Should I be worried about all this droop?

[Zeitgeist95]

Hi all

I think I'm about a month and a half into my grow. In Italy, so I put my plant out during the day now, inside at night. However, I notice a droop that worries me.

Watering is going okay - I water only when it's dry up to the first knuckle on my finger/feels light, and I water until I see a small amount of runoff out the bottom.

My plant is green, no nute burn. I fimmed a few weeks back, and think I need to prune at some point.

Could it just be I have a lanky strain? Or does anyone think somethings wrong with my plant?

 

[FlowerPower001]

Needs to be put in a bigger pot. You won't be able to maintain the environment the roots need in that little pot.

 

[JimmiP]

I Second moving it to a bigger container.

 

[Zeitgeist95]

Needs to be put in a bigger pot. You won't be able to maintain the environment the roots need in that little pot.

Thanks, FlowerPower - I'll upgrade the pot and update the thread.

 

[Zeitgeist95]

@FlowerPower001 Okay, here is the new pot. Hopefully big enough for a bit, allow those roots to spread (which were getting a bit bunched).

 

[Ted2015]

What temps do you have outside at the moment in your location?

 

[Renfro]

What is the pH of the medium running at?

 

[70's natureboy]

Sometimes it's tricky getting plants used to the sun. You may have to start with a few hours at a time.

 

[Zeitgeist95]

@Ted2015 24-26 degrees celcius

@Renfro I know that my water is 6.5, not sure what the Ph of the medium is right now. I assumed it'd adopt the Ph of the water (?)

@70's natureboy Maybe I threw her in the deep end a little bit. The sun is intense here in Italy, even in Spring.

 

[Ted2015]

I think if you put her out from indoors, into straight sun all day, it would definitely shock the plant a bit, could just be that and it will perk up once it is used to the conditions.

 

[Renfro]

@Renfro I know that my water is 6.5, not sure what the Ph of the medium is right now. I assumed it'd adopt the Ph of the water (?)

I have learned that this is often not the case. You could test the runoff just to get an idea. For example, it feed goes in at 6.5 and comes out at 6.3 then the true pH of the medium could be 5.6 or something... A bluelab soil pH pen is a good tool to have. The cheapos don't work. Sad that they jacked the price over the last week but it's my most valuable tool.

 

[FlowerPower001]

She'll be able to stretch out her roots in her new home.

 

[Zeitgeist95]

I have learned that this is often not the case. You could test the runoff just to get an idea. For example, it feed goes in at 6.5 and comes out at 6.3 then the true pH of the medium could be 5.6 or something... A bluelab soil pH pen is a good tool to have. The cheapos don't work. Sad that they jacked the price over the last week but it's my most valuable tool.

I'm a little worried about my soil tbh - I'll try and get hooked up so I know whats going on with my soil.

Thinking back on this post, I maybe underwatering too. As I go down the leaves on my plant they get progressively drier to the point that the ones on the bottom are like paper. Maybe I was too cautious about water as well...would a really good soaking and then a wait to see if it perks up be recommended?

 

[Renfro]

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[FlowerPower001]

maybe underwatering too.

It's pretty hard to underwater cannabis. When you water, give it a good soaking (water to runoff) and then let the soil dry out before you water again.