Omega Clone LED Grow Lights (Twin Pack) - Compact Propagation LED Strips for Cuttings and Seedlings
Best for: growers propagating cuttings or seedlings who want an efficient, long-lasting alternative to old-style fluorescent clone lighting.
Our thoughts
Fluorescent T5/T8 tubes have been the default clone-station light for years, but LED strips like these do the job with less power, less heat, and a much longer lifespan before you need to replace anything. Two strips in a pack means you can run a decent-sized propagation tray without buying multiples separately.
The Omega Clone LED Grow Lights come as a twin pack in either 9W or 18W strips, built specifically for the propagation stage rather than full-cycle growing. Each strip uses Samsung LED diodes with a 120-degree beam angle, giving even coverage across a clone tray or seedling flat without the intense heat output of a full-power grow light. The 9W strip delivers a PPF of 17 µmol/s at 1.9 µmol/J efficacy, while the 18W strip steps up to 36 µmol/s PPF at 2 µmol/J - both mild enough for young, unrooted cuttings that can't handle strong light yet.
The strips run on an autosensing 100-277V input, so they'll work on standard UK mains without any adapter, and are rated for a 54,000-hour lifespan with a water-resistant housing suited to the humid conditions around a clone dome or tray. Multiple strips can be daisy-chained, up to 100 units on a single 20-amp circuit, and each pack comes with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty.
How it compares
Clone and propagation lighting is a small but important category, with these strips positioned as the efficient upgrade from traditional fluorescent tubes.
- Omega states these strips run around 60% more efficient than traditional fluorescent clone lights, with roughly double the lifespan
- Compared to full-spectrum LED bars repurposed for propagation, these are lower-powered and gentler, better matched to fragile cuttings than a strip designed for mature flowering plants
- Against other branded LED propagation strips on the market, the 54,000-hour lifespan and 5-year warranty are competitive for the price point
If you're still running fluorescent tubes over your clone tray, swapping to these is a straightforward efficiency and longevity upgrade for not much outlay.
Usage guidance
Mounting height
Position 8-12 inches above the clone tray or seedling flat - close enough for good light penetration, far enough to avoid stressing fragile new roots and leaves.
Choosing 9W vs 18W
The 9W strip suits a smaller tray or a single row of cuttings; the 18W strip covers a wider tray or two rows side by side without needing a second fixture.
Daisy-chaining
Link multiple strips together for a larger propagation area, keeping the total run within a single 20-amp circuit and up to 100 strips per chain.
Timing
Run on an 18/6 or similar veg-style schedule during the rooting and early growth phase, keeping cuttings on gentle, consistent light until they're established.
Technical specifications
- Pack contents: 2x LED strips (9W or 18W option)
- PPF (9W): 17 µmol/s at 1.9 µmol/J
- PPF (18W): 36 µmol/s at 2 µmol/J
- LED chip: Samsung diodes
- Beam angle: 120°
- Input voltage: 100-277V autosensing
- Recommended mounting height: 8-12 inches
- Lifespan: 54,000 hours
- Housing: Water-resistant
- Daisy chain: Up to 100 strips per 20A circuit
- Warranty: 5 years
Who this is for
- Growers taking cuttings who need dedicated, low-intensity propagation lighting
- Anyone still running old fluorescent tubes over a clone tray
- Growers scaling up a propagation area who want to daisy-chain multiple strips
Best suited to the propagation and early seedling stage rather than full-cycle growing.
Our take
These are a sensible, purpose-built upgrade for anyone still using fluorescent clone lighting - genuinely more efficient, longer-lasting, and gentle enough for young cuttings. The 5-year warranty is a strong sign Omega's confident in the build.
One we sell a lot of for new growers setting up their first proper propagation area.
