rysk8er420 thanks for the response.

Maybe since it's not a cactus, i wouldnt use cactus ferts... And also u should consider using organic ferts like guanos, fish, seaweed, worm-castings, etc.

A lot of people use the Schultz Cactus and are successful with it. And I've had quite a few people that are what anyone would call 'experts' say that this particular fert is fine to use. But yes, organics would be better. Next time.

What size pots do u have the plants in, and whens the last time u repotted?

Containers are 3 gallon. A size that once again most 'experts' suggest are fine. Transplanted after about 2 weeks after they sprouted.

Did u mix anything into the soil, or just use straight storebought?

No mixing. It's a 'pro mix' from a garden center. All organic no added nutes.

mand thanks for the response.

"My problem was that the bulbs were old and worn out Are yours ok?"

All bulbs are brand new. I had someone suggest this affliction was caused by lack of light but I've see a number of very successful grows with less than what I'm using. And I've got the bulbs right down on them with plenty of air movement. I've ruled out light starvation.

And yes...alas...it is Amanda.

Slimpickuns thanks for the response.

"I think its either Nute burn or the pest spray i've been using"

Can't be nute burn as I haven't fertilized it much. Could be a nute deficiency though because we newbies get hammered with "DON'T NUTE!" all the time. I think sometimes people then take it to the extreme and starve the plants. I had one plant that I hammered with ferts and it grew like you wouldn't believe. Then started reading everyones suggestions and cut that way back. Kinda makes a person think sometimes. But I understand that nute burn is a reality for a lot of people so it is a concern for all to consider.

As for the pest control spray, that's the only thing I can think it might be as I did spray it down with a product called Concern which is an insecticidal soap. Had what's called thrips. Little bastards that will ruin a grow if not kept in check so I had no other recourse but to hammer it. But rinsed it off well with clean water.

All that said I'm going to try some things today as it can't hurt. So will take it out of the grow area and foliar feed/wash the whole plant down. And as an experiment to this 'procedure' I took one of the fans and put it in a concentrated solution of 2-7-7 and water. Paid it right in a big pool of it on a plate. Left it there all night and this morning it actually looked healthier!! And this is one that's been hacked off the plant! So it sort of makes me wonder if it's not just starving. So I'll give it a buffet!

Sorry I'm so long winded. Curse of being able to type fast.