Indoor Plant Lights

The driving force in plant growth is light. House plants need light too. Although sunlight usually gives the best results, you can substitute artificial light with success. You can purchase specialized bulbs, or create your own healthy plant light with fluorescent bulbs.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Gardening Tips: African Violet Lighting
• Gardening Tips: Interior Plant Lighting
• Indoor Plants

UF/IFAS Publications

• House Plants
• Houseplants and Flowers
• How to Build a Plant Lighting System

Other Sites

• Artificial Light--Penn State Extension
• Houseplants: Artificial Light--Colorado State University Extension
• Light Requirements for Houseplants--University of Minnesota Extension
• Lighting and Houseplants--Iowa State University Extension
• Lighting Indoor Houseplants--University of Missouri Extension
• Plant Growth Under Artificial Light--Virginia Cooperative Extension