Finally a solution!!!
If you don't already know, theres a wonderful light fixture on the market that is pretty cheap, reliable, and emulates the sun's rays so your Tulasi will be green and healthy through those cold months. Although it hasn't gotten that cold over here, its beginning to, and Tulasi Maharani is staying green and beautiful.
For about $150 you can get this Sunblaze T5 Florescent setup, thats what I have and it is working really well. This light uses only 96 watts!, and does not give off much heat. There are two types of bulbs, one is cool and one is warm. You can read up more on the website.
I hung it from the ceiling with chains and hooks that I bought for like $10 from Home Depot. Took me a long time to find the ceiling joists (I had to go into the attic) but when I did I screwed in the hooks. The light is pretty heavy so the guy from Home Depot recommended I don't use a toggle bolt, or it might rip out the drywall...I kinda already found that out the hard way...oops.
If its a cloudy, cold day, I keep this light on for 10 hours. I bought a timer and set it up . If its sunny and warm outside, like today, I put her outside.
I will update this when it gets really cold outside so we can see if it works. I hope.
If you have any questions, let me know through the comment section.
your servant,
Nama Rasa das
(previously known as Amul)
ps. All credit goes to Muralidhar Priya das from the 26 2nd avenue Brahmachari Ashram who informed me of this light and how to take care of Tulasi Maharani properly.
