Hey everyone, i am new to growing and i know this is a auto grow site but if someone give me some information on my regular indoor plants it would be fantastic.
Brown spots appearing on plant and spreading.
My plants are currently under one 130w 6400k Light (large) I assumed this would be enough for now considering they are still tiny. 16 hours on 8 hours off.
I have a small fan to blow cool air on my plants and i usually water them every 2 days.
The soil is a mixture of just normal potting mix, compost soil from my back yard and water crystals. Roughly 4 part compost 1 part potting and just a handful of water crystals. (compost consists of mainly old veg n fruit)
If i can provide any more information please ask i am desperate this is my first grow so i have no experience what so ever.|
Okay, a few more things to add and to check on :smokebuds:
Do you have holes in the bottom of those containers? You need proper drainage for when you water, or else the water will sit stagnant at the bottom of the pot and promote mold and rot. Also, that potting soil looks like it could use some more perlite or an aggregate to use to promote healthier drainage. Remember those roots like their air; without some inert buffer in between the soil and can suffocate them and stunt or cause slow growth. I would avoid using those water absorbing crystals like the plague; I too bought some for my very first grow thinking they would be useful; but the problem is that they hold in moisture and you have no control over how much is absorbed and how much is released. The real killer comes when you start adding fertilizers; those crystals will absorb the ferts and release them out slowly. This is bad; it's effectively making "time released" soil that can decide to release it's "hot nutes" whenever it well pleases to. It's a good way to get a build up nutes, which in turn can cause pH problems, nute lockout, nute burn, etc. Just a heads up :stylez rasta smoke:
If you're using tap water; like Blue said; let it sit out. A lot of guys actually take aquarium pumps and bubble out their water; it helps to evaporate chlorine, fluorine, and other chemicals and minerals in your water supply.
How often are you watering?
You will also definitely want some air flow in there; the purpose of a blowing fan inside the tent is to help strengthen the stems and branches of the plants. A plant moving in "the wind" is using energy to try to bulk up it's main stalk. It's like going to the gym every day; you don't want lazy flabby plants. The air flow will also help move the leaves around which prevents stagnant or hot spots from lights from burning. Depending on the light (I'm referring to HPS in this case,) there's usually a "hot spot" underneath the lamp that is more concentrated than other areas the light effect.
Plants will stink; regardless of photo or auto. Might want to explore some odor control options sooner instead of later.
Check out the New Grower's Forum and read all of the stickies on there; then read them again. Autos or photos; the information is pure gold and it should help you guys get a more firm grip on what's happening with your plants and what they need to survive. Best of luck to you bro! :karma Cloud:
