TheAspiringBiologist
More than just a grow shelf...
Here is one of my many terrariums. I have a grow shelf in which I use two T5 bulbs that provide the entire electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to my precious plants--sort of. Plants mostly utilize the visible light portion of the EMS which is 400 to 700 nanometers (with the exception of UV rays). This utilization is called "Photosynthetically Active Radiation" or PAR. The plants that I cultivate typically prefer a cooler light (~500nm). These wavelengths allow the plants to vegetate and expand their root systems. In the picture above you can see some bryophytes as well as Senecio rowleyanus (Common name: string of pearls) and Sedum rubrotinctum (Common name: sedum 'pork and beans'). I use the bryophytes (which collect water) to keep the other plants hydrated as needed. They also make great ground cover for spotty areas in an arrangement!
More than just a grow shelf...
Here is one of my many terrariums. I have a grow shelf in which I use two T5 bulbs that provide the entire electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to my precious plants--sort of. Plants mostly utilize the visible light portion of the EMS which is 400 to 700 nanometers (with the exception of UV rays). This utilization is called "Photosynthetically Active Radiation" or PAR. The plants that I cultivate typically prefer a cooler light (~500nm). These wavelengths allow the plants to vegetate and expand their root systems. In the picture above you can see some bryophytes as well as Senecio rowleyanus (Common name: string of pearls) and Sedum rubrotinctum (Common name: sedum 'pork and beans'). I use the bryophytes (which collect water) to keep the other plants hydrated as needed. They also make great ground cover for spotty areas in an arrangement!