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PPFD for Anthurium


Category Details
Plant Species Anthurium (cut-flowers pot plants)
Required PPFD (µMol m⁻²s⁻¹) 45-55
Type of Lamp Used HID
Annual Irradiance Period Winter
Irradiance per Day (incl. daylight) 10-12 hours
Purpose and Method IImproving vegetative growth and flower advancement

PPFD for different Lamp types

The recommended irradiation level is expressed in µmol m⁻²s⁻¹ (PPFD). However, in practice, the irradiation unit lux is often still used. Therefore, the conversion from lux to PPFD is shown below. This conversion is not a constant but is dependent on light source, operating temperature, and amount of operating hours of the lamp.


  • inc. - incandescent; 1000 lux is approx. 18 µmol m⁻²s⁻¹

  • PL - PLE (compact fluorescent lamp); 1000 lux is approx. 13-14 µmol m⁻²s⁻¹

  • TL - tubular fluorescent lamp; 1000 lux is approx. 13-14 µmol m⁻²s⁻¹

  • HID - high-intensity discharge lamp (MASTER GreenPower, MASTER Agro or HPI-T Plus); 1000 lux is approx. 12-13 µmol m⁻²s⁻¹

  • LED Please Vist Lux to LED PAR (PPFD) Calculator