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thearabicstudent

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Posted 1370822600	Reply with quote #1

So I have some cuttings in clear plastic cups. Most of them have roots along the outside of the cups and some have leaves starting to form. I was using a window to give them light, but I just bought a 40 watt lamp. Is it ok to leave it on 24/7 or do the cuttings need to have a night time? Thanks for any help. http://imgur.com/6Beunec __________________ http://www.thearabicstudent.com Maryland, Zone 7a (half a mile from 6b)

americanfiglover

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Posted 1370824140	Reply with quote #2

Plants need a dark period to stay healthy. They stop the photosynthesis process after about 8-10 hours. They also produce CO2 and take in O2 during the night. __________________ Jarrett Spokane, WA ZONE 6A Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present Everyone should have a green thumb Figs: Nero600m

rcantor

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Posted 1370834314	Reply with quote #3

What kind of lamp? Not all plants need a dark night. If you've ever seen the monster cabbages from Alaska you're seeing the effects of 24 hrs of sunlight. If it's an incandescent lamp you'll have to keep it so far away (because of the heat) that it probably wont do much good. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

thearabicstudent

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Posted 1370840846	Reply with quote #4

It's a 40 watt compact fluorescent bulb. Those small spiral ones. __________________ http://www.thearabicstudent.com Maryland, Zone 7a (half a mile from 6b)

rcantor

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Posted 1370841373	Reply with quote #5

That's a lot better. Is it a 40 watt replacement or is it a 40 watt bulb meaning a replacement for something like 180 watts incandescent? I don't think it'll be a problem to leave it on 24/7. As long as the figs don't dry out. If you can see roots you may want to up pot them. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

thearabicstudent

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Posted 1370841492	Reply with quote #6

10 watt replacement for 40 watt. I may try leaving it on but will keep an eye on them to make sure they don't take a turn for the worse. __________________ http://www.thearabicstudent.com Maryland, Zone 7a (half a mile from 6b)

rcantor

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Posted 1370883622	Reply with quote #7

I use 1 or 2 100 Watt replacements which are 23 watt CFLs. I leave them on for 10 - 16 hours depending on how often I water them. I would go bigger :) If you're only using 1 bulb 5000K is the best. If I'm using 2 I use a 5000K or 6500K and a 2700K color temp. Either that or 2 5000Ks. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

thearabicstudent

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Posted 1370893037	Reply with quote #8

I guess I'll need to get a stronger lamp. I thought 40 watts was enough, but it seems not from what you're saying rcantor. __________________ http://www.thearabicstudent.com Maryland, Zone 7a (half a mile from 6b)

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