11 Best Grow Lights for Indoor Plants 2022

2022-04-21 05:43:57 By : Mr. Ryan Wu

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Spring is in full bloom, and you're inspired to put your green thumb to use. Don't have a garden? No problem. Grow lights help you grow succulents, geraniums, and even vegetables indoors, and turn your home into a green oasis. "We love using grow lights," says Tylor Rogers from Arium Botanicals. "They allow you to grow plants further into your home, where natural light wouldn’t normally shine." And the best part? You'll be able to grow your favorite indoor plants all year long!

Weeding through the choices of different styles, types, and wattage to find the best grow lights can be confusing. While you'll find some decent fluorescent and incandescent grow lights, they are also less efficient (think higher energy cost and shorter life span). "We recommend and personally use full-spectrum LED grow lights, because they emit a white or natural light," says Rogers. Blue and red lights are meant for more specific growing goals, such as supporting vegetative growth (blue light) or flowering and fruiting (red light).

When it comes to wattage, Rogers advises you'll need roughly 20 to 45 watts per square feet of grow space. Low-light plants (such as herbs, lettuce, leafy greens) can grow in about 10 to 15 watts, whereas seedlings and vegetables need closer to 30 to 35 watts to grow efficiently.

There are a great variety of grow lights on the market, and some can even be a stylish feature in your living room, such as this design-conscious one from Modern Sprout landscape.

Before you hit the garden store, think about which plants you're growing where. Panel lights can be hung overhead and cover a larger area, while simple LED bulbs can be screwed into almost any regular light fixture. For beginners, complete systems such as a full garden kit with built-in lights are a fun way to explore your gardening skills. Ready? Here are the 10 best grow lights to start growing your own little indoor jungle.

Who thought that one light bulb could do so much for your indoor plants? Feit Electirc's full-spectrum LED light is super versatile (yes, you can screw it into any existing light fixture!) and ideal for all phases of indoor plant growth. So if you want to grow seedlings in your garage, vegetables in the basement, or geraniums in the darkest corner of your apartment, this is the grow light for you.

Create your own farm to table food! With this full-spectrum LED garden kit, you can watch your seedlings grow into delicious herbs and vegetables. The light is height-adjustable to grow with your plants and comes with a smart timer. Thanks to the tray, you can stay flexible and even use your own seed starters, plant pots, or hydroponic boxes under the grow light.

With a mix of 75 red, blue, and white high-power LED chips, this hanging panel light is ideal to take your seedlings, small plants, and even geraniums to the next level. Why not create your own professional greenhouse by adding more panels? Thanks to this highly efficient light, you don't have to worry about your electric bill.

Save your small indoor plants with this height-adjustable and dimmable grow light. With its stylish, sleek design and warm natural light you won't mind using these all over the house. The best part? You can set an every-day timer so your plants are basking in light even when you are away.

Say hello to the world's smallest—and dare we say smartest—herb garden! Sleek in design, this soil-less kit comes with 10 basil seed pods and reminds you when to water! Add a customizable light schedule for the dimmable 9W grow lights, and you'll blossom from wallflower into master gardener in no time.

If you are looking for a stylish solution for your larger indoor plants, look no further. Modern Sprout's elegant planter features a removable natural white LED light that adjusts in intensity as your plant grows. The planter connects with the Modern Sprout app for easy and customized programming so you'll never have to worry about accidentally burning those tender leaves.

No soil, no mess, easy to use! The AeroGarden Sprout is a breeze to set up (simply add water!) and includes an automated timer, which makes it a perfect beginner's kit. But there's more: The 10W full-spectrum LED light hood grows with your plants, and you have space for up to three different plants at the same time. What are you waiting for?

We don't only love this grow light because it's affordable, comes in several cute colors and actually looks like a lamp. No, this little gem is also height-adjustable, offers 10 different brightness levels, and features the option to choose between full, white, or red and blue spectrum to provide the right amount of luminosity for each plant. Pretty great for such a cute thing, no?

If you're someone who loves to cultivate herbs, tomatoes, or small lettuces for use in cooking, then this is the grow light for you. The chic design adds a touch of unfussy modernity to your kitchen. The automatic timer means one less thing to worry about.

Show off your prized houseplants in the best possible light with this wall-mounted grow frame. The sleek, minimalist design hides pots, giving you a lush and unified look. This living art displays plants on your wall while bathing them in natural white LED light. The grow frame has three settings and can be controlled via the Modern Sprout app.

No need to give up on your lovely Monet prints, but how about the real deal on your walls? With this modern frame shelf, you can put your favorite plant friends in the spotlight. A hidden full-spectrum white grow light is tucked in the top, and a timer assures the right low-to-full-light options for each setting.