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Old 10-17-2012, 12:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello everyone,

New guy here from Vermont. I purchased a banana plant (I think it is a red abyssinian) at my local greenhouse this summer and had it living on my deck until the temperatures started dropping. Its now living in the corner of my living room next to a huge window and sliding glass door. It looks like the red color is fading and it for sure has slowed its growth way down. I cut back on fertilizing it but I'm worried it is not getting enough light. I'd like to purchase a grow light to hang from the ceiling over it...which brings me to my question.

What is the difference, if any, between the blue, red, white, or mixed color LED grow lights I am seeing advertised online? Do bananas have a color preference?

Also, my house is kept a bit on the cooler side...should I be providing some sort of supplemental heat to the bottom of the pot?

Thanks in advance,

Lucas
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