How to Grow Flowers With the Best Aeroponic Lighting

Research the species of flowers you want to grow to determine environmental and nutrient needs. Some flowers may not be suitable for growing in aeroponic systems. Consult with commercial growers, florists, farmers, experienced aeroponics growers or the Database Index of Plant Species and Cultivars Grown Aeroponicly on the Aeroponics web site to see if the flower you are interested in has been grown successfully in an aeroponic system.

Set up your aeroponics system. Flowers must be held up with their roots suspended in a closed environment or reservoir, in which a sprayer or mister connected to a mineral-rich water supply and a timer keeps the roots hydrated. Purchase a commercial aeroponic grower as opposed to creating an aeroponic grower yourself, as sensitive plant roots may not recover from dehydration if a home-made aeroponic system fails to operate. Aeroponics are more difficult and complicated to assemble than hydroponics, and require a bit of technical know-how. Select one that suits your needs and space constraints

Purchase lights for indoor growth. If you live in an apartment with no access to a roof or balcony, have a garden in full shade or wish to grow flowers and vegetables during the winter months, using lights to grow your aeroponic plants is a necessity. Research the type of lighting that most suits the needs of your plants and fits within your budget. Kent Kobayashi from the University of Hawaii states that fluorescent light and incandescent lights are the most inexpensive forms of lighting, but do not provide much suitable light, while LED lighting costs the most, consumes less power and encourages plant growth.

Check your plants frequently to make certain the timer is working correctly and that the plants are getting watered. If young plants become dehydrated, they may die quickly. Replace the water being used in the system every two weeks with fresh water.