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Hey guys, ive been growing for going on 2 months now and my plants have been great until a couple days ago one of my tallest plants started to look droopy. I went to water it today and it looks like it is dead or dyeing. Here are some pics. Please help me find out what is going on.
how long has it been in that pot? it may have root rot, would recommend searching the forums for the issue your having.
just my humble opinion but with what little info im working with id say its root-bound and you need to re-pot or go into the ground so those roots can stretch out.
im glad to see new users with good honest questions but for us to successfully diagnose your issue we will need more info.
I planted it a month and a half ago. It is about a 7 gallon pot. Is it possible that the temperature is to high? I have my plants in a green house but I don't have a thermostat.Quote:
Originally Posted by bicflikr
if the temp is uncomfortable for you, then its probably to muche for your lady. what have you been feeding her?
Miracle grow tomato feeder and epsom salt here and there.Quote:
Originally Posted by bicflikr
epsom salt is really for magnesium deficiencies as far as i know... hmmm repot that thing into a biig pot and water in well. use good soil and lay off the miracle grow for a bit.
also are you treating for pests? safer makes a variety of fungicides and bug killers that work well for me.
Yes, I spray Ecosense outdoor insect killer on my plants here and there. Usually whenever I start to see the little flys on my plants which is about every 2 to 3 weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by bicflikr
search epsom salt on this site and see what you you get, i think stinkyattic posted a link about it and the negetive affects if not used properly.
wuts up, from some of the burns looks like it might be nutrient burn. transplantings not a bad idea if its been in there for a while but 7 gallon pot sounds like plenty of room. i would just lay off the ferts and flush if it gets worse transplant. dont flush everyday though just lots of water on its normal watering days. also they sell a 3 in 1 ph light and moistness tester in lowes for 8 bucks. takes the guess out of under/over watering
I was wondering if ya got any perlite in your soil, its just that big pots sometimes don't use all there water, but its time so ya add more. What can happen is that pools of a mucky mix of water an soil combine and then your roots start to die without air. Just my 2 cents:hippy:
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Yeah the soil im using isn't that great, it was my first time growing so I didn't know all my information when I began.Quote:
Originally Posted by LetsSeeYa
To me, it looks like some sort of foliar burn. Are you doing any foliar spraying?
If so, and you're doing it in the morning just before it gets hot outside, your plants are gonna fry exactly the way it looks in those pics.
Another thing to consider is if you're using tap water, it has trace minerals and other elements such as Lyme or Rust that can possibly be detrimental to your plant's health.
If you're using "softened water" which is high in sodium, on top of Epsom Salts, that will burn your plants for sure.
Flushing with Reverse Osmosis filtered water would be your best bet and keep your eye on the new growth after approx. 1 week after flushing to see if there is an improvement. Keep in mind that soil and soil-less mixes have excellent nutrient retention, so be sure to use enough water so that apporx. 1 to 2 quarts of water flow out during the flush.
Also, it wouldn't hurt to get a digital temp/hum gauge to make sure your environment is comfy for the gurls as well.
Best of luck!
Okay, I watered the plants last friday so Im going to water them on tuesday and Im going to try to flush the plant that is dyeing. I usually water them with tap water and since they were growing great I thought no harm could come from it but I could be wrong. Im just going to water them with twice filtered water and see how that works out.