Yellow spots on leaves? Help Please!
- Thread starter iWishIWasTommyChong
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Trainwreck401
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What soil are you using ? What is the ph of the water you are using ?
iWishIWasTommyChong
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I'm using regular Miracle Grow potting mix. I know it's not the best, but it's what I had at the time. I'm not sure about the PH of the water, but it is tap water. I haven't gotten ahold of a pH tester yet.
Trainwreck401
New Member
You have a bit of a ph issue get a cheap ph pen usually around $25 and flush with 3-5x the container size straight water @6.5 nice and slow. That miracle grow is always problems. Or you can just flush with jugs of water at supper market if you don't want to buy pen.
iWishIWasTommyChong
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If I can't find a pH tester locally I guess I'll just have to flush with jugs of water. So would I be better off watering with bottled water and distilled water instead of tap?
mike.hotel
Active Member
A pH Pen or the drops is a necessity. Also, if you are using tap, be sure to let it sit in a bucket 24 hours before using to allow any remaining chlorine to evaporate.
Trainwreck401
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Yes bottled water like Poland springs is usually in the 6-7ph range so you will be safe with that. It just is not cost effective. Make sure you only water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. Depending on container size could be 3 days or a week. Pick up the pot and notice weight onced watered and when dry.
