Prerequisite: Light Meter Without a light meter, you’ll never be able to make sense of how much light your plants are getting. It’s like buying an oven without knowing what temperature you’re setting it to; like a car with no speedometer. Any of these will do:(Amazon Affiliate Links)Dr. Meter (shown above): https://amzn.to/34qxtfxDr. Meter (version 2): […]
This article contains affiliate links that support House Plant Journal content. Active Grow kindly gifted the grow light system for an honest review. One day, a friend gave me a few potted herbs saying: “you’re good with plants, you’ll enjoy these!” For any non-plant people out there: the hobby of growing plants has many sub-genres, […]
Famous last words heard by houseplants: “Bright indirect light?” This spot seems bright enough. Your interior light levels form the growth potential of the plant. Your care efforts realize that potential (watering, fertilizing, repotting). Good light is the PREREQUISITE for a plant to grow but the term “bright indirect light” fails to convey anything concrete. […]
I’ve created over a hundred plant time lapse videos and these articulating arms have made all the difference! Disclaimer: a portion of qualifying purchases made through these Amazon Affiliate links goes to support the work of House Plant Journal – bringing you clarity in houseplant care. Traditional tripods can’t fit into tight spaces but little […]
How to get rid of those little annoying flies!
Moving is stressful enough. Here are some helpful tips to help you move your plant babies safely!
My thoughts on several grow lights I’ve used…
A fully worked example of measuring/calculating DLI (Daily Light Integral).
Just a few things to think about before we get into DLI.
Do you really need a PAR meter for houseplant care?
Last time, I talked about making connections between light meter readings with your physical environment. We saw that…
The smart way to get a clear understanding of light is to use a light meter AND relate the readings to your surroundings.
