Okay here is the story with my plant. My boy friend decided he wanted to tackle this project, knowing I had no idea about the process of growing. He started out with a small self watering plant which was placed in a large box with a light, Hg Helical 26W lighting the plant through a cut out hole. It was then placed in an indoor closet. He started of with a 10hr of light and 14 hrs of dark schedule. After about a week...I became the one in chage of "his" little project. I made sure I stayed on a pretty consitant schedule and that the plant always had water. I watered with simple tap water and did nothing else. The plant slowly started to grow over the next few weeks. When he left and it became apparent that this was now "my" project, I started to do some reseaching since I had put forth a lot of time into the plant...seemed like a waste to just let it go.

The plant is very small compared to others I've seen pictures of, however it does seem to show all the same stages of growing. I've noticed in the last week or so that there are small, white like fibers that are growing out of the top of it and that there is a very strong, magnificant oder coming from the plant. At this point from my research I thought that it was past time for me to transplant. So I got some MG potting mix, filled a 5gl bucket up half way, then transplanted my plant. I wasn't sure how much water to give my plant so honestly I only gave about a cup or 2. I read to not water much for a few days after transplanting. I also attempted to increase the amount of light I was giving my plant, since I didn't want the lil guy growing to tall. This was all done yesturday.

Now, here is my problem...today my plant looks like it is dying! The leaves are turning a yellowish/brownish color. The strong oder is not so much there anymore. And the white fiber like things growing out of the top are a litte discolored as well. From my reading on here...I believe that my problem is with my soild, MG potting mix is apparently not a good thing I hear. Thinking it has burnt my plant

*How can I save my plant?
*Does this seem like the right issue that would be causing my problem?
*Where can I find phd filled water?
*What is the process of flushing? I understand the reasoning to flush and what it does for the plant, removing built up chemicals and salt, but I couldn't find anywhere that talked about the steps and the how to of flushing.
*Also is this a good light to use? At first I thought my light was too hot and burned the plant but thru reading I hear that these Hg Helical 26W are acually not that hot to the plant.
*Also how much water do I need to add to my plant at this point? I don't want to over/under water right after the transplant stage.
*Since I've had my plant on a 10/14 light schedule...should I change it or leave it the same? Don't want to upset my plant.

I'm really sorry that I have asked a lot of questions but I'm truely the definition of a blonde and I really have no idea what I'm doing...but I'm having fun at it so it would be great to learn! Thank you to anyone who gives me advise, whatever it is...IT IS REALLY APPRECIATE!

Also I have attached a few photos...I apoligize for the poor quality!
funnybunny219 Reviewed by funnybunny219 on . First time grower---losing my plant fast---please help! Okay here is the story with my plant. My boy friend decided he wanted to tackle this project, knowing I had no idea about the process of growing. He started out with a small self watering plant which was placed in a large box with a light, Hg Helical 26W lighting the plant through a cut out hole. It was then placed in an indoor closet. He started of with a 10hr of light and 14 hrs of dark schedule. After about a week...I became the one in chage of "his" little project. I made sure I stayed on a Rating: 5