Thanks for both replies! I'm sorry if I don't always understand the technological jargon , but I think I get it now
However, reading what you said about LEDs.... I have a desklamp , and I've just bought a new LED bulb today , I think it's cool white, and its output is about 60 watts.... Would that work for a single pot of smaller flytraps and sarracenias?
Thanks again
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If you could get another one like it... having two bulbs equalling out to 120watts would be preferable. But until the meantime... I think it will sustain your fly trap. The bulbs need to be about 6 to 8 inches over your plants. The LEDs don't get very hot, so there is no need to worry about the burning of your plants.
Does your new facility were you are moving have any windows that are accessible to you? Natural sunlight in conjunction with the grow lights would be your optimal bet on getting enough lighting.... especially for the Sarracenia's.
Sarracenia's and VFTs normally aren't recommended to be grown indoors because of the lack of light. It's just harder to reproduce enough "sunlight like" light without the cost. Most plants show more vigor and robustness grown outside. Which I know isn't an option in your case. So artificial lighting will have to suffice my friend.
The more watts on Florescent or CFLs and high lumens (4000k-6500k) cool white or Daylight bulbs. Florescent or LED.
Here is a conversion chart to give you an idea about converting LED watts:
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