Standing Plant Light: Floor Grow Lamp Guide

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Quick answer

A standing plant light makes sense when a plant is too tall or too far from a window for a desk lamp to reach, or when the plant sits in a corner. Choose the light by four listed numbers: the top height of the stand, the rated wattage, the timer options and the light color. The six floor-standing lights below have listed maximum heights from 48 in to 68.9 in. Only three of them list a wattage, from 20 W to 48 W. Every listing mentions a timer. Every spec here comes from the seller’s listing data, and we have not tested any of these lights.

Floor stand or clip light?

A clip light or shelf light attaches to a shelf or pot edge, so it cannot move up a tall plant. A floor stand holds the light head at a height you set. All six listings here are freestanding floor or tripod lights. The trade-off is floor space: the three listings that give a base size show footprints of 6.5 in, 7.87 in and 8.6 in across, plus the full height of the stand.

What to compare

• Height. Compare the top of the stand with your tallest plant, using the listed range rather than the title. The Wiaxulay listing gives two different ranges, and the Aumtrly single-head listing gives a 17 to 61 in range in its bullets and a 68.9 in height in its specs.
• Light head and reach. The LYCBY2 offers 360, 240 and 120 degree modes. The Kullsinss and both Aumtrly listings use flexible goosenecks, and the Aumtrly single head has a 7.8 in gooseneck.
• Light color. The LYCBY2 lists 3500K. The GHodec lists 5500K. The Kullsinss lists 3000K, 6000K, 460 nm blue and 660 nm red LEDs. The Aumtrly bullets list 660 nm red, 3200 K warm light and 5000 K white light.
• Timer and dimming. The LYCBY2, Kullsinss and Wiaxulay list 4, 8, 12 and 16 hour timers. The GHodec lists 4, 8 and 12 hours. The Kullsinss and Wiaxulay list five brightness levels from 20 to 100 percent, and the LYCBY2 lists 10 to 100 percent dimming.
• Weight and base. The GHodec weighs 2.9 lb and the Aumtrly 2 head weighs 3 lb. The Kullsinss listing advises placing a book or other object on the base for stability.

Power use in numbers

Rated wattage is the most a light draws, not a measured figure, and the listings do not say how much energy the lights use in practice. Run the two extremes in the table for 12 hours a day, which is only an example and not a care figure for any plant. The LYCBY2 at 48 W uses 48 W x 12 h = 576 watt-hours, or 0.576 kWh a day. The Aumtrly single head at 20 W uses 20 W x 12 h = 240 watt-hours, or 0.24 kWh a day. The 48 W light uses 2.4 times the energy of the 20 W light, a gap of 0.336 kWh a day.

Placement notes

• Measure the plant first, then set the stand so the light head sits above the top leaves within the stand’s range.
• The Aumtrly 2 head listing says a sponge pad under the metal base protects floors from scratches.
• The Kullsinss listing advises placing a book or object on the base for stability, so budget for that when you set it up.

Products worth checking

LYCBY2 360 Degree Grow Lights with Stand, Up to 67 in

• Dimensions: 6.5 in L x 6.5 in W x 67 in H (item dimensions)
• Weight: the listing does not say
• Light: 48 W, full spectrum 3500K, 10 to 100 percent dimming, 360, 240 and 120 degree modes, 4, 8, 12 and 16 hour timer
• Included: 4-section tube, adapter, instruction manual, LED controller
• Warranty: 1 year (listing)
• Gaps: the listing does not give the weight. It describes a weighted round base but does not list a base weight.
• Skip it if: you want the lowest rated wattage. At 48 W it is the highest of the three lights that list a wattage.

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Aumtrly 2 Head Grow Light with 68 in Adjustable Stand

• Dimensions: 8.6 in D x 8.6 in W x 68 in H
• Weight: 3 lb
• Light: two heads, 168 LEDs, 40 W, three lighting modes, five dimming levels, 16 hour timer (bullet)
• Included: 2 heads, 2 connecting rods, telescopic rod, base, adapter, specification sheet
• Warranty: 12 months (listing)
• Gaps: the listing gives the top height but not the lowest height. Its bullets describe the spectrum as 660 nm red, 3200 K warm and 5000 K white rather than one color temperature.
• Skip it if: you want one head rather than two.

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Kullsinss Tall Grow Lights with Stand, 2 Head 114 LEDs

• Dimensions: shade height 68.7 in (listing). The base diameter is not listed.
• Weight: the listing does not say
• Light: 114 LEDs across two heads on a 360 degree gooseneck, three spectrum modes (white, warm white with red, and a mix), five dimming levels from 20 to 100 percent, 4, 8, 12 and 16 hour timer
• Included: adapter and light (component field). The bullets also mention two removable poles and one telescoping pole, which the component field does not list.
• Warranty: 12 months (listing)
• Gaps: the listing does not give the wattage or the weight. It advises placing a book or other object on the base for stability.
• Skip it if: you need a wattage or weight figure before you buy, since neither is listed.

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Wiaxulay Grow Lights for Indoor Plants with 68 in Stand

• Dimensions: the item dimension field reads 16.9 in D x 1.96 in W x 8.6 in H. The listing does not say which part those numbers describe.
• Weight: 1.35 kg (2.98 lb)
• Light: 153 LEDs, three modes (white, warm white with red and blue, and mixed light), five brightness levels from 20 to 100 percent, 4, 8, 12 and 16 hour timer, 380 to 800 nm spectrum (bullet)
• Included: controller with grow light, power adapter, telescopic pole, two splicing poles, metal base, manual
• Warranty: 12 months (listing)
• Gaps: the height range conflicts. The bullets say 17 to 61 in, the additional features field says 24 to 68 in, and the title says 68 in. The wattage is not listed.
• Skip it if: you need the full 68 in height without checking the range first.

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Aumtrly Floor Grow Light with 68 in Stand

• Dimensions: 7.87 in D x 7.87 in W x 68.9 in H
• Weight: 1 kg (2.2 lb)
• Light: 80 LEDs, 20 W, three lighting modes, five dimming levels, 16 hour timer (bullet), 7.8 in flexible gooseneck (bullet)
• Height: the bullets say the stand adjusts from 17 to 61 in
• Included: 1 grow light, 2 connecting rods, telescopic rod, base, adapter, specification sheet
• Warranty: 12 months (listing)
• Gaps: the voltage field lists 5 volts beside a corded adapter, and the listing does not explain the difference.
• Skip it if: you want more than one light head. This is the lowest-wattage light of the three that list one.

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GHodec Grow Light Free Standing Gooseneck LED Lamp

• Dimensions: 47 in D x 6 in W x 6 in H (listing)
• Height: the tripod extends from 15 to 48 in (bullet)
• Weight: 2.9 lb
• Light: 5500K, 16 white and 4 red LEDs per strip (bullet), 80 light sources, five brightness levels, 4, 8 and 12 hour timer, USB connector with adapter (bullet)
• Gaps: the wattage is not listed. The bullets describe seed starting and succulent use.
• Skip it if: your plant is taller than the 48 in top of the stand.

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Who should skip a standing plant light

Skip a floor stand if one or two small plants sit on a shelf or desk within reach of a clip or desk light. The three listed bases are 6.5 to 8.6 in across, and the stands reach up to 68.9 in, which a shelf plant does not need. Skip it also if your plant is taller than the top of the stand you choose, since none of these lights goes above 68.9 in.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Buying by the title height. The Wiaxulay title says 68 in, but its bullets give a 17 to 61 in range.
• Comparing wattage across lights. Three of the six listings give a wattage, so compare the energy figure only where it is listed.
• Expecting a light to replace a window. None of the listings says it does.
• Skipping the base. Three listings give a base footprint, and the Kullsinss listing gives a stability tip, so check the base before you place the light in a walkway.

Frequently asked questions

How far should a standing plant light be from the plant?

None of the six listings gives a distance from the leaves. Set the head within the stand’s range so it sits above the top leaves, then adjust it after a week or two while you watch the plant.

How many hours a day should a plant light run?

The timers in these listings run 4, 8, 12 or 16 hours. The listings do not say which setting suits any plant. Check the care guide for your plant species and set the timer from that guide.

Can a standing plant light replace a window?

None of the listings says it can. Use a light to add light for a plant that gets too little from a window, or for a room that has no window.

Does a standing plant light fit behind a sofa?

Three of the listed bases are 6.5 in to 8.6 in across, so they can fit a narrow gap. The tallest listed height is 68.9 in, so measure the gap and the clearance above the stand before you buy.

Bottom line

Buy a standing plant light when a plant needs height that a clip or shelf light cannot give. The LYCBY2 and the Aumtrly 2 head list the most specs, including wattage and timer. The Wiaxulay listing gives two different height ranges, so check that before you order. Check the current price on Amazon before you buy.

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