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I'm looking for a cheap, simple way to give my houseplants extra light this winter. Do plants appreciate full spectrum, incandescent, or compact fluorescent lights?

Last Updated: January 05, 2012

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Grow lights are tinted to provide the full spectrum you inquired about. However, if your plants do not require very intense light, fluorescent lights will do just fine. Please visit the Web site below for more information: Houseplants May Need Help to Compensate

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