# Sunshine Sticks DIY Grow Lights for Plants During the Winter By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-grow-lights References: [city-data](http://www.city-data.com/forum/hobbies-recreation/588606-diy-grow-lights-houseplants-winter.html) & [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/lightspikes) During winter when the days are short and sunshine is in short supply in many regions, a [little extra light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster) can help [house plants to survive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-lighting-systems), even thrive. Popular Science has published a detailed ‘how-to’ for making your own [LED grow light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-grow-light) spikes. Not only will the spikes help your plants make it through the winter, they’re attractive too. The grow lights will supplement sunlight during the day and provide enough light after dark to make provide the 12 to 18 hours a day that plants need to survive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **LED Grow Lights:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the horticulture industry to provide efficient and customizable lighting solutions for plant growth during winter. - **DIY Home Gardening:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer market for DIY enthusiasts looking to create their own grow lights and optimize plant health. - **Seasonal Plant Care:** Disruptive innovation potential in the agriculture industry to develop technologies and methods for supporting plant growth during periods of low sunlight. ### Who This Affects Most - **Horticulture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the horticulture industry to provide efficient and customizable lighting solutions for plant growth during winter. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer market for DIY enthusiasts looking to create their own grow lights and optimize plant health. - **Agriculture:** Disruptive innovation potential in the agriculture industry to develop technologies and methods for supporting plant growth during periods of low sunlight. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sunlight-Evoking Plant Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-light.md) - [Sunlight Spectrum Desk Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-sun-plant-light.md) - [Plant-Supporting Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-growlight.md) - [Ambient Grow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-ambient-grow-light.md) - [Posh Plant-Supporting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ample-plant-light-n1.md) - [Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-petunia.md) - [Luminescent Mushroom Plant Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunalite-solar-mushroom-planter-stake.md) - [Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouthub-indoor-garden.md) - [Sunlight-Imitating Indoor Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster.md)