High-Output Fluorescent Light Distance: Match Distance to Lumen Output

Distance Depends on Total Lumens, Not Fixture Type

• ~3,000 lumens → 4–6 inches above plants.
• ~6,000 lumens → 6–8 inches.

Problem: Only top growth gets correct intensity; hanging vines stay shaded.

Better Species for Artificial Light

Compact, slow growers:

• Nepenthes truncata
• N. mikei

'Miranda' grows too large/fast for lights-only setups. Choose plants that fit the light footprint.