Why have her leaves closed up?
- Thread starter Steezball
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Forzaitaly1
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heat and low humidity does that but if the other plants right next to it then maybe its somehow gettin less water....????
Carl Spackler
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Without knowing your soil,fert,water and light data it is very difficult to make a accurate diagnosis but they could be showing a micro-nutrient deficiency. Typically upward turned leaves indicate a Manganese deficiency and can be corrected with a light dose of ordinary Epsom salts (as little as 1/4 teaspoon/gal of water.) If you attempt this, be sure to use a accurately calibrated pH meter and try to get the water to between 6.5-7.0. Abuse/overuse of Mg can cause "lockout" of macros and micros as well so be patient and wait 1-2 weeks for any improvement before attempting more amendment(s).
Steezball
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Alright fair enough, my apologies. I'm using straight potting soil, straight tap water and about 126w of CFL shared amongst 2 plants.
For fert i use something called Seagro Organic Plant food which i mix a teaspoon of into my water every second watering or so.
But it seems to contain the manganese you're talking about - 2mg/kg.
I'll get some Epsom salts and try that. If you wanna have a look at the set up click my sig.
Thanks for the advice man.
Carl Spackler
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Leaning towards overwatering. Allow it to dry out thorougly between waterings and see if there is any improvement.