spider mites, etc. (filled out the troubleshooting form)
Hi gang. I've got a re-vegged plant at the end of its 5th week in flower. Last week, I sprayed pyrethin to battle a spider mite mess. This week, leaves are yellow and dropping. I know the plant is probably stressed because I re-vegged it and it's in the same old soil, but I'm hoping it will make it 2 more weeks. It does seem like the mites are gone. I don't see any new mite damage anyway. The plant looks like hell though.
Also, can I really smoke this after it's been sprayed? : /
What is your experience level? (novice)
Your Equipment:
.1) Type and wattage of lights. 250 HPS
.2) Distance from tops? 8in
.3) Reflector type? enclosed
.4) Is there a consistent fresh air supply? yes
.5) Do you have an exhaust fan and a circulation fan? yes
.6) What are the bulb wattages, kelvin ratings, and schedule? 12/12 flower schedule
Your medium:
.7) Specific brand and type of soil-- Miracle Grow soil (yeah, yeah, I know), mushroom compost, perlite. 1/3 each.
.8) Size of container. 5 g bucket
.9) Did you use peat pucks (or similar) to root clones or germinate seedlings? oasis cubes originally, but this is a re-veg
Your nutrients and water:
10) Source of water? tap
11) Method of checking water ph. (ph pen, test strips, aquarium test kit...) pool test kit
12) Method of adjusting water ph. (phosphoric acid, white vinegar, hydrated lime, PH Up...) white vinegar
13) Specific brand and N-P-K ratio for each bottle. List dosages (quantity per gallon) and current feeding schedule. Earth Juice Boom, Hygrozyme, molasses
14) How often are you watering between feedings, and how much per watering? feed each time I water
15) Any additives or tea's? (Superthrive, CalMag, molasses, Mother's Earth...) used Superthrive during both veg cycles
16) Are your ph levels stable, or do they fluctuate? stable
17) What is your ingoing water's ph? ...your runoff ph? ingoing 6.8
18) Do you foliar feed? If so, with what, how often, and at what time do you spray? no
Your growroom:
19) Indoors or outdoors? in
20) What size of closet, room or hut? 3x3
21) What are the temps and humidity levels while lights are on? ...With lights off? 78 with lights on, 60 when off
22) Have you seen signs of insects in the growroom? spider mites, sprayed pyrethin
Your strain:
23) What strain are you growing? (Indica dominate or Sativa dom?) AK-47
24) From seeds or clones? re-veg
25) Is this an autoflower strain? nope
spider mites, etc. (filled out the troubleshooting form)
You sprayed the pyrethrin directly on the plant? If you did, if it survives, that is the cause. Cannabis cannot take much direct contact with pyrethrins. Yah it will decompose in a few weeks. I suggest you read my spider mite thread, get some neem, and cross your fingers. Pyrethrins should never be put directly on the plant, it will damage them severely.
Edit: Oh ya, don't forget to sterilize the room too.
spider mites, etc. (filled out the troubleshooting form)
Yep, I did.....I followed the directions on the bottle. If not on the plant, where else would I put it? It's looking better, but I'm going to check your thread.