Humidity? Why am i starting a thread about that you ask? Well i know there is something wrong with my plants, and humidity is my suspect!!

Everyone that bothered to answer my thread about my plants not looking too good said they looked OK but i don't believe it for one second. I can sense there is something wrong with my babies! So i have dug up some info since after just letting them go the way they were they still seem to be getting worse...

Almost a lack luster sad and pathetic looking, even the new ones that just sprouted are showing lack luster and just look dry and used up... I think it has to do with humidity... Currently its down to 35% in the room so im going to add a humidifier and see what happens... All the symptoms of over/under watering are all mixed up so it cannot be diagnosed that way... I dunno maybe im fucked up in the head but here is my take on it...

I have found this:


Problems and possible causes with your plants:

1. • Leaf edges brown and dried ...Too much heat, lack of humidity.
   • Rapid defoliation ...Rapid changes in temperature, or light (plant taken from bright light to relatively low light), possible overwatering, underwatering, or exposure to drafts.
   • Failure of blooming plants to flower ...Insufficient water or light, over fertilizing.
   • Flower buds drop before opening ...Temperature fluctuations, drafts, lack of humidity.
   • Silver or red blotches on foliage ...Too much direct sun.
   • Gradual defoliation (lower leaves yellow and fall) ... Overwatering (root damage), underwatering (not enough water to support full foliage), lack of sufficient light, or lack of fertilizer.
   • New Growth Wilted, or burned ...Too much fertilizer (leaching needed), cold drafts, hot drafts, to dry, sunburn, too warm, or freeze damage.
   • Entire plant wilted ...Too little water, too much water (roots rotted), too much fertilizer, or exposed to cold temperatures.
   • Spotted foliage ...Overwatering (check roots), burn from direct sun, cold water on foliage, fungal infection (especially if plants are in very humid, wet conditions), or pollutants in the air (fumes from gases, etc.).
   • Foliage is pale and weak looking ...Insufficient light conditions, too dry (soil or air), or lack of fertilizer.
   • Browning of leaf tips or leaf margins ...Lack of humidity, fertilizer burn, poor water quality (chlorine, fluoride, sodium, boron, soluble salts, etc.), incorrect fertilizer, spray damage (insecticides, oil, leaf-glossing materials), incorrect soil pH or pollutants in the air (gasses etc.).
   • Stunted plants ...Excess fertilizer (root damage), lack of water,> or overwatered (root damage).
   • New foliage is small, pale, and spindly ...Lack of light, lack of fertilizer, or soil too dry.
   • Leaves yellowed between veins (veins remain green) ... pH either too high or too low, iron deficiency (high pH), or magnesium deficiency (when pH is too low or acidic).
   • Leaves drop continuously, new leaves on tip are small and curled ...Unburned gasses in the air, spray or vapor damage from cleaning fluids, industrial pollution, or general pollutants in the atmosphere, possibly aphid or mite damage.
   • Tiny white spots on leaves ...Primarily spider mites. ,
   • Cottony masses on stems, round or oval shaped bumps ...Mealy bugs
   • General drooping of the entire plant ...Crown, stem or root rot - caused by overwatering, especially during the winter months when plants are dormant and do not need much moisture.
   • Brown or yellow leaf spots ...Fungi which usually develops when water is allowed to remain on the leaves. Cold water can also be a cause of spotting. Use room temperature water for misting and watering, and make sure the foliage dries before night.

Humidity: The Destroyer Of Household Plants:

Though humidity is rarely found in the house, it is always good to keep an eye out for a plant that is being affected by humidity. If you notice rot, mildew or mold, it is time to get some ventilation in the area or else lose your precious indoor plants.
Contrary to high humidity low humidity could also adversely affect the plants by sapping them of their water content faster than they can replenish it.
Some of the signs of low humidity are brown leaves, wilting, buds dropping, and low humidity which is especially prevalent during the winter months, especially if it is too cold and you use heaters in the house.
If you follow the few ways to regulate the humidity at proper levels you will have a beautiful and healthy indoor collection of plants.
" Do not keep to a schedule to water
. Check the soil in the pot before adding water. Water when you feel it is necessary not because it is time to water the plants.
" Use a mixture of soil and fertilizer that will hold water for longer periods. A sandy mixture will allow water to drain out easily.
" For low humidity, install an electric humidifier to raise the humidity level and a dehumidifier if the humidity level is too high.
" Keep plants in a place that is free from a draft. Such a location is bound to dry the plant.
" If you have many small pots of plants or flowers, make a large tray and fill it with marbles or pebbles. This will keep the pot above the water and the evaporating water will rise and wet the plants.
In the end, you will notice by regulating humidity levels you will have healthier plants.




Anyone have a take on their opinion on if this could be my issue? I am NOT over watering them, and have not been under watering them as a result of trying not to over water.... They just seem to progressively sag and loose luster, even my newest sprouts seem dull and weak after the RH dropped...

Added a cool mist humidifier to the room we will see if that helps any, they seem to have gone idle....

And update on this?

Actually the cool mist helps keep the temp slightly down and the RH up......

Plants are doing great now, i found out my water PH was way off cause my meter i had was fucked up... Thats fixed and they came right back!! Thanks for askin