If you’ve tried to find the right grow lights for your indoor plants, you surely know how difficult it can be to choose the best grow lights for tropical plants that are not only powerful enough to keep your plants alive, but also look great. To save you time and money, I tested and reviewed many of the indoor grow lights available on the market in 2023. By the time you finish reading this article, you should feel confident enough to try one of these grow lights.​

What are the uses of indoor plant lights?

Grow lights are used by indoor plant hobbyists and professional plant nurseries to supplement or completely replace natural light for growing quality plants and propagating plants. These lights stimulate photosynthesis and provide the right color spectrum for plants to grow and flourish.

Whether you use a grow light depends on the amount of natural light available in the apartment you live in and the light needs of your plants.

If you are growing plants in an apartment with small or north-facing windows (if you live in the northern hemisphere), or in a basement apartment with minimal or no light most of the day, you will want to use a houseplant light supplement Or completely replace natural light. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere (South America, Australia, part of Africa) and have south-facing windows, they receive the least amount of light, so in that case, you may want to consider grow lights.

Seasonal changes and lack of light in the winter can also prompt you to use grow lights to supplement the amount of light your indoor plants typically receive during other seasons.

ECO Farm ECO-Panel Samsung LM301B 640W Quantum Board LED Grow Light

Features:

This ECO Farm LED grow light has the wide footprint with a big board size at 25.31"x23.14x1.32". It’s larger than other brands which can magnificently improve the light coverage and your planting efficiency, perfect for 4’x4’ vegetative coverage and 3’x3’ flowering coverage. This grow light adopts the Samsung 301B diodes to provide high energy efficiency and high PAR output, which increases the yield of your plants by 50%. Only consumes 640w, saves 50% of electricity bills compared with HID/Blurple/HPS lamps. Coupled with high-quality heat dissipation system and sturdy modeling structure, cooling effect is increased by 30%, lasts longer and no worry about burning your plants. This grow light consists of white 3000K, blue 5000K, and red 660nm, provides plants in all stages from veg to flower with everything they need in the natural sunlight. 

HLG Greenhouse Pro HE HV 630W LED Grow Light

Features:

The HLG LED Grow Light is a commercial grade LED grow light designed to help growers achieve maximum yield and quality. It features high-efficiency LEDs with deep red enhancement, a slender linear design that minimizes shading of plants, and integrated reflectors that maximize photon delivery into the canopy. The HLG Greenhouse Pro HE LED grow light is also easy to install and use, and is compatible with controllers.This lamp has Full Spectrum White and Deep Red LED’s, with an efficacy of 3.4 µmol/joule.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LED Light for Indoor Plants

As an indoor plant enthusiast or a beginner, it’s crucial to select the right LED light for your green companions.

By providing the appropriate lighting, you’ll be on your way to a thriving and flourishing indoor garden:

LED Color Temperature
The colour temperature of an LED light can affect the appearance and health of your indoor plants. Make sure to choose a colour temperature that is suitable for your plants.

LED Wattage
The wattage of an LED light will determine how much light it provides to your plants. Choose a wattage that is appropriate for your indoor garden and its specific light requirements.

LED Coverage Area
The coverage area of an LED light will determine how much space it can cover and how many plants it can accommodate. Make sure to choose an LED light that covers the appropriate area for your indoor garden.

The lights we discussed above will spread light over all of your plants. If any of your plants are still in the shade you will need additional lighting.

LED Cost
Make sure to choose an LED light that fits within your budget while still providing the right amount of light for your indoor plants. It’s best to start small and work your way up.

Table lights and strip lighting will be the most cost effective, and can supply your plants with enough of a boost for growing.

Conclusion

Ultimately, LED grow light is the best choice in most situations. Again, you don’t have to spend a fortune to grow one at home. Just like fluorescent light users who pair cool and warm bulbs to get a fuller spectrum more cheaply, there are a number of options that work to an extent, including sticking a tray of plants near a window and hoping for the best.