why did my seedling fall over

[whswakboardz71]

it is still growing good except it leands on the side of the pot. the leaves are bigger then the rest of the plants but it has no stem strength. what happened and how would i fix something like this

whswakboardz71 Reviewed by whswakboardz71 on 11-30-2007. why did my seedling fall over it is still growing good except it leands on the side of the pot. the leaves are bigger then the rest of the plants but it has no stem strength. what happened and how would i fix something like this Rating: 5

[M.B.A.]

it is still growing good except it leands on the side of the pot. the leaves are bigger then the rest of the plants but it has no stem strength. what happened and how would i fix something like this

i had the same problem too 6 days ago. You need to prop it up evenly w/2 straight sticks(1st pic). Then have the fan blowing on it so it builds the stock. Will work out for the best that way. Mine is lookin great(2nd and 3rd pix).

[buzzedlady]

It is because of not enough lights on it.

To fix it, I read you could re-pot the plant with the soil higher, closer to the leaves, about a half inch under the first leaves.

Or how about, since its still growing like you say, just leave it on its side. That way it will grow side leaves and will get bushy. Either way, put some lights on it so it doesnt stretch any more. And a fan to make the stem strong.

[M.B.A.]

It is because of not enough lights on it.

To fix it, I read you could re-pot the plant with the soil higher, closer to the leaves, about a half inch under the first leaves.

Or how about, since its still growing like you say, just leave it on its side. That way it will grow side leaves and will get bushy. Either way, put some lights on it so it doesnt stretch any more. And a fan to make the stem strong.

I dont think the light is the problem, but The wind is a definite need, use 2 chopsicks just like they do when the city plants trees around the park as Saplings

[TheGanjaKing420]

Well, light can be a big factor in seedlings falling over. Yes a fan does help build up stem strength, but having not enough light, or the lights too far away can lead to serious stretching and thus cause the plant to fall over. I'm assuming thats what is happening to the OP.

[klondike_bar]

lights and breeze

get a small fan and also prop it up somehow. i used a pencil with a twisty tie on it to tie the plant to and keep stiff.

[Gundari]

Get more light and get a fan on it.

Is there an echo in here?

[the image reaper]

are you keeping the soil damp ? ... if so, Pythium Wilt can start like that... allow soil to dry well between waterings :smokin:

[whswakboardz71]

thanks a lot everyone. i moved my light closer, and i cut straws and pput them next tot he stem to support yeah, the ones that strethced are tall haha long ass stems but the other two are shorter and filling in more.

how far should my light be away?? i have a 400 watt mh being air cooled with a glass shield so it doenst produce really any heat. my plants are 2 weeks old from seeds and they are not very big yet they still only have one set of leaves. so far away or close? its at about 18 inches right now.