Do the plants need an artificial light in winter ?

All the plants need light for photosynthesis, the creation of food energy necessary to maintain the processes of life and growth. In the north of Europe, we pass from long days in spring and in summer to days much shorter in autumn and winter. Because of the angle of the sun, the light in winter is less intense; time is often cloudier, too. Take that in account before choosing your plants. With my opinion, should never give you more light to the plants than they do not receive any in their environment natural.

By changing the cycle diurne/nocturne for a plant, you can by distraction make flower a plant too early or at all. During any night cycle, should never try to you to stop the darkness because this causes a stress and a confusion for the plants as for the season during which they really develop.

Here a sure manner to determine if your quantity of light must be adjusted: when a plant receives too much light, it will develop usually zones burned or bleached on the sheets, particularly on the sunniest side. If a plant receives not enough light, it will lean towards the source of light, the growth will be dégingandée and pale. Adjust consequently according to the behavior of the plant.