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Do UV-Blocking Window Films Harm Carnivorous Plants? Understanding Light Requirements

UV Light Is Essential

Plants need UV for proper growth. UV-blocking films reduce plant health. Test: if plant becomes leggy or loses color, supplement with fluorescent lights (they emit some UV). See care sheets.

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