nothing looks or sounds like the problem i have

nubie1985

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i dont have any pics sorry, but just the tips of my leaves are turning yellowish brown and there is no curling or drooping. Also its only on one side of the plant and and its only on mature growth
My plant is 3ft 7in
Its in half river silt/half potting soil in a 4 gallon pot
It was outdoors when the problem started but i brought it in last night
I water with tap water every two to three days as needed
I put it under 3 23wcfls 2700k, 1 30wcfl and one unknown watt 24" tube with 6500k bulb with small15"fan circulating air
Its in a small toilet space with foilback styro as reflector Space is 2x2x6
If there is anything i forgot to mention ask me ill be happy to answer
 

nubie1985

Member
ok update!!! the discoloration is spreading and the leaves are curling and drooping somewhat!!! somebody please help!!!
 

Twistyman

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Relax dude... Its hard w/out pics... 1st.. do you PH the water... when you use tap water do you let it sit a day to evaporate off the chlorine...

also whats with the river silt.... this can cause problems.. is the river water acidic from acid rain, do you liver near a city.. are there farms near you that use powerful nutes.. what about animal waste leeching into water.. all these can be factors. in most waterways the silt is where the crap settles.. if its just the tips don't worry.. but if as you say it seems to be spreading..go to square 1.. repot with clean soil..no nutes for a few days and see if improves..... Luck.
 

nubie1985

Member
thanks man the river silt is sandy type dirt that is great for growing tomatoes and can only be got from a place the river used to cover but is drained due to levees and, no i dont ph the water but ill start letting it sit like u say and will repot as soon as possible
 

Leftyy2k4

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thanks man the river silt is sandy type dirt that is great for growing tomatoes and can only be got from a place the river used to cover but is drained due to levees and, no i dont ph the water but ill start letting it sit like u say and will repot as soon as possible
You need to ph your water. Ph can lock out nutes cause many other issues that lead to even more issues.

And your issues could very well be ph related. Either from your medium or your water. You can get cheap ph test kits at lowes or anywehre. Ph your water between 6 and 7.

And yes al;so let your water sit out to get rid of the chlorine. But thats totally diff than ph.
 

Relaxed

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get a digital meter. The color cheap ones will get you in trouble.....Hanna is good. Ebay has em for about $25. worth it. Get the cleaning and storage fluid...
 

DankJWeeks

New Member
you say your using tap wat ever 3 days!!! thats probally your main problem always use filtered water! have you ever fed them nuts?? a light fresh batch of npk wouldnt hurt at a low dose
 

gangjababy

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have you been using cal/mag or any dolomite lime. Calcium is essential for any grow as well as magnesium.
What nutes are you using, pH?
 

nubie1985

Member
p/h is 7.2 to 7.6 thanks for the advice
as for over watering, i think the river silt was holding moisture too long so when i checked it the top 3inches was dry but the center was still wet
 

gangjababy

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p/h is 7.2 to 7.6 thanks for the advice
as for over watering, i think the river silt was holding moisture too long so when i checked it the top 3inches was dry but the center was still wet
Let the soil completely dry, I do it by weight, when the pot feels light water it.
 

nubie1985

Member
is it gonna hurt to replant it in potting soil in a bigger pot and also i got some EXPERT GARDNER: total nitro 24%, avalible phosphate 8.0%, soluble potash 16%,total copper 0.07%,total iron .15%,molybdenum .0005%,total zinc .06%
 

gangjababy

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don't transplant to that soil.
You don't want a high nitrogen content for flowering, get some promix and nutes meant for herb.
 
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