NO! my baby drooped over(pics included)

heathaa

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it looks like it needs water. but it could be overwatered. if you could get a light about 3 inches away and start there.
 

DoeEyed

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it looks like it needs water. but it could be overwatered. if you could get a light about 3 inches away and start there.
Looks overwatered, gotta let 'em dry out between waterings. Make sure you have drainage in the bottom of the cup, also. Let them dry - they'll perk back up.
 

strain stalker

New Member
....water issues = over or under. Don't water until the soil is dry, measure how long it took to dry to the point that it wilts the leaves......following that, water just before they wilt. This allows the roots to get air.

...an underwatered plant is waaaaaaaaaaaaay happier then a overwaterd plant.
 

vcb66615

Member
jeez..so, he's ok? i can heal him?...gah! this sucks...i knew i was being stupid about that..ok..thanks alot guys..time to throw my dumb water out and chill for a bit...grr...im such a dumb noob :(
 

DoeEyed

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jeez..so, he's ok? i can heal him?...gah! this sucks...i knew i was being stupid about that..ok..thanks alot guys..time to throw my dumb water out and chill for a bit...grr...im such a dumb noob :(
Nah, don't be so hard on yourself - it's a learning process - and I promise, you'll make more mistakes before it's all over. Just chalk it up to a lesson learned.:peace:
 

shnkrmn

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overwatering is usually the first noob mistake, followed by overfertilizing. Try to skip that second mistake, it's much less forgiving! Let that cup dry out some and she'll perk up. Just checking here; you DO have drainage holes poked in those cups, right?
 

vcb66615

Member
overwatering is usually the first noob mistake, followed by overfertilizing. Try to skip that second mistake, it's much less forgiving! Let that cup dry out some and she'll perk up. Just checking here; you DO have drainage holes poked in those cups, right?
yes i do..when i water i water just enough that the water drips out the bottom..i've done so much research and i really take everything to heart, but..idk..things go wrong i guess, and the only thing i can do it be patient and learn from my mistakes...thanks guys..this is really helping
 

shnkrmn

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yes i do..when i water i water just enough that the water drips out the bottom..i've done so much research and i really take everything to heart, but..idk..things go wrong i guess, and the only thing i can do it be patient and learn from my mistakes...thanks guys..this is really helping
It's not how much you water, but how often. Flood that puppy till gallons come out it won't make any difference. The real key is to only water when the pot feels light. Then you KNOW your roots aren't waterlogged and getting Oxygen. What I'm saying is don't go the other way and water so cautiously that you don't moisten all the medium every time you water.

We all do research, we all take it to heart, and we all fuck up every now and then whilst learning. Just don't love your plants to death.:dunce::mrgreen::bigjoint:
 
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