Predator LED 2x12W Grow Light – Professional Lighting for Cuttings and Mothers

The Predator LED 2 x 12w Grow Light is the technological leap your propagation area needs, designed to replace fragile fluorescent tubes with a robust, high-efficiency system that guarantees vigorous rooting and stress-free maintenance for your genetics. This luminaire is not just a light source; it is a precision tool that offers the exact spectrum your seedlings and clones need to thrive from day one.

Are you still struggling with old fluorescent tubes that lose intensity and break easily?

Relying on T5 or CFL tubes for your cuttings often becomes a headache. They generate unnecessary heat that dries out the delicate growing medium, consume more electricity than necessary, and their lifespan is short, forcing you to replace them constantly. This instability causes your clones to take longer to root, yellow, or even die, wasting your time and valuable genetics.

The Predator LED 2 x 12w eliminates these problems at the root. Thanks to its cold LED technology and its specific 4000K spectrum, it provides constant, intense, and fresh light. It ensures that your small plants focus their energy on creating roots and structural mass without fighting against heat stress, all while reducing your electricity bill.

Before starting your propagation or maintenance

Before plugging in your Predator LED, it is vital to prepare the environment. This equipment is ideal for small spaces, such as Grow tents 80X80 or specific propagation cabinets. Being a cold light, you won't need powerful extraction, but you must ensure that the humidity is high (around 70-80%) if you are working with cuttings.

• Check the distance: Although it emits little heat, LEDs are powerful. Plan to hang it about 20-30 cm from the tips of the clones.
• Clean the area: Disinfect your workspace to prevent fungi, which love the same humidity as your cuttings.
• Prepare the timer: For growth and mothers, set a cycle of 18 hours of light and 6 hours of darkness.
• Check the connections: Ensure the 8” grounding cable is well connected for safety.

During cultivation: Rooting and Growth

Once the Predator LED is running, you will notice the difference immediately. The light is bright and crisp. During the first few weeks, observe the behavior of the leaves. If they point upwards (praying), they are happy. If they curl down, the light might be too close. This system is perfect for use in combination with a good Mineral Root Maria Green stimulator to accelerate the process.

The 4000K spectrum mimics the spring sun, telling the plant that it is time to develop roots and stems. You won't see the typical "stretching" that happens with weak lights; here the internodes remain short and the stems thick. It is also excellent for the maintenance of mother plants that you want to keep calm, growing slowly but healthily, without getting out of control before you need them.

After the cycle: Results and Maintenance

When your cuttings have rooted or your seedlings are ready for transplanting, you will see white, abundant, and healthy roots. The transition to a more powerful light for the next phase will be much less traumatic because the plants are already used to the quality of LED photons. Regarding maintenance, the Predator is tough: its powder-coated steel housing and aluminum reflectors only need a wipe with a dry cloth to remove dust and maintain maximum reflection.

Advantages and Benefits of the Predator LED

• Energy Efficiency: Consumes only 24W, significantly reducing the cost compared to old fluorescent tubes.
• Ideal Spectrum: The 4000K temperature is scientifically adjusted for vegetative growth and rooting.
• Durability: No glass tubes to break. Steel housing and long-life LEDs.
• Low Temperature: Allows you to bring the light closer to the plants without burning them, maximizing absorption.
• Versatility: Perfect for clones, seedlings, mothers, micro-greens, and even mushrooms.
• Compact Design: At 60cm long, it fits in almost any shelf or corner of your Indoor Grow setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this light for flowering?

Technically the plants would flower, but the 24W power is insufficient to produce dense and heavy buds. We recommend this light strictly for rooting, growth, and maintenance of mothers.

At what distance should I place it from the cuttings?

Start at about 25-30 cm. As the plants root and gain vigor, you can lower it to 15-20 cm to increase intensity.

Does it generate much heat?

Very little. It is one of its great advantages. You can keep the temperature of your propagator or closet controlled much easier than with CFL or HPS.

Is it difficult to install?

Not at all. It comes ready to plug and play. You just need to hang it or fix it where you need it and plug it into the timer.

Personal Experience of Pevgrow’s CEO (Alan)

I have used the Predator LED mainly to keep my mother plants in "stand-by" mode during the summer months when heat is an issue. What I like most is that the plants don't stretch; they stay compact and green with minimal water consumption. It's also my go-to weapon for rooting critical batches of clones: I put the Predator on top of the propagator, and in 7 days I have roots sticking out of the jiffy. It's an investment that pays for itself just by not having to change tubes every year.