Haven't even watched 30 seconds yet but wanted to say that my monstera got her first fenestration! It's a decent sized hole. I'm so proud of her! 🤣 She's been living only with a grow light for about 6 weeks. Ok I'll watch the video now 😂
@@EverythingPlants well it's just her first fenestration at all but I also have no clue if it's borsigiana or not. I think this is her 9th leaf but she was 3 tiny leaves when I got her in spring. I don't know at what age ruffles come to tell us who they really are! I've tried looking it up online but it seems as though most ppl buy "large form" etc already established so that have no clue on actual plant age. I prefer to buy young plants as they don't seem to panic as much about the different conditions and I get to enjoy the process of them growing up!
@@MarisaAndChewYou're so lucky! For some time it was near impossible to find a small monstera . Over a year, all I could find were large specimens in a minimum 2 gallon pot. Close to 2 years after I started looking, I finally spotted a smaller plant in a 6 inch pot (which I snagged of course) and already had 2 fenestrated leaves. They're all over the place now, but it's no joke, its very challenging to hold myself back from grabbing a small one. I agree that starting smaller is so much more satisfying!
Looks great. You’ve got better lighting in your basement than I have in my house with huge windows. Lol. Granted, all my windows do have tint on them to reduce our energy bill. So, I have low light in every room. I did buy some wall sconces to hang over my plant areas. I just use GE grow bulbs in them. While still not bright light, my plants are loving them. All my Hoyas have new growth. My plant collection is small (under 50 plants). I started collecting back in February. It’s my therapy 😊
Love those lights! Great improvement in your setup! Now I'm not distracted by your lights either lol. Plus I enjoy your new techniques and you seem very relaxed and confident in this video. Happy for your happiness 😊
You look fabulous too! Did you do something different with your hair? LOL. All I can say is now I really, really want the track lighting from Soltech! I was hoping just buying the spot light would work but now??? Ugh.
@@dbbrbc honestly you would not be disappointed. I only use and recommend products that I would personally buy. When I said I'm speechless....I truly was. And use the 15% code if you need!
Hmmm i have just replaced the centre light fixtures in my main living and plant area and installed full spectrum (5000k) recessed lights to the perimeter of the room. I still plan on replacing a really crappy fixture for a track system to go around my fireplace. May just have to check the november soltech sale.
How far are you keeping the highland track system from your plants? I think they suggest like 3’ 10” for “high light” are your plants doing well for the lights point way from the wall that is
Hey Michael. At about 8:50 into the video I show how far from the plants they are and it's about 36 inches or that 3 ft away. They are all doing great so far with that light. I absolutely love it
Those ones on the shelf are cheap Amazon gooseneck lights. They definitely don't need them on the shelf. I have directed them towards my jade on the one side and the birds of paradise on the other. I'll keep them for now, but I'm pretty sure they will be gone soon haha
I'd love to get the track light set someday. I waited a looong time before I finally decided to buy just the basic Soltech Vita bulb. I had been using the GE bulbs with good results so I just couldn't see spending the extra cash. THEN I finally saw one in person at a nursery and it was so gorgeous!!! Sounds silly to say that about a light but it just has a vibe that takes everything to the next level and enhances the beauty of the plants. Once the cashier told me it was a Soltech light I started to understand the price difference lol I put 2 Vita bulbs in 3 months ago and they are definitely better than the GE bulb. My Whale Fin put out pups. My Monstera Albo is growing fast and for the first time my Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor has an inflorescence!! (I can't remember, is it recommended to cut them off the plant?) For big plant enthusiasts, these bulbs are so worth it.
I agree 100% Until you actually get one of these lights you don't really understand how good they are. P.S. I have an aspect light in my hands that I'll be doing a giveaway with once I hit 50K subs....STAY TUNED!
Just curious as to the electrical cost of your grow light room. I will be transitioning from having everything outdoors to in a fairly dark porch area ( moving to a different location) and most likely will be doing some light supplementation. This system your are now installing seems almost perfect for my situation.
Hey Barbara. I can't give an exact dollar figure, but it's not something that I'd say I noticed a huge jump in my power bills. They are all energy efficient bulbs
Hi there can you please send me the website or store you buy your moss from you had sent me before in the past, but I miss placed it. I live in Canada so it’s hard to find places to buy moss. Thanks so much.
The soltech lights come with a timer. It is one of those old school round dial ones where you push down the tabs for the time. Are you familiar with those ones?
Oooh I love how that looks! The other lights were really taking away from the jungle vibe! I also love how at least on camera it looked like close to daylight bulbs colors. My plants are in the basement as well and I absolutely love the whiter lights as it feels like I've installed windows 🤣 and it makes it more inviting for me to want to be in! I think the only suggestion I have for soltech is that clear cord options would be awesome! As great as their cable management system is, having clear cords would hide them even more. Obviously that's purely a personal preference though and if someone wanted they could always get the paintable cord management covers and really hide things 🤷🏼♀️ Has the high light on that pothos brought out more variegation or just bleached the plant? Just wondering BC everyone always says more light is more variegation on pothos and mine seem to not care at all but I haven't given that big of a swing. It's looking great Jeff!
I would love these, but I would need to spend $4000 to use just 1 4light track in each of my plant rooms. I wish, but unfortunately no. Looks great for your setup, though.
@@EverythingPlants, I should rephrase that......I have 4 rooms with plants equaling about 300 plants. One plant room with the majority, the living and dinning rooms and the bedroom. I'm trying to purge at the moment and concentrate on aroids.
Soltech lights are incredible. This Highland track system is great but there are other options. It's tough to justify but it's an investment and you get what you pay for lol
As so many RUclipsrs promote Soltech I assume they are sent for free as they seem very pricey versus other grow light solutions. One track light is £202.00 here in the UK, so £808.00 for the 4 you've got, so around 937 dollars!!! Could get 40 other growlights for that. Premium brand so charge more, sure, but 10x more, no thanks. Lovely plants arrangement though, looks good.
Hey Peter! Yes, this light system was given to me to try out. Although I know this type of light is not for everyone for different reasons....cost being one of them. I would never recommend any product that I wouldn't spend my own money on. I try to make my videos with plant styling ideas and not so much a sale pitch, because that's the last thing I would to be known for. If you can create a similar setup for cheaper, then that is awesome as well. I did look at different track light systems that are out there where you could easily add grow bulbs into, but where it fell short was most of those needed to be hardwired in or looked super cheap and tacky. One of the major advantages with this one from soltech is they offer both a plug in and hardwired option. The goal for my studio was to eliminate as many of those other grow lights and I am so pleased with the results. Thanks so much for this comment and appreciate you taking time to watch my video!
Haven't even watched 30 seconds yet but wanted to say that my monstera got her first fenestration! It's a decent sized hole. I'm so proud of her! 🤣 She's been living only with a grow light for about 6 weeks. Ok I'll watch the video now 😂
That is so awesome....I'm still waiting for holes in mine. I'm beginning to wonder it's it's the monstera borsigiana
@@EverythingPlants well it's just her first fenestration at all but I also have no clue if it's borsigiana or not. I think this is her 9th leaf but she was 3 tiny leaves when I got her in spring. I don't know at what age ruffles come to tell us who they really are! I've tried looking it up online but it seems as though most ppl buy "large form" etc already established so that have no clue on actual plant age. I prefer to buy young plants as they don't seem to panic as much about the different conditions and I get to enjoy the process of them growing up!
@@MarisaAndChewYou're so lucky! For some time it was near impossible to find a small monstera . Over a year, all I could find were large specimens in a minimum 2 gallon pot. Close to 2 years after I started looking, I finally spotted a smaller plant in a 6 inch pot (which I snagged of course) and already had 2 fenestrated leaves. They're all over the place now, but it's no joke, its very challenging to hold myself back from grabbing a small one. I agree that starting smaller is so much more satisfying!
Very sleek set up you have now. Truly looks like a studio.
Thanks Litewieght Pup! This is exactly what I was trying to achieve!
Looks great. You’ve got better lighting in your basement than I have in my house with huge windows. Lol. Granted, all my windows do have tint on them to reduce our energy bill. So, I have low light in every room. I did buy some wall sconces to hang over my plant areas. I just use GE grow bulbs in them. While still not bright light, my plants are loving them. All my Hoyas have new growth. My plant collection is small (under 50 plants). I started collecting back in February. It’s my therapy 😊
Thanks SavedByGrace! It is quite amazing the difference grow bulbs and lights do for plants.
Wow! What an upgrade! These are plant light goals.
Thanks Becky!
Love those lights! Great improvement in your setup! Now I'm not distracted by your lights either lol. Plus I enjoy your new techniques and you seem very relaxed and confident in this video. Happy for your happiness 😊
Thanks so much, Brandon. Now we can all not be distracted by those other lights hahaha They seriously drove me nuts
I love Everything you put out, but this apartment makeover series has been the best 😊😊
Thanks Emily! This has been quite the transformation over the last year
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks Diann!
Nice, looks fantastic!
Thanks! I love how it turned out.
Thank you! Winter is soon upon us.. We need this info!!
Yes! Get those grow lights shining haha
Good job, Jeff. Great vid, as usual.
Thanks Anne!!!
I'm so jealous! This is amazing ✨️💚
Thanks Aub_K!
Oh that's so awesome Jeff!!! They look fabulous!!! Congratulations!! 💚🌱🌿
Hahaha....I read this at first as 'you' look fabulous and I was going to say thank you. The lights are phenomenal!!!
You look fabulous too! Did you do something different with your hair? LOL.
All I can say is now I really, really want the track lighting from Soltech! I was hoping just buying the spot light would work but now??? Ugh.
And you have a flower on your hoya??? Ugh. Now I'm really green. Lucky duck. 🌱🌿💚
@@dbbrbc honestly you would not be disappointed. I only use and recommend products that I would personally buy. When I said I'm speechless....I truly was. And use the 15% code if you need!
Great information in this video!!!
Thanks Dawn!
Looks great!
Thanks Vicki!
That looks awesome! Great job!🌿😁
Thanks so much! 😊
This set up is beautiful.! I love the grow track lighting.. Looks amazing. I just might invest in something like this. Well done!💚
They are such a high quality product! Thanks Alfreda. If you do buy something be sure to use the discount code for 15% off!
@@EverythingPlants - I sure will and thank you 😊
Im a little envious of those lights , I'll get some one day 🤔
Why nervous?
The setup looks a lot nicer! I’m going they have some good sales on these for Black Friday or cyber Monday.
Yes! Stayed tuned for a black Friday sale in November!
Love love love the way the growlight looks❤ Do you have any plans to do winter houseplant tour because the plants are looking absolutely stunning 🔥🔥😍
Hello Bee Tee. I do plan on doing an entire plant tour soon!
@@EverythingPlants Excited and just Yayyyyyyy!!
Hmmm i have just replaced the centre light fixtures in my main living and plant area and installed full spectrum (5000k) recessed lights to the perimeter of the room. I still plan on replacing a really crappy fixture for a track system to go around my fireplace. May just have to check the november soltech sale.
Yes and be sure to use my code for added discount as well!
I also watch you on my other account on my Roku.
Haven't fiquired out how to commit there yet.
Thanks so much for all the support Timbrelman
Those clamp lights were an eye sore, just kidding. But for sure looks so much cleaner with track light
Hey Josie! They were definitely an eye sore and I hated them. Thanks for watching
How far are you keeping the highland track system from your plants? I think they suggest like 3’ 10” for “high light” are your plants doing well for the lights point way from the wall that is
Hey Michael. At about 8:50 into the video I show how far from the plants they are and it's about 36 inches or that 3 ft away. They are all doing great so far with that light. I absolutely love it
Hi Jeff, How did that tall skinny light work out? Not so much?? Just curious. All your plants are looking fabulous!
Ya, the are all working out so good!!!!
Hello, can the bulbs be replaced in these or do you have to throw out the whole light fixture part?
I do believe it is one solid unit. It has 50,000 hour lifespan, so I think that's 10+ years of use.
What kind of lights are those that you still have on the wall shelf? The short bar lights. So they are still necessary even with the Soltech?
Those ones on the shelf are cheap Amazon gooseneck lights. They definitely don't need them on the shelf. I have directed them towards my jade on the one side and the birds of paradise on the other. I'll keep them for now, but I'm pretty sure they will be gone soon haha
Looks Awesome Jeff! Congrats! To spendy for most of us unfortunately.
Ya, they are. I've caught word there will be a good sale in November
About how many light candles do your philodendron get? I have some and they recover about 280 or 300 is that enough???
I'd say anywhere between 250 and 750 is pretty good for them...so you should be good!
I'd love to get the track light set someday. I waited a looong time before I finally decided to buy just the basic Soltech Vita bulb. I had been using the GE bulbs with good results so I just couldn't see spending the extra cash. THEN I finally saw one in person at a nursery and it was so gorgeous!!! Sounds silly to say that about a light but it just has a vibe that takes everything to the next level and enhances the beauty of the plants. Once the cashier told me it was a Soltech light I started to understand the price difference lol I put 2 Vita bulbs in 3 months ago and they are definitely better than the GE bulb. My Whale Fin put out pups. My Monstera Albo is growing fast and for the first time my Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor has an inflorescence!! (I can't remember, is it recommended to cut them off the plant?) For big plant enthusiasts, these bulbs are so worth it.
I agree 100% Until you actually get one of these lights you don't really understand how good they are. P.S. I have an aspect light in my hands that I'll be doing a giveaway with once I hit 50K subs....STAY TUNED!
I started with the Soltech bulbs and like you, I'm so happy with how well they work. I need more; )
@@ChristyD97
Mee tooo!
You're killing me Jeff, more money again. :)
Hahaha.....use the discount code if you do haha 'everything15' There....saved you some money 💰
Just curious as to the electrical cost of your grow light room.
I will be transitioning from having everything outdoors to in a fairly dark porch area ( moving to a different location) and most likely will be doing some light supplementation. This system your are now installing seems almost perfect for my situation.
Hey Barbara. I can't give an exact dollar figure, but it's not something that I'd say I noticed a huge jump in my power bills. They are all energy efficient bulbs
Hi there can you please send me the website or store you buy your moss from you had sent me before in the past, but I miss placed it. I live in Canada so it’s hard to find places to buy moss. Thanks so much.
Here you go!
the-little-big-plant-co.myshopify.com/
Which timers do you use for your lights, and why did you select them?
The soltech lights come with a timer. It is one of those old school round dial ones where you push down the tabs for the time. Are you familiar with those ones?
@@EverythingPlants Yeah, they've been around for years. Thanks!
Oooh I love how that looks! The other lights were really taking away from the jungle vibe! I also love how at least on camera it looked like close to daylight bulbs colors. My plants are in the basement as well and I absolutely love the whiter lights as it feels like I've installed windows 🤣 and it makes it more inviting for me to want to be in!
I think the only suggestion I have for soltech is that clear cord options would be awesome! As great as their cable management system is, having clear cords would hide them even more. Obviously that's purely a personal preference though and if someone wanted they could always get the paintable cord management covers and really hide things 🤷🏼♀️
Has the high light on that pothos brought out more variegation or just bleached the plant? Just wondering BC everyone always says more light is more variegation on pothos and mine seem to not care at all but I haven't given that big of a swing.
It's looking great Jeff!
I hated those clunky lights and they definitely took away from the plants. Everytime I walk downstairs now, my eyes are drawn to the plants!
What is the wattage of these lights?
I believe they are 30 watt lights
@@EverythingPlants I am thinking of buying 10 watts light but I now I realise that it would be less for my room I guess 😕
@@supriyodas2218 are they the Sansi lights, because those are great!
@@EverythingPlants I am from India so the light brand is different here 😅
I would love these, but I would need to spend $4000 to use just 1 4light track in each of my plant rooms. I wish, but unfortunately no. Looks great for your setup, though.
You have 4 plant rooms? That is amazing! Try one and see how it works out!
@@EverythingPlants, I should rephrase that......I have 4 rooms with plants equaling about 300 plants. One plant room with the majority, the living and dinning rooms and the bedroom. I'm trying to purge at the moment and concentrate on aroids.
Oh, and Hoyas. The hoya bug bit me, so I have quite a few.
@@ChristyD97 that is awesome! Are you in Canada?
@@EverythingPlants, just south in the Tri-Cities area of Washington state. I'm in the dry, hot side of the state, nothing like Seattle's weather.
Holly crap these grow lights are expensive 😰
Soltech lights are incredible. This Highland track system is great but there are other options. It's tough to justify but it's an investment and you get what you pay for lol
As so many RUclipsrs promote Soltech I assume they are sent for free as they seem very pricey versus other grow light solutions. One track light is £202.00 here in the UK, so £808.00 for the 4 you've got, so around 937 dollars!!! Could get 40 other growlights for that. Premium brand so charge more, sure, but 10x more, no thanks.
Lovely plants arrangement though, looks good.
Hey Peter! Yes, this light system was given to me to try out. Although I know this type of light is not for everyone for different reasons....cost being one of them. I would never recommend any product that I wouldn't spend my own money on. I try to make my videos with plant styling ideas and not so much a sale pitch, because that's the last thing I would to be known for. If you can create a similar setup for cheaper, then that is awesome as well. I did look at different track light systems that are out there where you could easily add grow bulbs into, but where it fell short was most of those needed to be hardwired in or looked super cheap and tacky. One of the major advantages with this one from soltech is they offer both a plug in and hardwired option.
The goal for my studio was to eliminate as many of those other grow lights and I am so pleased with the results. Thanks so much for this comment and appreciate you taking time to watch my video!