Purchased A New LED Grow Light For My Dwarf Banana Plant
[ Saturday September 14th 2024 at 5:41 pm ]
I purchased my dwarf banana plant in October 2020. By the time January 2021 arrived the plant was dying. The green luster was gone from the leaves. It needed help in order to survive. The healthy shade of green the dwarf banana plant had when I purchased it was from chlorophyll. This is the result of photosynthesis. In common English the plant was converting the sunlight into food allowing it to thrive. I purchased an LED grow light and setup a stand using CPVC conduit, elbows and tees. Within a week my dwarf banana plant was looking vibrant again.
I plugged the LED grow light into a smart plug and setup a schedule to toggle the grow light on and off. Initially the grow light was running hot. It was nearly at the point of causing a skin burn. This was easily resolved. I use several single board computers as my servers. These use small heat syncs. I applied numerous heat syncs to the metal LED grow light fixture. This brought down the temperature. The reduction in heat extended the life of the LED grow light.
The LED grow light died just over 2 weeks ago. Initially I found the same make - model I purchased 4 days ago from a seller on eBay. But they were mistaken. They did not have any 110 volt versions in their available inventory. It was an honest mistake. I don't mind an honest mistake. I equally don't have a problem with someone coming to me to explain what I have done wrong. Although with the amount of pain I am now experiencing it can be hard for me to understand so I am able to offer a genuine apology.
The wait for this to play out has nearly killed my dwarf banana plant. It is in really bad shape. I think I can bring it though this for a second time. I have a new plan. My local Canadian Tire has a these outdoor accent lighting fixtures. They have these rubber flanges to prevent a short circuit caused by rain, watering and snow during the months. I have purchased one of these fixtures and an LED grow bulb for my dwarf banana plant.
As soon as I am getting this home I want it setup. I am fond of this plant. I have it setup in my upstairs hall. I am able to see it while soaking my legs in the tub. This plant helped me through the pain of my aunt dying. It has helped me co-exist with the intense pain I am living with in my hips and knees. It has helped me when there has been disappointment, hurt and pain in the friendships I have. I am trying my best to help myself. I am going to put in the effort to help revive my dwarf banana plant.