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Hi. My lady as just been turned to 12 hr cycle and she was fine yesterday, today I have noticed the leaves are starting to be very limp and drooping. She is 4wks old. I do have pictures, just don't know how to post them. This is my 1st time so would really appreciate any advice. Could it be under-watering Many thanks.

if they need water give them some ,a lot of times this happens to them when switching them to flowering

Thanks. I have give her some water and boom an hour later she as lifted her leaves. Any advice for a novice. Thanks so much for the reply. Much appreciated.

I was gonna suggest trying to water... most often droopiness is related to over or under watering

I think I have been a bit tight on the water. About 500ml a day, have notice there as not been any drain off in the catch tray. My mistake. Hopefully I will save this little lady.. Great advice guys. Thanks

Also 1st week in flowering and I'm giving them, A&B multi enzymes and rootaccelerant... Is this ok??? Thanks

the easiest way to tell if they need water is to lift the pot.
if it's light, it's dry.
water it.
if it's heavy, it's good. let it dry out.

Mark1108 said:

Hi. My lady as just been turned to 12 hr cycle and she was fine yesterday, today I have noticed the leaves are starting to be very limp and drooping. She is 4wks old. I do have pictures, just don't know how to post them. This is my 1st time so would really appreciate any advice. Could it be under-watering Many thanks.

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They look like damn fine plants to me. Lush green, no signs of leaf damage or burning.

The drooping may be due to under-watering - have you been under-watering her? I don't see any major cause for concern though. Just water her slightly more often if you're thinking that is the problem (maybe passing a little more water/feed through the pots each time than you have been). Just don't sway the other way and over water them (ie, too often).

You cannot get plants looking that good after 4 weeks without some degree of skill. Gain confidence from your obvious skill.

Guys. Thank you so much for all the friendly advice. I feel much more confident now. Bigby thanks much appreciated. .

No worries fella! Pleasure.

Mark1108 said:

I think I have been a bit tight on the water. About 500ml a day, have notice there as not been any drain off in the catch tray. My mistake. Hopefully I will save this little lady.. Great advice guys. Thanks

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Big mistake watering by a schedule. Before watering next time, lift the container and feel the weight. Water and then repeat the lift. Regular watering helps the plant develop a short shitty root system. Then the first time the pussies don't get watered? They droop instead of seeking more water.

Hi guys. Sorry to bother you all again. Give her today 1.5lt she as picked up but probe saying she is dry and pot light and tray dry. Would it be safe to feed her any more tonight. Thanks. .

Mark1108 said:

Hi guys. Sorry to bother you all again. Give her today 1.5lt she as picked up but probe saying she is dry and pot light and tray dry. Would it be safe to feed her any more tonight. Thanks. .

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Good advice on lifting the pot to tell when to water. The way that I tend to do it (especially after I transfer for flower into 8 gallon pots) is to stick my finger into the soil about two inches. If there is a hint of dampness, I don't water...if not, I water thoroughly and then remove water from the catch tray. If you don't get water in the tray, you aren't watering thoroughly.

One other issue that may develop with soil is little "highways" for the water to travel so you'll get water in the catch tray but you'll have dry pockets in the soil. The little dry spots don't develop good root systems. Try using a surfactant - I usually use something like aloe vera juice, wet betty or one or two drops of soap, etc. Aloe Vera juice is healthy for you as well as the plants so I'm pretty happy to add it. Also taking your time to water can be quite helpful. I'll put a part of the water into the pots just as soon as I get to the grow room. Then I'll, look them over, move lights, turn pots, whatever I think that I need to do and then I'll finish the majority of the watering; just another method to help get a thorough wetting of the soil.

As you progress during flower, your plant will tend to be quite a bit more thirsty than it had been. The techniques remain the same though.

Thank you. Great information. Some good tips. Appreciated. .