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Ideal for seedlings, cuttings, flowers and house plants. Grow seedlings faster with 15-20% more lumens. Simple toggle clamp for easy lamp height adjustment
Super easy assembly. Internal reflective finish directs more light to plants… More >>
Hydrofarm 4 ft Jump Start T5 Fluorescent Grow Light System

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These days, growing potted plants in the comfort of your living room has become quite popular. Aside from the beauty plants provide your home with; there are also health benefits – plants purify the air through using the carbon dioxide we breathe out and providing oxygen for us to breathe in. This article contains some information for helping you to get the maximum benefits indoor houseplants will give you.

Lighting

Most indoor plants need good lighting. You can provide this through natural lighting in the room of your choice. However, there are special “grow lights” which you can use, lights which are specifically manufactured for growing pot plants. They imitate the natural sunlight, and do it rather well. Dark leaved plants usually don’t need as much light as others.

Here are some examples of houseplants you can grow that only require meduim to low levels of light:

a. Philodendrons

b. Devil’s Ivy

c. Creeping Fig

d. African Violets

e. Cyclamens

These should be available at most flower stores or nurseries. Don’t limit your choices to only these, though; feel free to choose whatever plant you think will look nice in your home. However, look for all the information possible on the plant you pick, so you can care for it properly.

Watering

A common mistake most people make in growing pot plants is that they tend to over-water the plants, which may lead to rotting roots.  But take care not to under-water, or the leaves will get brown and dry, and start to suffer from withering.  Be sure to research the kind of plant you have, since each kind of plant varies.

Potting

Choose good quality and nice-looking containers for your pot plants. Make sure that the pot is clean before placing your new plant into it to prevent infection and to encourage healthy growth.

Humidity

In houseplant gardening, humidity is a big issue.  The amount of moisture in the air has a huge effect on the growth of the plants. In the mornings, you can spray the plants with a spray bottle for their much-needed moisture. Be sure to avoid having the leaves covered with dust.

Fertilizing

Like watering, fertilizing depends on the type of plant.  If you have can grow your potted plant with the correct amount of water, light and humidity, fertilization may not need as much attention. A good indoor plant fertilizer can be bought from most hardware stores or gardening centers.  Pick a fertilizer that drains well, and is nutrient rich. This is quite helpful when growing your potted plant.

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Grow seedlings faster with 15-20% more lumens. Simple toggle clamp for easy lamp height adjustment. Internal reflective finish directs more light to plants. Includes T5 high output grow light fixture, bulb and fixture stand. 6′ grounded cord withon/off switch. Fixture stand: 11.5″H x 4″ w. Ideal for seedlings, cuttings, flowers & house plants…. More >>
Green Thumb Jump Start 2 Foot 24″

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A 2ft. Stand with the lighting fixture and two 24 fluorescent bulbs. To help with the germination of new seedlings and plants. Assemble stand and hang fixture with bulbs that are included…. More >>
Hydrofarm JSV2 Jump Start Grow Light System – 2 Ft.

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The Jump Start Fluorescent Grow Light System allows the included high output T5 fluorescent lamp fixture to be easily raised and lowered with an offset pull. The cord works in a fashion similar to that of a window blind, without interfering with plant growth. This unit is excellent for starting seeds, propagating cuttings and growing indoor flowers or houseplants. Complete system includes Jump Start UL/CSA listed high output T5 fluorescent fixture, anodized aluminum… More >>
Hydrofarm 4 ft Jump Start Fluorescent Grow Light System

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The 2 ft wide Jump Start T5 Grow Light System is ideal for seedlings, cuttings, flowers and house plants. The super efficient T5 lights help you grow faster by providing 15-20% more lumen’s than traditional grow lights. It features a simple toggle clamp for easy lamp height adjustment, and the fixture has an internal reflective finish that directs more light to plants. Ideal for African Violets, orchids, flowering bulbs, vegetables, seedlings and cuttings. Super eas… More >>
Hydrofarm JSV2 2-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System

The 4 ft wide Jump Start T5 Grow Light System is ideal for seedlings, cuttings, flowers and house plants. The super efficient T5 lights help you grow faster by providing 15-20% more lumens than traditional grow lights. It features a simple toggle clamp for easy lamp height adjustment, and the fixture has an internal reflective finish that directs more light to plants. Ideal for African Violets, orchids, flowering bulbs, vegetables, seedlings and cuttings. Super easy assembly.

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