they are not rootbound i have tried 6 inch pots and this time 3 inch because i was afraid that the soil wouldn't dry quick enough and they die at about 2.5 to 3 weeks. i transplanted my current plant into a 9 inch pot with about 45-50% perlite and i dont think i am seeing to much of an improvement. and yeah i guess the smell is more like amonia, reminds me of when i would leave my cats litter box for a week, but not as strong, sorry no camera so no pics
michaelpeg Reviewed by michaelpeg on . not growing and pine smelling my last 5 or so plants have all died from the same thing. they reach a height of 2-4 inches and they start to smell of pine and the leaves turn yellow and die. i have used many different soils (promix organic, dutch treat, schults tropical mix) all with the same result. the ph of the water going into the soil is around 7 but the promix organic should bring it within decent ph levels, and yes i know you should transplant out of promix every 5 weeks or so. plant is under 3 42watt warm cfl and 3 Rating: 5