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Mar 04, 2022 - 12:41 PM
Hopefully you won't have to sell your home! But, joking aside, whether or not window tinting will kill your plants depends on the type of tinting. There are two popular types of tinting that have different effects on plants.
The first are UV tinted windows. These windows specifically filter out the harshest rays of sun to prevent carpet and furniture fading. Fortunately, they do not filter out visible light (like red and blue light) which is what the plants need. These windows won't kill your plants.
The second are room darkening tints. These tints are designed to make a room darker and do filter out a portion of visible light. This kind of tinting can be devastating for plants that like a lot of sunlight (like Echeveria and most cacti).
If you do find that you have room darkening tints, a grow light may be a good option for you. Click the link below to read our guide on grow lights and what we recommend.
However, if you slowly introduce your plants to the sunlight, you'll find that they prefer the outdoor environment of your patio. If you place a tall object behind the plants to shade them during the afternoon, that'll help as well.
The first are UV tinted windows. These windows specifically filter out the harshest rays of sun to prevent carpet and furniture fading. Fortunately, they do not filter out visible light (like red and blue light) which is what the plants need. These windows won't kill your plants.
The second are room darkening tints. These tints are designed to make a room darker and do filter out a portion of visible light. This kind of tinting can be devastating for plants that like a lot of sunlight (like Echeveria and most cacti).
If you do find that you have room darkening tints, a grow light may be a good option for you. Click the link below to read our guide on grow lights and what we recommend.
However, if you slowly introduce your plants to the sunlight, you'll find that they prefer the outdoor environment of your patio. If you place a tall object behind the plants to shade them during the afternoon, that'll help as well.
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