African Violets and Gesneriads: Advice Needed for Lighting, 1 by Gardengirl1204

Gardengirl1204 wrote:
Hi all. I finished my new AV shelf a couple of weeks ago and need some guidance on the lighting. I have put a one bulb flourescent light under the top and middle shelves. I am now finding out that the light is amere inches away from the plants. it's ok for the leaves and plantlets that are small but I was concerned about my larger plants. None are touching the bulbs and the bulbs are not hot to the touch (I laid my hand on it after it had been on all day). Will the lights being so close to the plants hurt them?

Thanks!!