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title: "The great grow light debate: do you prefer Sansi or GE, or something…"
description: "The great grow light debate: do you prefer Sansi or GE, or something else entirely?"
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# The great grow light debate: do you prefer Sansi or GE, or something…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-06-19_

The great grow light debate: do you prefer Sansi or GE, or something else entirely?

## 9 comments

### RootedInPeace commented on 2026-06-19

I’m new to plant life and I have a few Barinna lights that are working well for me so far. I’ve hear about Sansi a lot as well but not GE.

### Phil commented on 2026-06-19

I have many grow lights. I use Barrina for tropicals and Sansi for succulents. Plus a few off brands. What I’ve seen of the GE lights is that they are not bright enough. Have not looked for a long time so maybe they have changed.

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-19

Is sansi not ideal for my Monstera Thai Con, for example?

#### Phil replied on 2026-06-19

I’m sure it’s fine. I prefer Sansi for succulents because the light is more concentrated whereas Barrina lights are more diffused. But in my living room display I am using a bunch of Barrina lights for haworthia and sansevieria.

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#### PuraVida🌹🌼🌺 replied on 2026-06-20

I love your shelf design, Phil. It's a great use of the space. Your plants look beautiful. 😁

### Plant Dad commented on 2026-06-19

I am team Sansi all the way. Great price. Great light output.

#### MattL replied on 2026-06-19

+1 for Sansi.

### Summz commented on 2026-06-19

If you’re talking 10 watts for a couple of plants any brand is good. It’s just the way the light is displayed that makes the difference. (Puck-clip on- bar). I have 9 watt GE bulbs in some lamps and a ceiling track light system and they are great! Very affordable.

### Liv commented on 2026-06-19

Team sansi for my high light plants - I’ve had fruit trees doing really well with them.  
The large tri/quad lights from Amazon are also amazing, just not quite as strong as Sansi, but less likely to fry your plants. My lemon balm and dracaena adore the tri/quad lights

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