7 Colour Solar Jellyfish Lights: Fibre Optic Solar Garden Lights for Pathways

Solar Jellyfish Lights: Colour Changing Solar Lights for Garden Beds and Paths

These 7 colour solar jellyfish lights are decorative solar garden lights with domes of fine fibre optic strands that glow and change colour after dark. Each light is lit from the centre, so the colour runs along every strand like a jellyfish's tentacles. They cycle through seven colours, including red, purple, pink, green and blue, and stand around 74cm tall, high enough to be seen among plants and along walkways. As solar outdoor lights, they need no wiring or mains power.

How Solar Jellyfish Lights Work

During the day, the solar panel charges a 1.2V 600mAh Ni-MH rechargeable battery. A built-in light sensor switches the LED on at dusk and off again at dawn. The LED sits at the centre of the dome, and its light travels along each fibre optic strand to the tip, so the whole jellyfish glows. Fibre optic strands spread the light into a soft, diffused glow, which looks different from the single bright point of a standard solar garden stake light.

Single Layer, Double Layer or Reed Style

These solar jellyfish lights come in three styles: single-layer dome, double-layer dome and reed. Pack sizes run from 1 to 6 lights, so you can start with one feature light or line a whole garden path. Groups of three or more give the strongest effect, as the colour shifts across the cluster.

Decorative Solar Lights for Pathways, Lawns and Garden Beds

As solar lights for pathways, place them along both sides of a walkway or driveway edge to mark the route at night. On lawns, a cluster makes a colourful focal point, and in garden beds they rise above low shrubs and groundcovers. They also work as solar landscape lights around ponds, front gardens and courtyard beds, and as decorative garden lights for parties, Christmas and Halloween displays.

How to Set Up Solar Pathway Lights

• Assemble the stake and attach the solar panel and jellyfish head.
• Switch the light on and leave it in full sun for a whole day before first use.
• Push the stake into soft soil or lawn. If the ground is hard, water it first to make pushing in easier.
• Position the solar panel where it gets direct sun for most of the day, ideally facing north, and away from the shade of trees, fences or eaves.
• Space lights evenly along the path so the glow joins up without crowding.
• Wipe the panel clean every few weeks so dust and leaves don't reduce charging.

Do Solar Garden Lights Work All Night?

After a full day of charging in direct sun (about 4 to 8 hours), these lights glow for around 6 to 12 hours. On long, sunny summer days you'll get the longest run time, often well into the night. Cloudy weather, shade and short winter days mean less charge, so the glow ends earlier. Panel position matters more than anything else for how long solar yard lights stay on.

Rain, Winter and IP65 Protection

With an IP65 rating, these solar lawn lights are protected against dust and rain from any direction, so they can stay outdoors through wet winter weather in most of Australia. Don't submerge them or leave them sitting in pooled water. In frost-prone areas, bring them under cover on the coldest nights to protect the battery.

Key Features and Benefits

• Fibre optic jellyfish dome that glows from the centre
• Cycles automatically through 7 colours
• Solar powered, with no wiring or mains power needed
• Light sensor turns it on at dusk and off at dawn
• Around 6 to 12 hours of glow after a full charge
• IP65 rated for rain and dust
• Single-layer, double-layer and reed styles
• Packs of 1 to 6 lights

Product Details

• Type: Solar fibre optic jellyfish garden stake light
• Styles: Single-layer, double-layer, reed
• Pack sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 lights
• Material: ABS and PC
• Light colour: RGB, 7 colour changing
• Size: 37.3 x 37.3 x 73.9cm
• Battery: 1.2V 600mAh Ni-MH rechargeable
• Charging time: Approx. 4 to 8 hours
• Working time: Approx. 6 to 12 hours
• Protection rating: IP65

Frequently Asked Questions

What are solar jellyfish lights?

Solar jellyfish lights are decorative solar garden stake lights with a dome of fibre optic strands that glows and changes colour, shaped like a floating jellyfish. They charge from the sun during the day and light up automatically at night.

Do 7 colour solar jellyfish lights turn on and off by themselves?

Yes. A built-in light sensor switches them on at dusk and off at dawn, so once they're switched on and placed in the sun, they run without any daily setting.

Do solar garden lights work all night?

It depends on the sun they get. After a full charge in direct sun, these lights glow for about 6 to 12 hours, so in summer they often last most of the night. In winter or after cloudy days, run time is shorter.

What are the best solar lights for pathways?

Good solar pathway lights have a panel that charges well in full sun, a light sensor for automatic operation, an IP65 or similar weather rating, and a height that stands clear of plants. For a colourful, decorative path, fibre optic lights like these give a soft glow, while plain white stake lights suit paths that need brighter task lighting.

Are solar pathway lights worth it?

For marking paths, lawns and garden beds at night, yes. They need no wiring or electrician, can be moved easily, and run automatically. They do rely on sunlight, so they suit spots with good sun and give a softer glow than mains-powered garden lights.

Are solar jellyfish lights waterproof?

They're IP65 rated, which means protection against dust and rain from any direction. They can stay outside in rain and winter weather, but shouldn't be submerged.

Do they need batteries?

No extra batteries are needed. Each light has a built-in 600mAh Ni-MH rechargeable battery that is charged by the solar panel.

Where can I buy 7 Colour Solar Jellyfish Lights in Australia?

7 Colour Solar Jellyfish Lights are available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.