Lighting for Nepenthes Seeds: Upgrade the Burpee Grow Light Bulb

32W CFL Beats the Stock 23W for Seedlings

The Burpee “Ultimate Grow Light” works for carnivorous plant seedlings, but the included 23W CFL is weak. Swap in a 32W compact fluorescent (e.g., Hydrofarm Agrosun 32W) for significantly better output.

Keep the light 4–6 inches above the seed tray; 14‑hour day. Use pure water and a 1:1 peat/perlite or chopped sphagnum medium.