Light Stand Insufficient for Sun-Loving Carnivores

Rebecca has a 2-tier light stand (two 20W fluorescents per tier). Growing D. binata, tropical sundews, S. wrigleyana 3–4 inches from lights. No suitable windows; heavily wooded area.

Light Math

Full sun = 10,000 lumens. Two 20W tubes = 2,000–2,400 lumens (at 12") = partial shade. Moving to 6" helps but plants outgrow setup.

Better Fixtures or Different Plants

Two 40W tubes at 8" would work. Otherwise, switch to low-light species:

• Nepenthes
• Drosera adelae
• Pinguicula moranensis

Adjust distance for intensity. Use "Best Plants For You" at cobraplant.com for tailored list.

Good Growing!
Jacob Farin
Sarracenia Northwest