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May 5, 2023
Light Requirements for Plants: Find Your Plant's PPFD and DLI
"Maximizing Your Garden's Potential with Daily Light Integral (DLI)" "Understanding Daily Light Integral (DLI)
Light requirements for plants are important to understand when growing plants indoors or in greenhouses. Two important measurements for understanding plant light requirements are Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD) and Daily Light Integral (DLI).
Understanding your plant's PPFD and DLI requirements is essential for optimizing your growing environment and promoting healthy plant growth and development. By taking these factors into account, you can provide your plants with the right amount and quality of light to support optimal growth and yield.
| Plant | PPFD | DLI |
|---|---|---|
| African Violets | 70-300 | 4-14 |
| Aglaonema | 20-40 | 4-14 |
| Alocasia | 80-500 | 4-14 |
| Aloe | 80-160 | 4-14 |
| Amaryllis | 150-300 | 4-14 |
| Anthurium | 80-400 | 4-14 |
| Aspidistra | 40-400 | 4-18 |
| Avocado | 400-650 | 18-24 |
| Basil | 220-500 | 12-26 |
| Blackberry | 200-300 | 8-14 |
| Blueberry | 400-700 | 14-24 |
| Broccoli | 300-700 | 15-35 |
| Bromeliad | 80-600 | 4-14 |
| Calathea | 80-400 | 4-15 |
| Cannabis (Flowering) | 500-1050 | 30-40 |
| Cannabis (Seedling) | 100-300 | 12-16 |
| Cannabis (Vegetative) | 250-600 | 20-45 |
| Chrysanthemums | 200-300 | 10-14 |
| Cilantro | 300-600 | 20-28 |
| Citrus (Various) | 300-600 | 20-28 |
| Croton | 80-160 | 4-16 |
| Cucumbers | 300-600 | 20-30 |
| Cucumbers (Seedling) | 100-300 | 5-15 |
| Culinary Herbs (Small) | 150-250 | 10-12 |
| Cyclamen | 70-150 | 6-8 |
| Desert Cacti | 500-2000 | 9-30 |
| Dill | 300-600 | 20-28 |
| Dracaena | 20-40 | 4-14 |
| Dragon Tree | 20-40 | 4-14 |
| Dwarf Banana | 100-350 | 4-14 |
| Eggplants | 300-600 | 20-30 |
| English Ivy | 40-80 | 4-8 |
| Ferns（Pteridaceae） | 80-120 | 4-6 |
| Ficus | 80-160 | 6-12 |
| Fuchsia | 150-250 | 10-12 |
| Garden Lettuce | 250-350 | 14-16 |
| Grapefruit | 500-700 | 22-30 |
| Hibiscus | 80-500 | 4-14 |
| Hoya | 40-300 | 4-12 |
| Jasmine | -0 | 5-16 |
| Kalanchoe | 60-120 | 9-30 |
| Kumquat | 500-700 | 22-30 |
| Lemon | 300-600 | 21-28 |
| Lime | 300-600 | 21-28 |
| Mint | 200-400 | 10-20 |
| Money Tree | 40-300 | 4-14 |
| Monstera | 80-500 | 4-12 |
| Olive | 400-1000 | 18-40 |
| Orange | 500-700 | 22-30 |
| Orchids (Low-Light) | 40-80 | 4-6 |
| Orchids (Moderate-Light) | 80-150 | 4-8 |
| Oregano | 300-600 | 20-28 |
| Oxalis | 150-250 | 2-10 |
| Palm Trees | 80-1200 | 10-40 |
| Parsley | 200-400 | 10-20 |
| Peace Lily | 20-40 | 4-14 |
| Peach | 200-300 | 8-14 |
| Peas | 150-300 | 9-12 |
| Peperomia | 40-300 | 4-12 |
| Peppers | 300-600 | 20-30 |
| Peppers (Seedling) | 150-350 | 8-18 |
| Petunias | 300-400 | 16-18 |
| Philodendron | 40-80 | 4-14 |
| Pineapple | 350-700 | 15-30 |
| Polka Dot Plant | 40-80 | 4-14 |
| Pothos | 40-600 | 4-14 |
| Rosemary | 300-600 | 20-28 |
| Roses | 350-450 | 18-22 |
| Sage | 200-400 | 10-20 |
| Schefflera | 40-800 | 7-30 |
| Seedlings | 70-150 | 6-8 |
| Snake Plant | 40-600 | 4-14 |
| Spider Plant | 40-80 | 4-14 |
| Strawberry | 400-600 | 17-28 |
| Succulents | 500-2000 | 30-50 |
| Syngonium | 40-600 | 4-14 |
| Tangerine | 500-700 | 22-30 |
| Thyme | 300-600 | 20-28 |
| Tomatoes | 350-800 | 22-30 |
| Tomatoes (Seedling) | 150-350 | 8-18 |
| ZZ Plant | 200-400 | 2-10 |
| ZZ Plant (Propagation) | 20-40 | 1-3 |
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