Leaves droopy after transplant !

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Chrisjames47

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Hello people, I have just transplanted from a small pot (1 to 2 gallons) to a 5 gallon fabric pot and the leaves have gone really droopy, I watered the soil in the new pot before I transplated and watered it again around the stem once plant was in. Do you think I should feed it with any nutrients like before I transplanted or just water it for now? I transplanted it while light is on so I dont know if that has done any damage.
 
Doug Dawson

Doug Dawson

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Chrisjames47 said:
Hello people, I have just transplanted from a small pot (1 to 2 gallons) to a 5 gallon fabric pot and the leaves have gone really droopy, I watered the soil in the new pot before I transplated and watered it again around the stem once plant was in. Do you think I should feed it with any nutrients like before I transplanted or just water it for now? I transplanted it while light is on so I dont know if that has done any damage.
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Give her a day, she will likely bounce right back. You have a pic?
 
quirk

quirk

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She's droopy because you forced oxygen pockets out of your already moist soil by watering again after transplant.
As @Doug Dawson says it'll bounce back, as medium dries out. Remember, you can't over water, but you can and did
water too OFTEN. Wrap your head around that basic concept and your watering too often problems, mold, mildew,
deficiencies, pests ect. are over. Roots require oxygen, don't waterboard them. And now I'm off my soapbox.
 
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Chrisjames47

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quirk said:
She's droopy because you forced oxygen pockets out of your already moist soil by watering again after transplant.
As @Doug Dawson says it'll bounce back, as medium dries out. Remember, you can't over water, but you can and did
water too OFTEN. Wrap your head around that basic concept and your watering too often problems, mold, mildew,
deficiencies, pests ect. are over. Roots require oxygen, don't waterboard them. And now I'm off my soapbox.
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Il keep it in mind, thanks bro
 
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Rogerm562

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It’s probably stressed and trying to adapt to new root environment. You’ll be alright just don’t make the mistake thinking it’s a water issue or lack there of. You can screw yourself by misdiagnosing issues. To say the least just let her do her thing she’ll be alright if you don’t over water.
 
xtsho

xtsho

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I agree. You likely soaked the new soil and then added more water creating an environment that was so saturated that the roots had no oxygen. When you transplant just transplant into moist soil and give a light watering in. Moist is all the roots need. Soaking wet soil is bad. Many issues people have is from over watering.
 
MICHI-CAN

MICHI-CAN

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xtsho said:
That plant does look fine. I didn't look at the plant before I posted my previous post. The OP needs to zip the tent door and go find something to do and leave the plant alone to grow.
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Posted as I typed. He's increasing CO2 by breathing hard on it. Lol. OP, less is more when it comes to plants. Let them do their thing. Only intervene as needed. You and your plants will be less stressed. What @xtsho said. Peace.
 
MICHI-CAN

MICHI-CAN

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Star Dog said:
Can someone remind me what the other volcanic medium is , it's spongy/cork like texture usually sold along with perlite?
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Rockwool. Not applicable in this scenario. Just a sponge. The coco expands when wet. Creating air pockets as it dries and shrinks.
 
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