In article ,
iBook wrote:
I have an indoor growroom in the basement. I started with a shelf system
that has four 4 foot flor. bulbs under each shelf. I then bought a MH
400 and hung it in front of the shelf, and got another shelf to put next
to it. So, basicaly there are 2 selves on each unit that get nice light
from the MH, along with the one shelf that has the flor. bulbs.
My question is- what plants should I put closer to the MH? I know that
the Paphs and the phals need to a be little furthar from the bulb, but I
also have several other types. I grow:
My general rule is put the warmer growers on the top shelf. After that,
you can mix and match according to the light requirements of the
individual genera. That is such a subjective thing that I don't even
want to start... You can look at my plant room (on my website) to get
an idea of what I put where. My best advice is to do what you think is
best, and watch the plants for a few months. Shuffle if it looks like
something isn't getting enough light, or too much light. Not very
specific advice, but that is what I do.
Rob
Thanks Rob, I remember seeing these photos a while back- I think when I
asked a question about setting up the room. I was just starting out
then. I started with the florescents under the shelves, and then bought
a 400 W MH. I like the idea of the shelves- even with the MH, it seems I
can control plant placement better, since they are all diff sizes, and
have diff. light requirements. Here are links to some pics i took this
AM. I have about 50 plants down there, and another 20 or so in bloom
upstairs. Once I move out the hybiscus, I will have even more room =)
Sorry for the long URL's
http://65.61.225.14/photos/displayim...up&cat=0&pos=3
http://65.61.225.14/photos/displayim...up&cat=0&pos=2
http://65.61.225.14/photos/displayim...up&cat=0&pos=1
http://65.61.225.14/photos/displayim...up&cat=0&pos=0