I got the soil from my Friend don't know what it is and the light wasn't on....I just planted it about 2 days ago and thought if it hasn't sprouted why have it on...but I have a 17cfl about 3-4 in away from it. I had a plastic bag over it so it would keep in the humidity. No there is no hole should I have one is I'm just starting the plant out in this cup then transferring it. I think its about 70-80 f all day fluctuates because the weather