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Grow Bar vs Bulb: PPFD Spread & Hotspots in Small Rooms

  • ByRPC Editorial Team
  • Published OnSeptember 1, 2025
Evenly lit houseplant shelf in a small apartment using a slim grow bar

A rainy evening, a cramped shelf, one new grow bar and one screw-in bulb. Same wattage—completely different leaves. The secret isn’t only “how bright,” but how evenly that brightness reaches the plant. Why this piece now? Most guides rank lights…

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LECA to moss for anthurium, without melt: a safe transition

  • ByRPC Editorial Team
  • Published OnSeptember 1, 2025
Fresh LECA-to-moss transplant labeled Day 0 with mid-50s RH

“Have you ever moved a thriving anthurium from LECA into moss—only to watch the new leaf collapse?” That sick feeling has a name: melt. The good news is it’s mostly preventable if you match water, air, and minerals to what…

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East vs West Window PPFD in Apartments (Real Readings) 

  • ByRPC Editorial Team
  • Published OnAugust 31, 2025
Split scene—east window ~80 PPFD vs west window ~95 PPFD with fan and sheer

Morning light that’s kind on foliage, or warm afternoon beams that push color but flirt with heat? In small apartments, east vs west isn’t a vibe—it’s a PPFD choice at the leaf. Most guides talk direction; this piece shares measurable,…

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Hoya imbricata mounting, step-by-step (plank method)

  • ByRPC Editorial Team
  • Published OnAugust 30, 2025
Mounted Hoya imbricata near an east window with 57% RH

If your Hoya imbricata keeps stalling in a pot or refuses to “shingle,” the issue is usually setup—surface, moisture, and light rhythm—not luck. Mounting on a simple plank mimics how it grows in nature and unlocks those beautiful, overlapping leaves.…

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