Grow Light for Felicia: Blue Daisy Indoors in Winter
A grow light for felicia helps blue daisy grow indoors through winter. NC State Extension notes blue daisy grows in full sun plus can be started from seed indoors or from cuttings taken in late summer, while University of Missouri Extension explains how electric light fills the gap.
The short answer
A grow light for felicia works well as a full spectrum LED hung 6 to 12 inches above the tips. NC State notes blue daisy grows in full sun with consistently moist, well drained soil. Missouri notes plants with no window light need 16 to 18 hours. Maryland advises no more than 16 in total.
How much light does blue daisy need indoors?
NC State notes blue daisy grows in full sun with average, consistently moist, well drained soil. It dislikes wet soils. University of Minnesota Extension notes most plants grown for flowers need high light, so a bright lamp suits it indoors.
| Factor | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lamp height | 6 to 12 inches above tips | Flowering plants, per Missouri |
| Hours with no window light | 16 to 18 | Missouri |
| Hours with some window light | 12 to 14 | Missouri |
| Upper limit | 16 hours | Maryland |
| Lamp type | LED | Red plus blue light plants need, per Missouri |
Source: Missouri, Maryland plus University of Minnesota Extension.
Where should a grow light sit for blue daisy?
Missouri plus Minnesota advise placing flowering plants 6 to 12 inches from the light. Hang the fixture on a chain or stand so it can rise with the plant.
How many hours should the light run?
Missouri notes plants with no outdoor light need 16 to 18 hours a day, while 12 to 14 hours may do if some window light reaches them. Maryland advises no more than 16 hours in total.
How to: step by step
- Take cuttings or start seed indoors.
- Place it in your sunniest window or a bright room.
- Add a full spectrum LED above the plant.
- Hang the light 6 to 12 inches above the tips.
- Put the light on a timer for up to 16 hours.
- Water so the soil remains evenly moist but never wet.
Troubleshooting
Long, weak stems: too little light. Lower the lamp or add hours.
Pale or scorched leaves: Maryland notes too much light can turn leaves pale plus brown. Lift the lamp.
Yellow leaves plus soggy soil: wet soil. NC State notes blue daisy does not tolerate wet soils. Water less.
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Sources
- Felicia amelloides (blue daisy), NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
- Lighting for indoor plants, University of Maryland Extension
- Lighting indoor houseplants (G6515), University of Missouri Extension
- Lighting for indoor plants and starting seeds, University of Minnesota Extension
FAQ
Can blue daisy grow under a regular LED bulb?
A household LED gives some light, but a full spectrum grow light is brighter plus easier to aim. Missouri notes LED plant lights can emit the red plus blue light plants need. Hang the lamp 6 to 12 inches above the tips of blue daisy for useful light.
Should the light run all night?
No. Maryland advises no more than 16 hours of light in total each day plus notes too much light can turn leaves pale plus brown. Missouri notes 16 to 18 hours suits plants with no window light. A plug in timer gives blue daisy a steady day length.
Can blue daisy be grown from cuttings?
Yes. NC State notes cuttings can be taken in late summer for overwintering. Root them indoors in moist potting mix under a grow light hung 6 to 12 inches above the tips. The rooted plants carry blue daisy through winter plus go outdoors again after the last spring frost.
Do plants need a dark period?
Yes. University of Maryland Extension notes most plants require a period of darkness to develop properly. It advises lighting them for no more than 16 hours each day in total, especially when artificial light adds to window light. Set a timer so the lamp switches off at the same time each night.
When should blue daisy seed be started indoors?
NC State advises starting seed indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost date. This lets plants bloom before hot summer weather. Sow under a grow light hung 6 to 12 inches above the trays plus run it on a timer for up to 16 hours.
