T5 HO Fluorescent Light Distance for Carnivorous Plants

Starting Point: 6 Inches

T5 HO tubes run hotter than T12. Begin at ~6 inches, monitor leaf temperature and plant color.

D. capensis and D. spatulata are good gauges: red coloration without burning = sweet spot. Adjust up/down as needed.

Watch for heat stress—these tubes emit significant warmth close up.

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