help?

[what372]

im using 3 100 watt fluorescent light bulbs. 20-20-20 fertilizer. brita filtered tap water. dunno whats wrong maybe ph levels or something. wondering if anyone can tell me the problem and solution. seems to be only the first two big leaves the rest of the plant is healthy.

what372 Reviewed by what372 on 10-26-2008. help? im using 3 100 watt fluorescent light bulbs. 20-20-20 fertilizer. brita filtered tap water. dunno whats wrong maybe ph levels or something. wondering if anyone can tell me the problem and solution. seems to be only the first two big leaves the rest of the plant is healthy. Rating: 5

[Wobster]

Seeing as your new and this is the first post I'll leave the sarcasm out

At the top of the plant problems forum theres a permanent link with a trouble shooting form. I know its a ball ache but fill it in. You wont get many responses until you do. Your post is like sending a pic to your doctor and asking him whats wrong with you.

Fill out the sticky and you'll get answers. Also... have a read of some of the other plant problems. You will soon find things that relate to your post eg, using filtered water instead of tap water.

[daihashi]

you are more than likely experiencing micronute issues due to your brita water filter.

Do not filter your water.

Here is an except from the FAQ on Brita's website

# Does the BRITA water filter cartridge remove all minerals from drinking water?

The BRITA water filter cartridge only partially removes the hardness from drinking water. This part is temporary hardness, which causes scale deposits during cooking. It does not remove all of the minerals from the water. It reduces the concentration of calcium and magnesium with cation ion exchange resins, but theses substances are not completely removed as in desalination systems or industrial plants that use reverse osmosis or distillation processes, for example.

# Does the removal of temporary hardness affect calcium levels?
Yes, but mostly in the form of temporary hardness or limescale which is not a good source of dietary calcium. This will not have a significant effect on the calcium intake of those on a normal diet.

If you're going to use a filter of any type then you will probably need to supplement with CalMag as a bare minimum to avoid problems.

[stinkyattic]

Those filters remove so little of the dissolved stuff- I'd doubt it's the issue.
I'd be looking at thrips as a potential problem- you see little larvae or tiny poops anywhere?
Also, the plants are in clear plastic bags? Hm... when you see roots, transplant IMMEDIATELY to a proper opaque pot.

[what372]

no pest at all check very thoroughly. ive did a little research and by the looks of it, i think it might be a magnesium deficiency. and the plant is way to large to transplant now those pics dont really do justice. couldnt i just cover the bag from the light?

[stinkyattic]

I can promise you that is not a magnesium problem.

[what372]

as you can see the the leaves are turning more brown kinda like rust looking color. umm still have no clue on to what a can do. the only good thing is its only the first two eldest leaves and doesnt seen to be spreading. wondering if i should remove the leaves? and what i can do to prevent this?

[Wobster]

Looks like it may be fungus to me. Maybe leaf spot fungus. Anyone else?

[phatsesh101]

yeah i was thinking fun gus myself id bet there is no or little air flowing through the plant

fill out the form

[stinkyattic]

Do you have any exhaust in there?
Edit: And you have not answered any of the questions asked in the thread. How are we supposed to help?