hey! My mum says exactly the same thing!😅"Save your money, buy good quality and it'll last you a lifetime!" Your vid was great Jan, I finally get it! Been thinking of getting one real soon and the Mother one is the only one that looks nice. Thanks for the discount code too...every bit helps 🙏
Thank you :) and happy growing
Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection beautiful
Thanks :)
I love that you talked about light readings ugh I hate when people get caught up on this! In the forest the sun is blocked for almost a quarter of the day depending on the plant (floor plants) so technically when given grow lights they get much more light then they would. I never want to make this hobby unhappy , and so many people do that! Love and respect how real you are !!!!!
Thank you so much :)
I find information, data, understanding, and learning all very enjoyable things. You're already taking the step of watching a "how to" video, so it seems you do like increasing your knowledge to some degree. It seems strange that someone might hate that I like seeing numbers and understanding the science behind something.
I do have a couple of blue and red UGLY lights....and they do not do a great job! Yes the cheap are cheap....I had no clue what I was doing when I first ordered grow lights! I did no research.....but I will have to just use them in my basement until they burn out! At least we all trust you and are getting to know your plants so yes this video was informative and like so many of us we did not think before we purchased!
Glad it was helpful :)
This video was the shove I needed to finally purchase these lights. I’ve been eyeing them for a while but due to the price I’ve been putting it off. I’ll be installing them in my Ikea greenhouse cabinet and can’t wait to see what results I get :) Depending on how things go I may purchase more so my plants can thrive throughout the PNW’s notoriously overcast winter!
Hope you & your plants make it through winter :)
@@sydneyplantguy thank you!
I’ve been thinking of ordering one of your grow lights for a while now. I’m in the U.K. so heading into winter. Thanks for the discount code, I’ve ordered it now 👍
Happy growing & hope winter won’t be too harsh :)
@@sydneyplantguy new light arrived today, all set up fir my moss pokes, looks fabulous and I’m so pleased with it! Thanks so much 😁😍👍
How is the growlight working out for you?
Very helpful!
I agree with you, the technicalities take out the fun! 😋 (my emoji) thanks for the information!
Thanks:)
Great information 😊
Thanks :)
You're hilarious, lol. Thank you for the informative video! I'm binging, and learning so much!
Thank you :)
It's an excellent product, well worth the cost, but I wish they had a white option (instead of only black). Like you, I have very little floor space, so it's great to have it stuck on my wall. But all my walls are painted brilliant white; the contrast with the black tube is nice, but I think it would have looked even better if it were white, blending with the wall. I will really invest in a couple more if there were white ones!
Thanks for all the great videos 💚
Very fair point !! Thank you :)
Awesome video man!! Great content… love your objective approach and how scientifically literate you are, most people these days just throw around subjective opinion as if it’s fact! Keep it up much love 👍😁 oh and my mum taught me the same… buy cheap, buy twice 😁
Thank you :) appreciate your comment :)
I have always thought the same thing about those purple grow lights!! I use the ones found in Bunnings, they have limitations for example they change the leaf orientation to up not forward. I have defs been wanting Mother ones, but can’t justify the cost atm.
"Jesus" 😂 Thank you for the detailed explanation while keeping it simple and uncomplicated. There is a lot of useless and contradicting information online and you've helped to shed light (pun intended) on the information I've been searching for. Mahalo nui loa!
Thank you :)
Hallo Jan. Ja die Mother Teile sind schon toll. Leider nicht ganz meine Preisklasse. Musste da Kompromisse machen, bin aber mit meinen Growlights auch zufrieden. Ohne sie ist es heftig die Pflanzen ueber den Winter zu bringen. Stimme dir voll zu, was die rot/blau Lampen betrifft. Natürlich habe ich bis zum Schluss geschaut! 😄😄😄
Danke :)
Love this vid and the lights… also love the placement of your phone 🫢 😅
Thanks!
Thank you :) appreciate it
Hey Jan, greeting from the Bronx! Go Yankees! I’ve learned a lot from you. ❤️❤️🍃🌿🌸☀️
I’ve actually watched a Yankees game live (just once) hehe :) thank you
FYI I bought the app Photone and the $5 led add on. I compared it against an Apogee $500 par meter on three bulbs. It was pretty accurate on all bulbs at three distances each. It was approximately 12-20 PPFD less using the app but still a cheap way to get a gauge of PPFD.
That’s great to know :) thank you :)
@@sydneyplantguy I am using the same app. You even need to add white paper as a diffuser and its been tested to have a 5% deviation to the professional ones. Great app!!
🥱 JUST KIDDING! Very useful info. Thank u 4 taking the time 2 make it make sense 2 me, I do appreciate it! Love ur channel & ur huge plants. Working on getting the materials 2 mimic what u'v done with the moss poles! 🤎 Yes, I made all the way 2 the end!
"Buy once, cry once" is the motto my FIL taught my husband (and he taught me), lol. Yes get the quality option and do it only once.
new studies proved that green waves are also important. Not that important but for a full and healthy plant also a must have!
My second Mother grow light arrives this week! 💡
Happy growing :)
💡 thank u for this educational video 👌
Thanks :)
Love this shirt ❤
Thanks Hafa :)
Thank you for a great informative video. My house doesn't have enough windows and is kind of dark! I must use grow lights (unfortunately)!
Thanks :)
I put my philos outside with net proof. Greetings from INA ☕🙋🏽♂️
Thank you for this vidéo 💚🇫🇷🙏
💡 wasn’t the ezpz morning Video I was hoping for but very informative ☺️☺️ don’t forget your 🍽 for eating brad the cutie
Haha definitely no easy to digest info haha :D thanks :)
Thank you again for another awesome video! I live in Sydney too and just starting my fall down the planty rabbit hole. I'm so glad I found your channel!! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. What groups/sites would you recommend for a fellow Sydneysider to get into the plant swapping side of the hobby?
There is a buy sell & swap facebook group :)
Well said I agree 100%❤😺🐈🍁
Thanks :)
You seems a little struggle when explaining it, but I find it extremely cute and gorgeous!! You are the highlight for today episode!
Well I rather talk about plants than all this scientific stuff & unpronounceable words :D haha
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I’ve been looking at mother grow lights because it seems like every plant RUclipsr has them with amazing results! Will definitely invest someday.
Aside from that point, your phone sitting under your bollocks is killing me!! Stop damaging the goods man!! 😂
Love seeing Brad's tail at the bottom. He's adorable
He’s the cutest :)
here I am at 3 am watching 😅 Texas 🤘🏼
Thanks for the support :)
Usually that’s me,but the other way round,watching American and Canadian RUclipsrs! 🤣
Very much relate to your aesthetic and approach to growing and appreciating plants. I’m about to move to a new place and wish I’d seen this before I bought a light meter when I’m really much more about just paying attention to them. But have been worried about them not getting enough light. The grow lights out on market are not very aesthetically pleasing but I do like these Mother lights…thank you! Like Soltech products but their hanging mechanism is really janky. That industrial looking tall black floor lamp with the large dome for fixture you have that I saw in another video…is that just a floor lamp you found and put a grow bulb in? Having trouble finding tall floor lamps that will work for my big babies. Thank you! Love your channel!
Thank you:)
I have been contemplating buying grow lights for 8 months now but couldnt get my head around it no matter how much I researched. Plus much of what I saw was either ugly or not appropriate.
I now fully understand how light works and what my requirements are.
My order going in to Mother asap. Thanks for the discount.
Your vids are great man.
Thank you :)
Also agree with your Mom. Mine used to say: Wer billig kauft, kauft zweimal. 😊
Everyone thinks I am creating spreadsheets for my plants because I live and die by them for work. As a professional who looks for standardization, KPIs, etc., I take the opposite approach for this hobby. I enjoy tending, observing, editing and enjoying the plants that respond to my care. I’ll put in the work but it shouldn’t feel like work.
As long as you’re enjoying the approach you’ve taken it’s all good :)
Too much science on light just sends my brain into shutdown mode, lol. I, like you, want to enjoy my plants and make them a part of my home's decor. Through trial and error and paying attention to my plants, I think I have a pretty good handle on what lighting works in my home esthetically and keeping my plants happy. No light meter! Anyway, thanks for an informative, if a bit too scientific for me, video. Your plants are really gorgeous!
Thank you :)
Recently I have read that plants have a "battery" of sorts to store energy. William Cullina in his book, Understanding Orchids, explains on page 25. Let's take for example the moth orchid, Phalaenopsis; it requires 1000 footcandles for 8 hours. ((I know that readings of PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) are superior to footcandle readings. But I have not seen a table of PAR requirements for orchids; happily Cullina cites footcandle requirements for each of the many genera in the A to Z chapter of his book.)) He says that "plants can store some of the energy they make to use on a rainy (or winter) day. If your plants have been happily photosynthesizing all spring, summer, and fall, they can spend some of their energy stores to get through the winter or even to bloom then. Since footcandles received convert directly into energy stored, if your plants receive an hour at 2,000 fc, two at 1,500, and five at 600, this still averages to 1,000 fc over eight hours. If you grow under lights, you can get away with 500 fc over sixteen hours, which is one of the reasons we leave the lights on so long." I find this revelation quite useful for indoor gardeners who must resort to artificial lighting to keep the plant crowd happy.
Thanks for sharing :)
In your setup, how many moss poles will one of these lights cover? Thanks!
Really depends on the size of the plant on your moss poles & how far away the lights are. The closer the stronger the light but the smaller the area it covers
Love your plants and your information, where is the cat? usually sitting next to you. Where did you get the cat furniture from?
He joins the video in the second half :)
But can you give us an idea of how close the plants are to the window? And is the window north, south, east, or west? That would really help me understand which window (and, yes, I will convert to my hemisphere!). Thanks, and aloha from Hawaii.
There is a north-east facing window right out of frame next to the gigas in this room. If you want to see the light/windows & set-up of the other rooms check our my full apartment tour :)
I never bought a grow light before and thinking I might but I have a question. One thing that is never talked about is the electricity cost of running them. Are they all energy efficient? Enjoyed very much your video. Thank you for sharing.
They are LEDs so quite energy efficient :) i haven’t noticed a change in my bills as a result of them :)
@@sydneyplantguy Thank You!
I don’t have grow light can I just put them outside with 2 layers net all day we live in tropical country it’s always warm in Philippines
The two lights you do have, they are the 36 inch lights, correct? Also, I'm a scientist by nature (and occupation), so I loved this video. Thanks!!
Sorry 90cm :)
Yes :) they are called ‘Plant Spectrum 32’
is it a P. plowmanii the one bt the right knee? I'd like these grow lights. But I would need 4 or 5. a bit over my budget. They seem ideal, though.
Yes it is :)
The lights are quite expensive but it's really good. If you want to give it a try, perhaps start with one; you'll be surprised how much light one emits. And I think the light spreads up to a 60° angle. The plants I thought were far away and to the sides are all responding to the lights. If you have white walls, it reflects the lights back even better (some plants started facing the wall instead of the light!). You might not need as many as you imagine.
I’ve only just started using grownlights since last Christmas. These lights were my only wish from daughters! BAM! Now I have them & just like I imagined I absolutely love these! I have nothing to compare to but as far as the ease of setting up and use, not to mention how great my plants are doing….I am in LOVE! I will ask for more this christmas hahaha!
Thanks for sharing :)
Your accent sounds German. I love your Videos and your Plants looks amazing. Regards from Hamburg 🇩🇪
It is ;) grüße :)
Great informative video, i bought one a few months ago and i am very happy with it. The light itself is very pleasent, the design looks great ,it can be re-used (by changing the led stripes) and it can be placed horizontal or vertical. It is worth the money in my oppinion and i will get more .
I hope Mother Life will bring some grow light bulbs out in he future, so we can use them in existing fixtures.
Thanks for sharing :) yes that would be awesome!
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Hello, I see that the light spectrum and cri is almost same as the light I am using.. but I am having trouble with leaves burning only for certain anthuriums and certain philos like gloriosum and macdowell. On the other hand, monsteras and certain others love more light.. Do you have any guidlines for anthuriums when using these grow light? or some tips on layout.. I am not sure how much ppfd is the adequate for them.
My anthuriums are about 80cms-100cms away from the light
@@sydneyplantguy thanks bunch!
Do you have any suggestions for how to stack/attach the Mother lights one on top of the other? I think I noticed it in a video and I only own one Mother light on a base, so I wasn't sure how you got them to attach. Would be a game changer for me as some of my climbers are getting out of range, and I can't lift the current light any further without it then making my shorter plants miss out. Thank you so much!
Hey, i used the screw that is used to mount if on the disk to screw the together. Just open the case of one of them, screw the screw in fr the back (so it sticks out when you close the case again) and then twist the second light on top :)
I appreciate this so much, thank you!@@sydneyplantguy
How far away from plants do you have grow lights ?
I just got 2 lights on 1 clip thing
Around 60-80cms away :)
I know this is years later but do you still have the discount code for the Mother lights? Thanks!!!
Hey, sorry they stopped the discount :(
This was super helpful, thank you! I haven't been able to find anyone who could explain plant lights this way before.
You deserve good money for this, I'm sold 😄😄 Definitely looking into getting at least one for my dark corner, which means... room for more (thriving) plants! 🤩😂
Thank you :)
Is the one you’re using the plantspectrum16? Or plantspectrum32?
The 32 :)
Wow that shirt.🎉😂
Does the light work for green house ?
It’s waterproof so it should but really depends on the size of your greenhouse :) they were predominantly designed to work in small indoor spaces :)
Have you used Sol-tech yet? Almost all the planty creators I follow are sponsored by either mother or soltech...I've been working up the nerve to drop some money to invest in better lights. But which is better?? I trust planty folks on both teams haha
Never tried them sorry :)