If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. 12 Grow Lights That'll Keep Your Plants Thriving All Year Long Grow healthy plants year-round no matter how much natural light your home has. Credit: Courtesy of Amazon As the days grow shorter and less natural light is available for your indoor plants, it's important to find a supplemental light source to ensure they thrive through winter. That's where grow lights come in. Grow lights mimic the sun's rays, giving your plants enough sunlight to flourish year-round. This doesn't just keep your ornamental houseplants happy; it also gives you the opportunity to extend your harvesting season. Grow summer fruits and vegetables indoors under grow lights and keep harvesting the tomatoes, cucumbers, and other edibles you grow in summer. Grow lights also allow you to start seeds indoors, giving you a jump start on spring gardening. About six weeks before the first frost in your region, sow seeds in seed trays and place them under grow lights for germination. Once spring arrives, you can transplant the seedlings outdoors for a faster bloom than when sowing them directly outdoors. Virginia Hayes, indoor plant expert and retail showroom manager at Westerlay Orchids Robert Silver, master gardener and head of the horticulture department at MiraCosta College Types of Grow Lights When it comes to grow lights, there are several options to choose from, says Virginia Hayes, indoor plant pro and retail showroom manager at Westerlay Orchids. LED: These lights are energy-efficient and have a low heat output.Incandescent: These lights have a high amount of heat, which uses more energy.Fluorescent: These lights come in various forms and produce a full spectrum of light ideal for plants. HID: Compared to other grow lights, this option is superior at simulating natural light. Here are some of the top recommended grow lights for indoor plants, straight from the pros. Martha Reveals Her 5 Must-Have Gardening Tools and Why They're Essential—Shop Them Here 01 of 12 Mars Hydro Grow Light for Indoor Plants Credit: Courtesy of Amazon $110 at Amazon Perfect for gardeners who start their plants from seed, this grow light has a full spectrum of blue light, IR light, and red light to help your plants from germination to budding and flowering. Plus, its uniform light coverage allows more light to penetrate the plants without burning them. 02 of 12 GE Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Credit: Courtesy of Amazon $25 at Amazon If you don't want to disrupt the aesthetics of your home with a bulky grow light, consider this option from GE. These LED grow light bulbs can be screwed into most standard table or floor lamps, allowing you to blend form and function. The lights appear white, but have a red- and blue-light spectrum ideal for growing ornamental and edible plants indoors. 03 of 12 Wolezek Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Credit: Courtesy of Amazon $17 at Amazon If you're short on space, this sleek grow light bar offers broad illumination without taking up room on your windowsills, countertops, or end tables. The package includes screws, zip ties, and double-sided table, allowing you to conveniently install the lights on plant racks, under cabinets, or on walls. Each light strip delivers full-spectrum lighting, covering wavelengths from 380nm to 800nm, supporting indoor plants at all stages. 04 of 12 Leoter Adjustable Gooseneck Grow Light Credit: Courtesy of Amazon $31 $24 at Amazon No set up or installation is necessary with this grow light. Simply clip it onto a table or planter and adjust the lights as needed. The gooseneck design and built-in dimmers allow you to control how much or how little light your plants receive, meaning you can group plants with different sunlight requirements together. 05 of 12 Philips Hue Go Smart Portable Dimmable Table Lamp Credit: Courtesy of Amazon $99 $74 at Amazon This portable light is a great option for anyone wanting a versatile indoor grow light, says Robert Silver, master gardener and head of the horticulture department at MiraCosta College. The Hue Go comes with a wide range of color choices, including warm, cool, and vibrant options. "You can control the Hue Go with a smartphone app or voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, making it easy to customize your lighting on the go," he says. Additionally, this light runs on a battery, meaning you're not limited to areas with electric outlets. 06 of 12 LORDEM Desk Grow Light Credit: Courtesy of Amazon $22 at Amazon This compact grow light is ideal for use on tables and desks for your tabletop potted plants. And just because it's compact doesn't mean the light is small—this lamp still boasts a 6.3-inch, 72 LED full-spectrum plant light. There are four dimmable settings to achieve the brightness your plant needs, as well as the ability to adjust the lamp’s height and an auto on/off timer. 07 of 12 GYTF Halo Plant Grow Light Credit: Courtesy of Amazon A great budget-friendly option, this grow light comes equipped with six red, six blue, and 36 white LED beads to mimic bright, full-spectrum sunlight. It's also adjustable and rotates 180 degrees to easily customize the angle at which your plants receive light. $10 at Amazon 08 of 12 Feit Electric Adjustable Spectrum Linkable Plant Grow Light Fixture Credit: Courtesy of Home Depot $76 at The Home Depot This 32-watt LED fixture allows users to adjust the lighting to fit all stages of growth, from seedling to blooming. Each light covers a 2-square-foot radius, and you can connect up to five fixtures at a time. Thanks to the LED technology, you'll use less energy, even when running multiple units. 09 of 12 Dommia Full-Spectrum LED Grow Lights Credit: Courtesy of Amazon $22 at Amazon If you're planning to put your grow lights on a bookshelf, you can't go wrong with this ultra-thin panel, says Hayes. The full-spectrum, energy-efficient fixture comes outfitted with 132 LED bulbs that emit all wavelengths from 380nm to 780nm, similar to natural sunshine. It generates less heat than other types of grow lights, so you can place it closer to plants than some other grow lights. 10 of 12 Goto Direct GooingTop LED Grow Light Credit: Courtesy of Amazon $30 $22 at Amazon You don't need a lot of space to set up an indoor growing area when you use this desktop fixture. The full-spectrum lights sit on two gooseneck handles that attach to a simple clamp, making it easy to attach to a desk, table, or countertop. There is an automatic timer that controls the LED lights. Each bar consists of 10 red and 74 white LEDs. 11 of 12 Lordem Gull-Spectrum LED Grow Light Credit: Courtesy of Amazon $9 at Amazon This option emits a halo of warm white LED light, perfect for gardening enthusiasts with limited space. Three different timer settings and four different dimmable options ensure the brightness is tailored to whatever plant you have underneath it. 12 of 12 LBW Full-Spectrum Glow Light With Stand Credit: Courtesy of Amazon $23 at Amazon This tripod LED light fixture comes with 12 red, four blue, 16 warm white, and 16 cold white bulbs, and features a single light panel that directs light onto your plants. Best used for single large plants, the adjustable tripod can be raised or lowered to ensure your plant is getting the perfect amount of light. Explore more: Garden Houseplants