Need help....I think its overwatering?

letsgrow

letsgrow

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So I have attatched some pics. This plant has been droopy for about 4 days now. I have the planter on the ground and the drainage holes were being plugged. I havent watered the plant for 4 days since these symptoms and its not getting any better. I put my hands around and pulled some of the wet dirt up on top that I could. Is there anything else I could do to dry the dirt out. Any help is appreciated....thanks
 

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That70sGrow

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They look like they'll survive at least - as long as this doesn't go on too long. Wind is a good way to dry out soil; so is heat but obviously you're limited with that. I'd be puttin' a fan on them - even if they are outside, somehow ... Don't muck around in the soil too much because that will just stress them out and make it take even longer to recover. You could transplant them if you get deperate, but only if you're really deperate. More nutes are a no-no, that's not what they need right now and might make things worse.
 
ceestyle

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This is bad advice guys. I suggest you refrain from giving advice until you know what you're talking about.
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I think it depends on the soil. If it's like most potting soil, it has plenty of nutes for that stage of growth and I agree with the other two. If it's soil-free or otherwise relatively pristine, it could use some. Neither answer is correct a priori.
 
That70sGrow

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This is bad advice guys. I suggest you refrain from giving advice until you know what you're talking about.
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I respectfully disagree and I do happen to know what I'm talking about. These are plants that are in distress and will not be able to handle extra nutrients at this time. Adding extra nutrients is likely to compound the problem rather than help it. Note that I said, 'more nutes' are a no-no, not, 'nutes are a no-no.'

I might add that, posting a comment telling people they don't know what they are talking about without offering any advice of your own makes you look like the one who has some learning to do. We're all offering opinions, right or wrong, and that's what makes forums like this as valuable as they are. Your comment, on the other hand, was nothing but a transparent attempt to build yourself up by knocking others down without even having the decency to explain why that was your opinion. Your attempt failed miserably. As hard as it may be for you to handle, there are other people who know things.
 
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GerryWanna

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It seems kind of small to be feeding Nutes to your plant. Try mixing Nutes to 1/2 strength that you are now. feed every 3 days 1 ounce (shot glass size) and place a small fan to circulate air.
 
letsgrow

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Well sorry it took so long to get back. The plant is only about 20 days old. I have not given it any nutes to this point. I feel that it is to young as well, but this is my first grow. I am using miracle grow as well so it should have plenty of nutes. This is only one plant I might add. As I have 6 others going that are fine in my journal. 5 barneys farm blue cheese and 1 northern lights. This plant has not been watered for 5 days now and it looks like its getting heat stressed as well. Temp is about 76. I just dont know what to do to not make the problem worse, I feel like it got root rot and now from not watering it its getting more stressed and just dont know how to handle it. I will attatch a pick of 6 days ago so you can see its decliine.
 

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Any nutrients that were in that soil got washed out when you overwatered the plant. You can't wait for those leaves to perk up before you resume a normal feeding schedule. Those leaves have had it; they will fall off soon. You can't use diseased leaves as a measuring stick for the health of your plants. If the container feels light, it's time to feed.
 
ceestyle

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Any nutrients that were in that soil got washed out when you overwatered the plant. You can't wait for those leaves to perk up before you resume a normal feeding schedule. Those leaves have had it; they will fall off soon. You can't use diseased leaves as a measuring stick for the health of your plants. If the container feels light, it's time to feed.
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totally depends on the soil ... AGAIN
 
letsgrow

letsgrow

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ceestyle.... I am using miracle grow soil as I stated in my last post on page one....check it out I posted pics of the plant six days ago when it was in its prime. Thanks bro....
 
ceestyle

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i've used MG organic, and it retained enough nutes for well past that stage of growth, even after flushing completely once. I don't know the extent of your overwatering, but I doubt you've flushed everything out. i personally think burning the plant at this point would be like kicking it while it's down.

has it perked up at all since you stopped watering?
 
Juntistik

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at 20 days its getting to about that point where nutes wouldn't hurt, at least some nitrogen, but i have to agree with ceestyle and everyone else who said that you should deal with the watering problem before the nutes. Wait for em to perk up, let that soil dry out ridiculous, then give em some nutes if you decide their ready
 
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Juntistik said:
at 20 days its getting to about that point where nutes wouldn't hurt, at least some nitrogen, but i have to agree with ceestyle and everyone else who said that you should deal with the watering problem before the nutes. Wait for em to perk up, let that soil dry out ridiculous, then give em some nutes if you decide their ready
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Everyone else?
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Let them dry out until the pots are light, then give them a higher dose of nutes.
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letsgrow

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No the plant hasnt shown any signs of perking up. I was only watering 100ml of water every two days when the problem started that is why I am confused. I feel like I have waited so long for it to perk up it is drying out to. I dont know guys I went down and gave it exactly 1 cup (measuring cup) of water just to see if it gets better or worse. Its been 5 days now I felt the need for a little water. Once again thanks for the feedback...I am out for the night
 
Juntistik

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Everyone else?
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exactly, so by everyone else, i meant you.

dont get so asshurt man, my short term memory loss restricted me to only naming the person who posted right above me

chill my friend.

letsgrow, try watering in really really small amounts. like just enough to wet the soil. this will help you from feeling like your starving them
 
ceestyle

ceestyle

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he already is . 100mL isn't shit. I assume it's not creating any runoff? A general rule is give them enough water to make it run out the bottom of your container every few days, or when you stick your finger in an inch or so and it's dry.

was it dry to the touch yet? 5 days is a lot and a cup is nothing.
 
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