sonar
Well-Known Member
Hey buddy I didn't want to crowd up chainseeker's page anymore and wanted to help you out with your watering.
The problem is, a drooping plant can be a symptom of both underwatering and overwatering. I know that probably doesn't make much sense, but between what I've read and what I've personally experienced, it is true. From those pics though, it does look like they can use a drink. Do you see in the 2nd and 3rd pics how the soil is pulling away from the side of the cup? The soil looks almost like one solid mass. That is what Joker was talking about the other day with checking the sides.
The frequency of watering and the amount is based on several factors. First of all, the size of the plant. A larger plant will obviously need more water. Second is the amount of soil. A larger volume of soil will naturally hold more water. Third, is the type of soil. Like I mentioned before, I never used that FFOF soil, but I would imagine it holds its water well. Another thing is the temperature. Hotter temps will evaporate water quicker and also, I believe, cause the plant to use more water. Another thing is wind. Do you have any fans going in the room? That also causes water loss. I was using those Jiffy peat pots, and I noticed I was losing a lot more water when I had fans going since the peat pot is pretty much part of the soil, so more surface area was exposed to the moving air. All of these factors contribute to how often you will need to water.
Explain your watering technique. When you water, how much water do you use? When I water in the peat pots, I slowly add water until the sides of the peat pot become saturated and a LITTLE bit of water comes out the bottom. You want to water until the soil is completely saturated.
One last thing, you mentioned transplanting. It's hard to see in the pics, but those are 16oz beer cups filled about 3/4 of the way right? Personally I think they look fine for now, but probably want to transfer into its final home within the next week or two. At least before it starts flowering hard. I don't like the idea of transplanting a flowering plant. Sorry I don't have any experience with short rider, but 2 gallon pots should probably be more than enough. BTW, when you transplant it, it's better to do it when the soil is dry. When the soil is dry, it forms together and you can probably pull the current soil out in one solid mass. Know what I mean? I'm no growing professional, but these are all just some things I learned over the past few months.
The problem is, a drooping plant can be a symptom of both underwatering and overwatering. I know that probably doesn't make much sense, but between what I've read and what I've personally experienced, it is true. From those pics though, it does look like they can use a drink. Do you see in the 2nd and 3rd pics how the soil is pulling away from the side of the cup? The soil looks almost like one solid mass. That is what Joker was talking about the other day with checking the sides.
The frequency of watering and the amount is based on several factors. First of all, the size of the plant. A larger plant will obviously need more water. Second is the amount of soil. A larger volume of soil will naturally hold more water. Third, is the type of soil. Like I mentioned before, I never used that FFOF soil, but I would imagine it holds its water well. Another thing is the temperature. Hotter temps will evaporate water quicker and also, I believe, cause the plant to use more water. Another thing is wind. Do you have any fans going in the room? That also causes water loss. I was using those Jiffy peat pots, and I noticed I was losing a lot more water when I had fans going since the peat pot is pretty much part of the soil, so more surface area was exposed to the moving air. All of these factors contribute to how often you will need to water.
Explain your watering technique. When you water, how much water do you use? When I water in the peat pots, I slowly add water until the sides of the peat pot become saturated and a LITTLE bit of water comes out the bottom. You want to water until the soil is completely saturated.
One last thing, you mentioned transplanting. It's hard to see in the pics, but those are 16oz beer cups filled about 3/4 of the way right? Personally I think they look fine for now, but probably want to transfer into its final home within the next week or two. At least before it starts flowering hard. I don't like the idea of transplanting a flowering plant. Sorry I don't have any experience with short rider, but 2 gallon pots should probably be more than enough. BTW, when you transplant it, it's better to do it when the soil is dry. When the soil is dry, it forms together and you can probably pull the current soil out in one solid mass. Know what I mean? I'm no growing professional, but these are all just some things I learned over the past few months.
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