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title: "Hello plant parents. Any advice on use of grow light to supplement…"
description: "Hello plant parents. Any advice on use of grow light to supplement lack of sun during winter days? How many hours is sufficient and what does the difference in…"
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author: "Demonza"
published: "2025-02-13T13:43:29.811167Z"
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# Hello plant parents. Any advice on use of grow light to supplement…

_Geplaatst door Demonza op 2025-02-13_

Hello plant parents. Any advice on use of grow light to supplement lack of sun during winter days? How many hours is sufficient and what does the difference in your energy bill look like when persistently using. Here’s a pic of plants under grow light and the power source for my lamp

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/eI3ntXWWOE2qPHM_gyOlvF2_0Mx1PJrm8fCyaz8qvDI/u_8miQ1DTmKHinabeFPtug.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/eI3ntXWWOE2qPHM_gyOlvF2_0Mx1PJrm8fCyaz8qvDI/qtUwqI8rRC6on_jKIW-3Ag.webp?size=large)

## 2 reacties

### JenThon🪴🪷 reageerde op 2025-02-13

I give mine 12 hours a day. The cost is minimal. 4 stand lights and 10 strips running 12-14 hours a day, probably $10-$15.

#### Demonza antwoordde op 2025-02-13

Thanks

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