TerraLED advice

Choose a grow light for tropical plants based on your setup: a single pot, shelf or cabinet. Intensity and mounting then need to be checked for the model you choose.

There is no single LED-to-plant distance that works for every plant. The model, optics, intensity, coverage and natural light all affect the setting.

This article covers a specific photoperiod topic in Cannabis sativa. It does not provide a universal setting for tropical houseplants or terrarium animals.

A bulb, bar or light fitting may suit a Monstera depending on its foliage and the support available. Here are three setups to consider, without claiming field tests that have not been carried out.