Green around roots

dave_jam

dave_jam

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i have a clear container that my plant is in and there is green moss looking shit on the inside wall of the pot. Is this bad? I'm using a teaspoon per gallon of molasses if that would have anything to do with it? I'll take pics ASAP


Thx
 
lime73

lime73

Weed Modifier
Algae... yes its bad. Usually from improper drainage...to wet. Does container have drain holes in it?
 
Bareback

Bareback

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dave_jam said:
i have a clear container that my plant is in and there is green moss looking shit on the inside wall of the pot. Is this bad? I'm using a teaspoon per gallon of molasses if that would have anything to do with it? I'll take pics ASAP


Thx
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You shouldn't use clear containers. Light in the root zone is bad , promotes algae growth, limits root development.......

That why you have to light proof res's in hydro ( for a example ).
 
dannyboy602

dannyboy602

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lime73 said:
Algae... yes its bad. Usually from improper drainage...to wet. Does container have drain holes in it?
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so with algae can u elaborate on why its a problem? does it rob O2 from the roots or something like that? Inquiring minds want to know. Thx in advance. :)
 
chemphlegm

chemphlegm

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algae eventually inhibits the uptake of needed food by those roots. The algae themselves eat nutrients like pigs, leaving your rootzone free of needed plant foods, maybe..... clear container is your fail.
I know, its fun to watch roots, get over it.:P
 
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Litthefrog

Litthefrog

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chemphlegm said:
algae eventually inhibits the uptake of needed food by those roots. The algae themselves eat nutrients like pigs, leaving your rootzone free of needed plant foods, maybe..... clear container is your fail.
I know, its fun to watch roots, get over it.:P
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That's what makes dwc fun...root balls
 
dave_jam

dave_jam

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chemphlegm said:
algae eventually inhibits the uptake of needed food by those roots. The algae themselves eat nutrients like pigs, leaving your rootzone free of needed plant foods, maybe..... clear container is your fail.
I know, its fun to watch roots, get over it.:P
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Damn. Well TBH I was looking for a large enough container that would fit inside my bucket and it just happened to be clear but yes, it is fun to watch the roots grow lol.

Well it's in its 2nd week of flowering so I'm just gonna ride it out and see what happens, it's my first grow so I guess I'm entitled to some mistakes lol. I have an auto White Widow growing, a seedling in a 2 gal black bucket so that's gonna be fun :)

Thx for the info
 
Bareback

Bareback

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dave_jam said:
Damn. Well TBH I was looking for a large enough container that would fit inside my bucket and it just happened to be clear but yes, it is fun to watch the roots grow lol.

Well it's in its 2nd week of flowering so I'm just gonna ride it out and see what happens, it's my first grow so I guess I'm entitled to some mistakes lol. I have an auto White Widow growing, a seedling in a 2 gal black bucket so that's gonna be fun :)

Thx for the info
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Wrap some black poly or something around the bucket
 
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