3 Ways to Increase Light for Houseplants at Home

Houseplants need light to survive, and indoor spaces often come up short. This episode shows three ways to increase the light available to houseplants, using techniques the creator applies in her own home. The focus is on practical setups such as supplemental grow lights and under-shelf lighting rather than on choosing a single spot for a plant.

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3 Ways to Increase Light In Your Home for Houseplants — Ep 165, by Summer Rayne Oakes on YouTube. 6 min 27 s.

Video length
6 min 27 s
Time to do it
Varies
Difficulty
Easy
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What this tutorial covers

  • The creator describes the video as a straightforward look at techniques she is employing at home to increase light for her plants.
  • The description lists lighting products referenced in the film and others not filmed, including Soltech Solutions lights, GE grow LED bulbs, T5 fluorescent fixtures, LED strip lights, and a digital timer.

Limits and exclusions

  • The video demonstrates the creator's own home setups; it does not provide a general method for choosing a spot for a specific plant.
  • Product links in the description are affiliate links, and the creator notes she may earn a commission from purchases.

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