Drooping leaves during sunset and night
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I'm pretty sure I grew while I was sleeping...but then again I can't prove that.
Patient101
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Wh
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bullSnot
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that last line does not make sense "Too Frequently vs Too Often". That is the same thing. Kinda like saying Your nose bleed is not caused by picking your nose, but by sticking your finder in your nose. I think what you meant was OVERWATERING is not caused by the volume of water, but by too frequent watering
Chief Chieferton
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There is no deficiency, over or underwatering if this happens at dusk. Root growth takes over, at night collected energy is sent to the roots. Very noticeable growing in ground. Pots and artificial light make it much less obvious. My 2 cents.
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sgt_zong
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Grandpa why do the plants droop at night? If at night they droop they are asleep, now if one or two are not drooping we call those re re's ya keep an eye on those ones =_
Chief Chieferton
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They are called perennials actually, close tho grandpa. They're not worth watching closely. If you earth grown annuals don't do this you need better soil.
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Merica_Mike
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Sorry to thread bump but I read this whole thread and was curious what fixed it if any of the information in this thread helped or not? Or if something else was causing it? I only ask because my plant has been doing it for a couple days now. Tonight it started with 3 hours of light on time left.
Medicated Bonsai
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A lot of people experience this. I think it's pretty normal, I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe someone else can give a more scientific reason, rather than "they know when its time to sleep". Good luck on your grow!
CannaCountry
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Move along...nothing to see here...but sleeping plants. The photo period of the sun sets a rhythm for the plant. The same sort of rhythm it sets for you and I. When the day nears its end and the sun begins to set, we as people begin to grow tired, put our feet up, unwind, relax, prepare for bed, etc. Plants operate the same way. You're fine...
Merica_Mike
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I appreciate the help. I started to worry because there was still4- 6 hours of light on time and she was basically laying down. Like full upside down U laying down. Thanks again!
Merica_Mike
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I hope this is the case because when it happens it looks like she's dying. Tops point to the floor not up.
Medicated Bonsai
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Nvm, that sounds a bit extreme. I would start a separate thread.
Merica_Mike
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Ok. I'll probably do that. This is my plant right now. Looks normal right? I have a grow journal for this plant maybe ill take pics tonight when she wilts and do some show and ask? She's got moisture in the soil. So I know she's not dry dry.
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Medicated Bonsai
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Hm well she looks quite happy and doesn’t show any problems from what I can see. I bet the drooping is fine. Just take a picture at her ‘droopiest’ and post a thread. Better safe than sorry!
Merica_Mike
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Will do. Thanks again man. Your right better safe than sorry!
Merica_Mike
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She didn't droop last night. I'm confused about it but if she's not dropping then I have no problems or questions lol I guess I will see if she droops tonight.
Gquebed
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Omg...
Simple google search will show the answer.
The leaves standing up to reach the sun is actually caused by air pressure differential in plant photosynthesis. Co2 going in O2 coming out of the leaves. If the leaves are "up" they are transpiring well. If they droop they are not. So... if the sun goes down then photosynthesis isnt happening and the leaves will droop.
Some strains more than others. I had some romulan plants that seemed to die at night. Looked like peeps standing with their arms tight to their sides. Turned out that their giant leaves were to heavy for long thin stems to hold up. But when the lights came on fuckers stood right up hands in the air like kids at a concert.
Anyway... you get my point. Google is your friend. If youre going to grow then it is best to acquire a little general growing knowledge...
Simple google search will show the answer.
The leaves standing up to reach the sun is actually caused by air pressure differential in plant photosynthesis. Co2 going in O2 coming out of the leaves. If the leaves are "up" they are transpiring well. If they droop they are not. So... if the sun goes down then photosynthesis isnt happening and the leaves will droop.
Some strains more than others. I had some romulan plants that seemed to die at night. Looked like peeps standing with their arms tight to their sides. Turned out that their giant leaves were to heavy for long thin stems to hold up. But when the lights came on fuckers stood right up hands in the air like kids at a concert.
Anyway... you get my point. Google is your friend. If youre going to grow then it is best to acquire a little general growing knowledge...