Large healthy plants in DWC suddenly Wilting? Please help

I just switched to bloom nutrients two weeks ago. I have seven plants all about 5 feet tall and all were incredibly healthy in my DWC setups until about a week ago. Two of them are now really wilted. I have tried using clearex in case of nutrient lock up but they still look the same, very wilted. I should also mention that they are getting plenty of air and I added more just to see if that would help but it didn't. If there is anyone that can help please let me know. Thanks in advance!
 

Dislexicmidget2021

Well-Known Member
post some pics man.If possible.Not to mention how long ago did u plant?Could be too early for bloom feeding especialy cuzz of the time of year.1 other question r u growing outdoor/indoor?
 
They are indoor. I don't have a working camera but just imagine really healthy plants that suddenly and completely wilt everywhere.
 
I have done a lot of growing but this is my first DWC grow and it has been great until now. This sudden wilting of two of the seven plants has me completely puzzled especially since the other 5 are still doing great. Anyone with a lot of DWC experience would be great.
 

woodydude

Active Member
Wilted leaves usually mean either under or over watering or occasionally some other shock. Since they are in DWC, underwatering is unlikely and overwatering is actually lack of air to the roots, which you have already looked at. Just to confirm, the top of the water should look like it is boiling with air. Small bubbles are usually considered better than large bubbles but they must be breaking the surfact to make splashes. Have you checked the ph and more importantly the temp of the water. Ideal water temp for DWC is 68 deg, any higher and the water looses its ability to hold oxygen rapidly. This can show itself as wilting. ph could also be an issue though nute deficiencies are usually the first symptoms not wilting of incorrect ph. The recent change they have had is the change in nutes so lets consider that as a posability for the problem. Have you checked the EC/PPM of the solution I dont like to see an EC of more than 2.0 (1800PPM) I really dont thing the fact these are flowering nutes will be a cause though since all that has happened is the levels of PKN have changed. Other factors could be low CO2. Are you replacing the air often enough? In a room without AC, air exchanges should be at least every 4 mins, especially with larger plants who deplete the air of CO2 faster than small plants however this is unlikely to be the cause since this would effect all your plants not just 2. If this were my grow, I would measure everything zonally, EC/PPM, ph, air volume and maybe even switch the plants around to see if you have some odd micro-climate going on. The solution will probably be something silly! Green mojo for your girls. W
 
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