Is it dying? Need help asap

[horror business]

Well, the first problem with this plant that my friend brought over last night, was it's extremely flimsy stem from stretching since it was growing wild outside, underneath alot of trees, so the sun couldn't get to it. Well, after leaning it against a bamboo stick today, the stem wasn't falling over as bad, only on top, but I just got back from being gone for 4 hours, and when I went inside my grow room, all of the leaves were drooping towards the ground. The pot hadn't been watered for a week (my seedlings were in there to begin with, before my friend brought over this plant). I watered the plant with three glasses of water, and the soil seemed to absorb the water very quickly. These photo's were taken right after being watered. I'm hoping that the water will fix the problem. If the water doesn't make a difference, what else should I do? I really don't want this plant to die. The other picture is of my seedling, which sprouted out of the ground on the 9th of May. Is it too small for it's age?

horror business Reviewed by horror business on 05-15-2006. Is it dying? Need help asap Well, the first problem with this plant that my friend brought over last night, was it's extremely flimsy stem from stretching since it was growing wild outside, underneath alot of trees, so the sun couldn't get to it. Well, after leaning it against a bamboo stick today, the stem wasn't falling over as bad, only on top, but I just got back from being gone for 4 hours, and when I went inside my grow room, all of the leaves were drooping towards the ground. The pot hadn't been watered for a week Rating: 5

[horror business]

It's been about 3 hours since I've watered them, and the plants' stem isn't as droopy, but the leaves are the same, with no improvement whatsover. What should I do? Please help someone... thanks...
Peace,
horror business :rasta:

[Garden Knowm]

hang steady.. and just watch her... Make sure that she does not get to hot..

what are you using for light?

do not add more water for a couple days.. especially if the soil on top is still moist..

the transplant may have shocked her..

post more pics..

: )

sorry about your sad looking lady.. she may pull through!

[horror business]

I'll post more pictures tomorow when I get home, because the plant is pretty much in the same condition as when those pictures were taken. Would leaving the fan on in there strengthen the stem, or just cause too much stress for the plant, because leaving it on makes the plant move all over the place, it's REALLY flimsy. Also, on each of the nodes, I can clearly see two little things, that look like those female things. I was surprised by this... I mean, the plant is only starting it's 4th node... and has stretched ALOT... If it is an early sign of a female, I sure as hell hope it lives... The leaves aren't crispy, and they are still green except for the first set of "true leaves" which are getting yellow and dry. My friend transplanted it from the ground (natural soil) into a pot with the natural soil in it, then I transplanted it into shultz soil and perlite mixed 80%/20%... I also am leaving it on a 24/0 light schedule, as that's what my seedlings are used to. Obviously the soil and the light schedule are quite different from the outside midwest weather. When should I start seeing signs of improvement or death? Oh and GK, I have a 75 watt flouro grow light (you can see my grow room in my "I need help fast!" post in the basic growing forum. Currently that light is sitting on top of the pot, so it is only about 2 inches away from my seedling which is developing the second (after the true leaves) nodes. The flouro is also reaching the big plants first leaves. For lighting on the big plant right now, I have a small aquarium light bulb probably less than 30 watts a little less than an inch away from where the plant is developing it's first set of five leaflets. Garden Knowm, I know if anyone can help me, it's probably you (and all the other experts), I've read alot of your threads and you seem to know what you're talking about regarding cultivating pot. How old do you think the plant is? My friend's uncle had found it in the backyard the other day. Apparently there were more, that my friend accidentally mowed over. And they aren't wild hemp or anything like that... they were all growing where my friend's uncle throws his seeds.

[horror business]

Oh, the black lamp thing is what the aquarium bulb is in. In the pictures on this thread, you can't see the flouro, but you can see the reflection of the light on the foil.

[horror business]

I found out that what I thought were the begining of the female parts were actually just spicules... Anyway, the tips of the leaves at the top are curling under, and are starting to feel dry. The stem isn't as bad as it was, but where the leaves are is where the stem is bending towards the ground. The leaves are just hanging there... like palm tree leaves. GARDEN KNOWM! I NEED YOUR KNOWMLEDGE!

[Trivium]

You may need more wattage, theres another mate on this forum having the same problem and is looking identical to yours.

[horror business]

I didn't grow this plant though, it was found growing wild in my friends backyard and he brought it over since I have a grow room. So the stretching wasn't because of me, but I do plan on getting better lights pretty soon.

[Jdog7000]

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[Garden Knowm]

DUDE...

You can't write so much.. cause long posts scare me... : )
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just leave the plant be.. you can have the fan on but don't haveit ponted at your plant.. point it in the opposite direction.. it will still provde air flow

: )

Use fluorescent lights.. ideally CFL's.. bring them within a couple inches of your plant...

4 nodes is a very young plant. 15 to 30 days old... depending on the growing conditions.

WORD

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i look forward to more pics.. I have ot come str8 with you.. she only has a 20% chance of surrvival..

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