Drooping tops on the girls
I have a plant that is into flower stage for 2.5 weeks. The tops are drooping. She is under an array of Compact Flourescents, with a fan continuously circulating (day & night). She is a special strain in a DWC hydo unit, using PPB, Hydroguard & SM90. Water is room temp (76%F) and is air pumped. Fan on lower leaves. Since she has gone into flower mode, her tops are starting to droop / curl under. PH is maintained at 5.6; She is flushed using Clearex 2 to 3 week intervals. This happened on her sister, lease help.
Thanks for any and all help.
Drooping tops on the girls
4 thoughts, rootbound, too much Nitrogen, general overnute (doubtful...the rest of the plant looks terrific) or root rot/fungus/damage to roots.
my guess is something to do with your roots.
Drooping tops on the girls
And after rereading ....I think so even more. 76 is a bit too warm for roots....70 is best imho.
Drooping tops on the girls
I agree that the roots are the problem; too warm and in a dwc, the roots are always partially submerged; I have used ebb & flow but am trying something new.
Any suggestions on what I should do to correct; I am using SM90 and flushing them, periodically with Clearex. Thanks for the help; I greatly appreciate it.
Drooping tops on the girls
I personally prefer Cannazym for roots but if they get bad I'd switch to H202 at 2 teaspons/gal every other day of the store bought 3% or the hydro type (35%) at 2 ml/gallon every other day.. You can't mix peroxide with a lot of the zyme products....but I think you can still use your SM 90...you might doublecheck that.
You need areation to your DWC to keep roots healthy....otherwise they will suffocate and drown. Do you have a photo of your setup and roots?
PS...I use DWC for my plants and they do well as long as the roots have enough room and the areation is good.
Drooping tops on the girls
I really appreaciate your help. I have attached a pic of my DWC for you to comment on. Whatever suggestions you might have will help. I have opened the lid on the reservoir so you can see; it is normally left on.
THANKS AGAIN.
Drooping tops on the girls
I think your roots need more space. See Weedhound's modified larger DWC that is correct for growing big ass trees. Otherwise, they look good.
Drooping tops on the girls
I do love bigger :D
Appreciate the photo....looks like good areation from here. Do you have a pic of the roots themselves?
Drooping tops on the girls
I am sorry for the late response, been out for a while. I will try and get a pic of the roots later today after I buy new camera. Can you please send me a pic or info of a good DWC system? I have had good luck with an Ebb & Flow system but I am looking for other methods that work well / hopefully better.
I really appreciate all your help; to everyone.:thumbsup: