Do root bound plant leaves Yellow and give of a nute deficiency looking problem?

Kyle Keen Green

Kyle Keen Green

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I've just changed my pots yesterday as they was root bound, but before I did I noticed yellowing starting and a tiger look to the leaves.

I posted and people said N deficiency, I fed and the leaves still look the same.

Will the transplant do the job?

and if so does that mean the problem wasn't N but the pot?

Thanks guys

Here's a few pics of the plants in the old pot

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DST

DST

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It may have been that the roots where not able to get enough nitrogen due to being rootbound. It can also be through watering too much as well.

A fresh pot with some room to breathe for the roots will certainly not do any harm.

Good luck.
 
missnu

missnu

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You shouldn't feed when transplanting...just water in and then wait til the next cycle to feed if need be.
 
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unohu69

unohu69

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Im having the same issues with a cheese I been neglecting. leaves are deff showing signs of a deficiency. and the growth has almost stopped. I should pull my thumb outta my ass and repot it. I have a 3g smart pot i was gonna toss it in.

Does anyone slice into the outside of the root ball to promote new growth? iv tried it a couple times lately and have not seen any negative side effects from doing it.
 
fir3dragon

fir3dragon

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unohu69 said:
Im having the same issues with a cheese I been neglecting. leaves are deff showing signs of a deficiency. and the growth has almost stopped. I should pull my thumb outta my ass and repot it. I have a 3g smart pot i was gonna toss it in.

Does anyone slice into the outside of the root ball to promote new growth? iv tried it a couple times lately and have not seen any negative side effects from doing it.
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i dont, i just repot it, kinda like massage the sides of the dirt to loosen it up some then water.
 
DST

DST

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as missnu said, water only until up and running and perky.

as far as slicing roots, I tend to give the root ball a gentle rub rather than slicing in. But again, I would of thought it will create further root branches so in the long run no harm I would guess either.

peace, dst
 
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