Lighting: Why internal living walls need proper lighting
Date published:
27 October 2021

Any internal living green wall will need supplementary lighting, which allows the plants to photosynthesise, grow and stay healthy. Watch the video to learn what the ideal level of lux is, the design possibilities with lighting and how to create different moods - all in front of the beautiful living walls at 88 Wood Street in London!
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