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If you're unsure what the below terms mean, we recommend our article on PAR / PPFD and the daily light integral (DLI) to understand the most relevant terms on plant lighting.
Plant Light Database
Enter the name of your plant below to quickly find its recommended PPFD and the recommended daily light integral (DLI).
| Plant | PPFD (Β΅mol/m²/s) | DLI (mol/m²/d) |
|---|---|---|
| African Violets Streptocarpus |
70 β 300 | 4 β 14 |
| Aglaonema Aglaonema |
20 β 40 | 4 β 14 |
| Alocasia Alocasia |
80 β 500 | 4 β 14 |
| Aloe Aloe |
80 β 160 | 4 β 14 |
| Amaryllis Amaryllis |
150 β 300 | 4 β 14 |
| Anthurium Anthurium |
80 β 400 | 4 β 14 |
| Aspidistra Aspidistra |
40 β 400 | 4 β 18 |
| Avocado Persea americana |
400 β 650 | 18 β 24 |
| Basil Ocimum basilicum |
220 β 500 | 12 β 26 |
| Blackberry Rubus |
200 β 300 | 8 β 14 |
| Blueberry Vaccinium |
400 β 700 | 14 β 24 |
| Broccoli Brassica oleracea var. italica |
300 β 700 | 15 β 35 |
| Bromeliad Bromeliaceae |
80 β 600 | 4 β 14 |
| Calathea Goeppertia |
80 β 400 | 4 β 15 |
| Cannabis (Flowering) Cannabis |
500 β 1050 | 30 β 40 |
| Cannabis (Seedling) Cannabis |
100 β 300 | 12 β 16 |
| Cannabis (Vegetative) Cannabis |
250 β 600 | 20 β 45 |
| Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemum |
200 β 300 | 10 β 14 |
| Cilantro Coriandrum sativum |
300 β 600 | 20 β 28 |
| Citrus (Various) Citrus |
300 β 600 | 20 β 28 |
| Croton Croton |
80 β 160 | 4 β 16 |
| Cucumbers Cucurbitaceae |
300 β 600 | 20 β 30 |
| Cucumbers (Seedling) Cucurbitaceae |
100 β 300 | 5 β 15 |
| Culinary Herbs (Small) Various |
150 β 250 | 10 β 12 |
| Cyclamen Primulaceae |
70 β 150 | 6 β 8 |
| Desert Cacti Various |
500 β 2000 | 9 β 30 |
| Dill Anethum graveolens |
300 β 600 | 20 β 28 |
| Dracaena Dracaena |
20 β 40 | 4 β 14 |
| Dragon Tree Dracaena |
20 β 40 | 4 β 14 |
| Dwarf Banana Musa acuminata |
100 β 350 | 4 β 14 |
| Eggplants Solanaceae |
300 β 600 | 20 β 30 |
| English Ivy Hedera |
40 β 80 | 4 β 8 |
| Ferns Pteridaceae |
80 β 120 | 4 β 6 |
| Ferns Asplenium |
20 β 40 | 5 β 15 |
| Ficus Ficus |
80 β 160 | 6 β 12 |
| Fuchsia Fuchsia |
150 β 250 | 10 β 12 |
| Garden Lettuce Lactuca |
250 β 350 | 14 β 16 |
| Grapefruit Citrus |
500 β 700 | 22 β 30 |
| Hibiscus Hibiscus |
80 β 500 | 4 β 14 |
| Hoya Hoya |
20 β 40 | 3 β 8 |
| Hoya Hoya |
40 β 300 | 4 β 12 |
| Jasmine Stephanotis |
β 0 | 5 β 16 |
| Kalanchoe Kalanchoe |
60 β 120 | 9 β 30 |
| Kumquat Citrus |
500 β 700 | 22 β 30 |
| Lemon Citrus |
300 β 600 | 21 β 28 |
| Lime Citrus |
300 β 600 | 21 β 28 |
| Mint Mentha |
200 β 400 | 10 β 20 |
| Money Tree Pachira |
40 β 300 | 4 β 14 |
| Monstera Monstera |
80 β 500 | 4 β 12 |
| Olive Olea |
400 β 1000 | 18 β 40 |
| Orange Citrus |
500 β 700 | 22 β 30 |
| Orchids (High-Light) Orchidaceae |
150 β 350 | 8 β 18 |
| Orchids (Low-Light) Orchidaceae |
40 β 80 | 4 β 6 |
| Orchids (Moderate-Light) Orchidaceae |
80 β 150 | 4 β 8 |
| Oregano Origanum vulgare |
300 β 600 | 20 β 28 |
| Oxalis Oxalis |
150 β 250 | 2 β 10 |
| Palm Trees Various |
80 β 1200 | 10 β 40 |
| Parsley Petroselinum crispum |
200 β 400 | 10 β 20 |
| Peace Lily Spathiphyllum |
20 β 40 | 4 β 14 |
| Peach Prunus |
200 β 300 | 8 β 14 |
| Peas Pisum sativum |
150 β 300 | 9 β 12 |
| Peperomia Peperomia |
20 β 40 | 3 β 8 |
| Peperomia Peperomia |
40 β 300 | 4 β 12 |
| Peppers Capsicum annuum |
300 β 600 | 20 β 30 |
| Peppers (Seedling) Capsicum annuum |
150 β 350 | 8 β 18 |
| Petunias Petunia |
300 β 400 | 16 β 18 |
| Philodendron Philodendron |
40 β 80 | 4 β 14 |
| Pineapple Ananas |
350 β 700 | 15 β 30 |
| Polka Dot Plant Hypoestes |
40 β 80 | 4 β 14 |
| Pothos Epipremnum |
40 β 600 | 4 β 14 |
| Pumpkins Cucurbita |
300 β 650 | 18 β 28 |
| Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis |
300 β 600 | 20 β 28 |
| Roses Rosa |
350 β 450 | 18 β 22 |
| Sage Salvia officinalis |
200 β 400 | 10 β 20 |
| Schefflera Schefflera |
40 β 800 | 7 β 30 |
| Seedlings Various |
70 β 150 | 6 β 8 |
| Snake Plant Dracaena |
40 β 600 | 4 β 14 |
| Spider Plant Chlorophytum |
40 β 80 | 4 β 14 |
| Strawberry Fragaria |
400 β 600 | 17 β 28 |
| Succulents Various |
500 β 2000 | 30 β 50 |
| Syngonium Syngonium |
40 β 600 | 4 β 14 |
| Tangerine Citrus |
500 β 700 | 22 β 30 |
| Thyme Thymus vulgaris |
300 β 600 | 20 β 28 |
| Tomatoes Solanum lycopersicum |
350 β 800 | 22 β 30 |
| Tomatoes (Seedling) Solanum lycopersicum |
150 β 350 | 8 β 18 |
| Zucchini Cucurbita pepo |
400 β 650 | 22 β 28 |
| ZZ Plant Zamioculcas |
200 β 400 | 2 β 10 |
| ZZ Plant (Propagation) Zamioculcas |
20 β 40 | 1 β 3 |
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Measuring Plant Light
If you're like us β you want to optimize the PPFD and DLI levels for your plants for the best results in both plant growth and electricity consumption. Unfortunately, we can't see the PPFD that's striking a plant's leaf and can't calculate DLI in our head.
Instead, you'll need the help of a specialized PAR light meter that provides an accurate PPFD reading and DLI calculation. As you probably know, there are expensive ($500+) specialized meters that do the job, but there is an easier, cost-effective, and readily available solution: Our grow light meter app.
Sources
- Fluence Photobiology Guide
- Hydroponic Illumination & the Daily Light Integral
- Photosynthetic and biochemical characterization of in vitro-derived African violet
- Plant Light Database
- Target PPFD for Orchids and Tropical Plants
- Improve culinary herb yields
