Bugeye
Well-Known Member
Glad to hear they are improving. I hear what your saying about aeration but plant 3 still looks like it isn't getting enough oxygen, maybe a root rot but unlikely in soil. When a soil is well aerated, you never get that droopy look, even when you flood them. Watering is the major oxygen delivery mechanism as it pushes out old air and pulls in fresh air. So either your soil is not aerated well enough or likely a root disease.That it’s retaining water. But I grow in fabric smart pots. When they dry out excessively it tends to be hard dry dirt feel. That’s how I know it’s not over watering.
I’m using a home made soil mix with plenty of aeration added in to compensate for water retainment.
**Update**
I decided to let them dry out for a couple days till I was absolutely sure. (I.E. the forementioned) And gave a healthy dose of water to revigorate the soil. She seems to be doing better overall in color and growth condition but I’m still edgy.
I go equal parts soil mix, perlite, coir, and castings as my base mix, never get that overwatered look.