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Lighting for Nepenthes: CFL vs. Tube Fluorescents

A single 23W CFL (1600 lumens) is adequate only for very small Nepenthes. As plants grow, coverage becomes inadequate.

Better: Two-tube shop light (T8 or T12 cool white/daylight, 40W each = 3100 lumens/tube). Tubes run cooler, allow closer placement, and cover more area.

If using CFL, choose 6500K (daylight) color temperature.

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