my plant keeps wilting and i have no idea why

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ontheroad123

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so this is the scoop im growing this plant its about a month old for a while it was doing very well and thriving. i changed the soil due to the fact that the miracle grow potting mix i was using was causing nute burn because too much nitrogen. i picked up some regular organic potting mix with no ferts and flushed the root system out. at first i thought the wilting was due to a lack of circulation yet i have a fan on it at all times and my windows open so fresh is is always available the soil was a little bit dry so i gave it a good watering but idk why it keeps wilting. at first the wilting only occured during the day when flouro lights where on it but at night it would bounce back no its just wiliting and now im keeping a drum stick in the soil to keep the plant standing up strait please help
 

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wyteberrywidow

wyteberrywidow

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Dams that sucks.But i dont the mg soil is causing that.Ive been using mg soil if i dont get a chance to order or get to the plant store to pick up ff soil.I dont have plants wilting like that.But then i do add a bag of perlite in my soil.
 
iz4nidomp4in

iz4nidomp4in

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My opinion is that the light through the window isnt enough for the plant to survive and recomend a light over top of the plant about 4" to 6" away from the plant... Light through a window is only a cast of light not direct, there for direct light causing a more effient source of light necessary for the plants needs is better.... Try that out and let me know what happends...
 
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ontheroad123

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im using an organic soil out of maine there are no ferts there is perlite in it and i water them once ever 2 to 3 days when the soil gets dry and inch down at first could it be a lack of water or keeping them too close to my flourcents
 
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ontheroad123

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im not using the window as my only light source infact its not my light source at all im using two 75 watt flourcent grow lights that the plant touches when there the lights on because i know that they need to be close using flourcents
 
wyteberrywidow

wyteberrywidow

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Yes you can flush using soil.Take it to a shower hose or get gallons of water and start pouring until you see the nutes runoff thru the bottom.
 
pearce

pearce

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Leave the cap off the water for at least 24 hours before using it on the plants, hopefully any inpurities will evaporate and the water will be fine for the plant. :hump:
 
Serapis

Serapis

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Those pics are sad. I think I spot problems with the leaves other than just sagging. I am seeing brown spots.

Any chance of some pics with the light source on the plant rather than behind it and shading out your pic?
 
iz4nidomp4in

iz4nidomp4in

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Remember to keep the light away from the plant tho... Put your hand inbetween the light and the plant and lower the light until you can feel the heat, most likely 2" from the top in most cases, leave it on for 24hrs... use normal tap water that has sat out over 24 hours, no nut's for now!
 
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nfld420

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i has a plant that looked simelar to this, my soil was like mud and would stay that way for like 3 weeks, it compleatly killed my plant, if your soils muddy, transplant, if not, like the others said, stabalize ph get better soil and put under some sort of humidity dome for a few days until it perks up a bit, good luck:)
 
iz4nidomp4in

iz4nidomp4in

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Take a picture of your setup we are all interested in what you have going on for a better review to your growing needs... I am new here on this site, not to growing plants... My setup could be alot better tho, lol... the more money the better ya know :)

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