Whats Wrong? Plant looks droopy ...

Rawness

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Tym

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Yup, way to much water.. One of the most common new growers mistakes.. It's all good, live and learn :)
It's a good idea if you're new to get one of those moisture meters from a gardening store, and only water it when the meter is on dry..
Or you can stick your finger down in the dirt a few inches, if it's still moist, don't water it.
Or you can tell by weight, Keep another pot full of dirt exactly like the one you're using beside the one with the plant in it. Never water it. If the one with the plant weighs the same as the one with no plant, it's time to water it.

Hope this helps :)
 

Rawness

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should i remove to dryer soil? also my room temp is about 70 degrees right now i dont have a fan is it needed?grow box is open as of right now
 

Mother's Finest

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No, it would be best to wait and just use any airflow and mild heat you have available to help it dry. Between the mud and the fact that the plant probably hasn't rooted well yet, it would be difficult to remove it. Sitting it on a heating pad at the lowest setting might help, or a household heater vent. Just feel the pot regularly and make sure it doesn't get too warm.

A fan isn't always absolutely necessary but the stems may not support buds on their own without one, and then there are heat concerns. The breeze makes the plant vibrate, causing stems to thicken and also dissipates heat so the lights can be closer. CFL's should be within a few inches of the plants if heat is controlled.
 

Mother's Finest

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Just to show what the plants can handle, our newest mother just went 3.5 weeks without any water at all and was still doing fine at the end. The only problems were that just a few of the shade leaves showed some yellowing and necrosis. It's in 2.5 liters of soil. You want to water before the bottom of the soil completely dries out to keep root growth rate down, allowing the plants to survive in their current pots longer, but even watering that frequently isn't necessary to keep them alive.

While it can be a difficult measurement in the pots, soil should be wet until a handful drips a few drops when squeezed. This supplies enough water while still letting air get to the roots. Once you prep soil for planting a couple times, you'll know how it should look and feel after watering. The slower you water, the more easily it spreads throughout the soil, rather than just running out the bottom. Spraying the top of the soil first also helps.
 
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