>>460087I didn't show in that picture what it looks like with the grow light on, but i'll make that reflector you recommended.
My grow lights are all 5W (useless measurement, I know) LED purple/red bulbs.
Pic related is my just sprouted basil plant being illuminated by the LED in the floor lamp next to it. The bulb is about 3 to 4 feet from the plant, so the light is somewhat diffuse by the time it hits the pot, and obviously some light is wasted on the ground nearby.
Is this actually going to be effective, or am I wasting my time because the LED isn't providing enough light to the plant to be worth while? I plan on growing basil, habaneros, and tomatoes with these lights, as well as the aforementioned lime tree.