i'm using miracle grow moisture control for all my plants, well i transplanted one into a bigger pot, same soil and now shes off and on droopy and the leaves seem to be changing lighter in some spots, and darker in others. i'm not really sure what's going on with her. could it just be shock? it's been 2 weeks tomorrow since transplant.
transplant shock?
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the widowman
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water well first then transplant gently and water again once in new position (or pot) could be some other problem.
does widowman mean you're a widow expert? i've got 3 widows right now for my first grow. it's been fun and scary lol. i'm thinking about taking that one thats drooping and transplanting it into a pot of coco soil that i have. i did that to another one of my widows and she seems to be doing well since the transplant. think thats a good call?
the widowman
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yes, but there could be some other problem causing the droopiness.
thanks again for the advice widowman....i just transplanted her into some coco soil. the roots were looking good and strong, those things grow like crazy. anyway, i watered the coco using FF Grow Big. I only mixed in 1/2 tbsp into the gallon to feel out how she responds though. Hopefully all goes well. I'll keep posting with updates as we go. I'll try to get some pics up soon too.
welsh wizz
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don't worry about a little root rip mine just kept on growing with no problems
this might be a dumb question, but what should i know about coco? i just know this guy i know gave me some of it and told me to try it out. I probably should have asked him more then, but how close to hydro is it really? like how often do i water? stuff like that.
oh, and i think i accidently burnt one of my leaves with a CFL touching it...the tip just looks wilted like wet paper kinda...is that a burn? or something else
coco is full on hydro. you can feed several times a day at full strength. here's some coco info.
COCO COIR
is a product derived from the husks of the coconut.
Visually it looks like peat.
It's air capacity is about 30%.
Coir is most suited as a run to waste medium.
Coir can become saturated and it is not truly inert medium.
This means that the nutrient will change over a short period (due to the nutrient collecting micro and macro elements as it passes through the coir.
Coir tends to release potassium and to withold calcium.
For this reason it is desirable to use a nutrient that is blended specifically for coir.
Coir has a remarkable capacity to protect the plants root system in times of heat.
It also tends to promote vigorous and healthy root development.
Plant growth tends to be very consistant with coir.
Coir is very tolerant of over and under watering, which makes it a very forgiving growing medium.
Coir has a very strong cation exchange ability, which means it can hold and release nutrient elements based on the plants needs.
Coir tends to retain nutrient salts. because of this, less nutrient (lower ec) is required.
On a less positive note, coir can also contain high levels of sodium (salt)....
If your growing in coir be aware that this can be a potential problem.
Either purchase a pre-flushed coir product or flush ph (5.5-6.0) stabilised water through the coir prior to use.
Measure the ec of the water and then measure the ec of the run off.
When they are the same, it is ready for use.
Large amounts of potassium are naturally present in coir.
Potassium competes with calcium and magnesium... buffering and plant nutrition needs to compensate for this!!
For this reason there are several nutrients that are specifically formulated with the coco coir's unique characteristics in mind.
By using a nutrient specifically formulated for the coir based system, you are ensuring that your plants are receiving the best possible nutritient package.
COCO COIR
is a product derived from the husks of the coconut.
Visually it looks like peat.
It's air capacity is about 30%.
Coir is most suited as a run to waste medium.
Coir can become saturated and it is not truly inert medium.
This means that the nutrient will change over a short period (due to the nutrient collecting micro and macro elements as it passes through the coir.
Coir tends to release potassium and to withold calcium.
For this reason it is desirable to use a nutrient that is blended specifically for coir.
Coir has a remarkable capacity to protect the plants root system in times of heat.
It also tends to promote vigorous and healthy root development.
Plant growth tends to be very consistant with coir.
Coir is very tolerant of over and under watering, which makes it a very forgiving growing medium.
Coir has a very strong cation exchange ability, which means it can hold and release nutrient elements based on the plants needs.
Coir tends to retain nutrient salts. because of this, less nutrient (lower ec) is required.
On a less positive note, coir can also contain high levels of sodium (salt)....
If your growing in coir be aware that this can be a potential problem.
Either purchase a pre-flushed coir product or flush ph (5.5-6.0) stabilised water through the coir prior to use.
Measure the ec of the water and then measure the ec of the run off.
When they are the same, it is ready for use.
Large amounts of potassium are naturally present in coir.
Potassium competes with calcium and magnesium... buffering and plant nutrition needs to compensate for this!!
For this reason there are several nutrients that are specifically formulated with the coco coir's unique characteristics in mind.
By using a nutrient specifically formulated for the coir based system, you are ensuring that your plants are receiving the best possible nutritient package.