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Growing cactus under Sodium/metal halide lighting
For a few years here at Cactusheaven we have been growing our plants including Lophophora (peyote) through the winter months under lights so they continue to grow, flower and produce seeds. Also, the method used here can be used by anyone at any time of the year without the right light levels, or no light at all (basements, grow rooms) to grow the plants successfully. As a result we can now pass on to you the successful methods and equipment used.
Please let me offer you this advice: buy the best equipment you can afford as it is going to be used in an area with water around and also in your home, so you need to be safe. Buy properly constructed equipment that is tested, not knocked up in some Far East sweat shop just to be cheap. We have seen cheap ballasts being sold on eBay with exposed wiring and no proper outer casings (there are reasons why this crap is cheap).
Water and electricity together can kill you so buy the best. It will cost more because proper manufacturers build to a recognised standard, they don't cut corners and their equipment is safe to use. Buy known brands from reputable dealers, as your life is worth the extra few pounds and hey, we want you around as a customer for as long as possible!!
After testing lights of different power and spectrums the best results for growing and flowering cacti were achieved with 250 watt sodiums.
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