Originally Posted by cincinnana

Just tossing this out.......when Christmas lights are referenced in all posts as a "heat source" historically the folks are not referring to LED lights.

They are referring to the deeply discounted incandescent mini bulbs that are on sale NOW .....Does not matter what color.

Some say red is the color to go with, but as a Bengals fan I use OraNgE.

When you wrap the stem include a thermometer in there some where to monitor the heat output.

The tighter and closer the light wrap the more heat is produced and directed to the stem. Less is more your goal is above freezing 33 degrees or above

As a test wrap the lights around your arm in various patterns.... you will notice the different heat patterns/concentrations on your arm.

For those whom have raised baby's if is too hot on wrist .....it will be to hot on your plant. Luke warm is Cool.... Warm is UNcOoL....hot is Not.

A Louisiana member whom has not posted in a bit had this down pat( used lights) for his zone for many years

Use common sense.


LEDs do not put out enough heat.