Houseplant Lighting: Compact Fluorescents on Timer for 14 Hours

For your townhouse morning room, compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs are best: efficient, cool, and effective for 14-hour days.

Setup

• Track lighting with CFLs (full spectrum or 5000–6500K).
• Timer for 14 hrs on / 10 off.
• Regular incandescent bulbs waste heat and energy—avoid.

Plants need duration + intensity. CFLs deliver both affordably.