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GE 93131096 LED Grow Light BR30 Balanced Spectrum

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Grow herbs, greens, and flowers indoors with GE's natural-looking balanced spectrum LED bulb — just 9 watts in a standard BR30 fit.

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Overview

The GE 93131096 LED Grow Light takes a distinctly practical approach to indoor plant cultivation by packaging its balanced spectrum technology into a standard BR30 floodlight form factor with an E26 base. Unlike dedicated grow fixtures that require mounting hardware and specialized setups, this bulb screws into any standard lamp or recessed light socket, making it one of the easiest ways to add supplemental plant lighting to a kitchen counter, bathroom shelf, or office desk. The balanced red-blue spectrum is engineered to support photosynthesis across all growth stages for herbs and greens, and through the seeding and flowering stages for fruit-bearing and flowering plants — all while emitting a natural white light that avoids the purple or reddish cast that makes many grow lights impractical for living spaces.

Each bulb draws just 9 watts while providing the equivalent output of a 65-watt incandescent, with a 110-degree beam angle that spreads light broadly across nearby plants. The PPF rating of 16 micromoles per second and CRI of 90 position this as a supplemental light source rather than a replacement for full-spectrum growing systems — ideal for extending light hours during shorter winter days or providing consistent light to plants in rooms with limited natural sunlight. With a rated lifespan of 25,000 hours and low heat generation, the bulbs can run for extended periods without concern for overheating nearby foliage or driving up energy costs. The two-pack allows you to set up a pair of fixtures for broader coverage right out of the box.

Key Features

Plant Grow Light: This plant light for indoor plants provides the perfect high-quality, balanced light spectrum, perfect for all your indoor gardening seeding and flowering stages of fruits and flowering plants or all stages of your herbs and greens

Natural Light Indoor Growing System: Show off your indoor garden without purple or reddish lighting, GE's indoor LED grow light bulbs provides a pleasing, natural light temperature that integrates well with any decorative aesthetic

Long-Lasting, Low energy, and Low Heat Plant Light: The GE indoor grow lights feature advanced LED technology that uses only 9 watts of energy with low heat generation and suitable temperature for your plants with up to 25,000 hours lifespan

GE Grow Light with Balanced Red - Blue Light Spectrum: This GE grow lamp bulb has a balanced light perfect for leafy greens and herbs at all growth stages including plants at seeding and flowering stages; it has an output PPF of 16 micromoles per second

Versatile Indoor Grow Lights for Plants: Now you can grow a variety of plants in your home or office, great for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and suitable for covered balconies, greenhouses and more

Specifications

Brand
GE
Model
93131096
Bulb Type
LED
Bulb Shape
BR30 Floodlight
Base Type
E26 (Medium)
Wattage
9 watts
Incandescent Equivalent
65 watts
Light Spectrum
Balanced Red-Blue
Light Appearance
Natural white
PPF
16 micromoles per second
Beam Angle
110 degrees
CRI
90
Voltage
120V
Lifespan
25,000 hours
Heat Output
Low
Pack Quantity
2 bulbs

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Natural white light appearance blends with home decor instead of casting a purple or red tint
  • Standard E26 BR30 form factor fits common household fixtures with no special equipment needed
  • 9-watt energy consumption is significantly lower than the 65-watt incandescent equivalent
  • 25,000-hour rated lifespan means years of use before replacement
  • Low heat output keeps the bulb safe for use near plants without risking leaf burn

👎 Cons

  • PPF of 16 micromoles per second is modest and insufficient for high-light-demand plants or large grow areas
  • Only two bulbs per pack may require purchasing multiple packs for setups with several fixtures
  • No dimming capability mentioned, limiting control over light intensity
  • 110-degree beam angle may not concentrate light enough for plants that need focused direct illumination
  • Not suitable as a sole light source for plants with very high light requirements like tomatoes or peppers at fruiting stage

Frequently Asked Questions

This bulb is designed for all growth stages of herbs and leafy greens, and for the seeding and flowering stages of fruits and flowering plants. Its balanced red-blue spectrum supports a wide range of common indoor plants.
No, GE specifically designed this bulb to emit a natural, pleasing white light rather than the harsh purple or reddish tint common with many grow lights. It blends in with normal home lighting.
The PPF (Photosynthetic Photon Flux) is 16 micromoles per second, which measures how much usable light the bulb delivers to plants. This output is suitable for supplemental lighting for small indoor gardens, countertop herb setups, and individual potted plants rather than high-demand growing operations.
It uses a standard E26 medium base, which is the most common household light bulb socket in North America. It fits any lamp, recessed fixture, or track light that accepts a BR30 floodlight bulb.
Each pack includes two BR30 grow light bulbs.