greetings im new to the forum and just beginning bonsai.
I have done extensive research on bonsai regarding about
everything I can think of thus far.
my concern at this time is lighting, I have read that it is widley recomended to use HID ( high intensity discharge ) lighting
for most indoor bonsai applications. Its stated that although
most sub tropical species will survive under some types of
flourescent or other similar lighting setups, they will not thrive or
optomize under these systems.
I have read and seen sevral indoor bonsai setups running
MH ( metal halide ) lighting. Its stated , their optimum in most
cases as they offer the the most natural style of light , similar
to sunlight and promote excellent green growth in the plants. also they do not promote stem elongation as sodium lights do.
ok so heres my question. whyle researching lighting tonite
I find this recomendation on what appears to be a knowledgable
bonsai site stating.. HID , MH ( metal halide ) lights are too hot and they recomend full spectrum flourescent lighting. they state
HID lights are not recomended for indoor bonsai , this seems contrary to most everything Ive read about this subject thus far.
now, I know HID light produces a good amount of heat and Its recomended to place plants about 4 feet away from the bulb,
but are the MH lights really wrong for the application ?
or is this new information incorrect ?
any help is greatly appreciated
thx Maurice
