Plant Killa

[Cuttingedge]

I had a past residential customer tell me that all of her plants that onced thrived have all died since film was applied to those windows. She wasnt calling to complain, she just wanted to make sure she wasnt losing her green thumb. That is something I never really thought about. Does window tint (any shade) slow or hault the photosynthesis process plants need. Is it the UV blockage or just the shade of the film? Just curious for some feedback on this subject.....

[Guest mischief]

Most plants don't use UV and actually grow better without it.

They do use the visible part of the spectrum for photosynthesis and the infra red for flowering. I always warn people to adjust their watering habits after installing the film both because the sun will no longer be drying out the soil and because the plants won't grow as fast and therefore use less water. I was taught that the overwatering is what kills most of the plants that die after installing film.

[Guest haroldshouseoftint]

Most plants don't use UV and actually grow better without it.

They do use the visible part of the spectrum for photosynthesis and the infra red for flowering. I always warn people to adjust their watering habits after installing the film both because the sun will no longer be drying out the soil and because the plants won't grow as fast and therefore use less water. I was taught that the overwatering is what kills most of the plants that die after installing film.

[Guest vclimber]

Plants will adjust.

[Cuttingedge]

Thanks for the info.....sounds good...now I know EVERYTHING there is about tinting.....lol yeah right

[Guest Key West]

Most plants don't use UV and actually grow better without it.

They do use the visible part of the spectrum for photosynthesis and the infra red for flowering. I always warn people to adjust their watering habits after installing the film both because the sun will no longer be drying out the soil and because the plants won't grow as fast and therefore use less water. I was taught that the overwatering is what kills most of the plants that die after installing film.

UNLESS they are African Violets. Violets NEED U/V. It's the only plant (to my knowledge) that film will effect.

[Guest filmpeople]

Actually, african violets have done just fine in the No UV environment. Direct sun light kills african violets. No root system. No water to hold onto.

UV is also a reason for the plants' leaves to turn yellow (combined with excessive heat and light in some cases). In a limited UV environment, plants will have deeper green leaves (when applicable) and the blooming span will be longer. (Holds true especially for common orchid types)

[micro-edge]

Usually after installing the film the plants get stunned for a little while, usually after a week they are fine. I would say she may be watering them too much also.

[Guest pmuzik]

I would say she may be watering them too much also.

A definite possibility they are not dealing with as much heat and or evaporation as they were and if she continued with her normal routine well she might have drowned em

[want2modmygt]

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