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Artificial Light


name         Marshall
status       student
age          14

Question -   Is plant growth affected differently when exposed to
artificial light instead of sunlight?
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depends on the species or type of plant (sun vs shade plants).  Most indoor
tropical plants do fine with artificial light.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cacti/msg0704000723866.html
http://www.koffeekorner.com/shade_vs__sun.htm

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.
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