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title: "I have a question. When it comes to grow light bulbs does it have to…"
description: "I have a question. When it comes to grow light bulbs does it have to have the term \"grow light\" or can I be ok with LED light bulbs? I've read online that the…"
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# I have a question. When it comes to grow light bulbs does it have to…

_Posted by Teejaay on 2026-05-28_

I have a question. When it comes to grow light bulbs does it have to have the term "grow light" or can I be ok with LED light bulbs?  
I've read online that the term grow light is used to charge more for standard bulbs.

## 2 comments

### Phil commented on 2026-05-28

There is a difference especially when it comes to plants needing lots of light. I’ve heard people claim to use regular lights but for long term regular use, you need a good brand grow light and not those pink/purple lights which are pretty much useless. Should say full spectrum in the description.

### Kirsten commented on 2026-05-29

Maria on her Growing Joy podcast talks with Leslie Halleck about grow lights. I would recommend. She talks about how to use a light bulb and use Kelvin in lieu of watts for what you want for the plant. I ended up using 5000K for my monstera in lieu of grow lights and I think it’s been helpful

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