Boo’s Perpetual Grow Journal

Hi all. Me again with questions. This:
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Something seems wrong. The yellowing leaves near the top is an obvious problem, but the whole plant from the top view seems like the coloring is off. I hate to always be asking for something in these posts so I'm going to try and make a guess and then someone can correct me! Lol. I would imagine that if she had wet feet this would start at the bottom and work upwards? I am concerned her pot may be too small. It's a 5 gallon. I would looove to transplant her but I think that is dangerous at this point. She's been getting 5g per gal MC (I believe it is v1) backed off from 6g and had been getting a gallon every day based on the lift method.

Here is a bud shot - she really doesn't look at all like the tent Cindy's either:
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Thoughts?
 
Amy Gardner said:
:ciao: definitely close to harvest :popcorn: Looking and sounding good in here Boo! Joys of the outdoor, bugs and spiders and... eeiieew!Caterpillars!
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Hi Amy! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you are feeling better and the bad weather has passed. OMGOSH - growing outside is hard when you are not equipped for it! I always thought I was a "gardener" but buying plants and sticking them in Miracle Grow soil and watering every day is more like "caretaker". Ha. I've been reminding myself that I can only do this outside for a few more months so I'm seeing a bit of a light at the tunnel. It has all been very educational though. Stay well!
 
I'm not seeing a difference in the color of the plant except for the yellow and brown on the two lower leaves in the first picture, which I don't consider much of an issue on a plant that size (along with the holes from various bugs).

Also, I don't think your plant could have wet feet if you need to water it every day using the lift method.
 
InTheShed said:
I'm not seeing a difference in the color of the plant except for the yellow and brown on the two lower leaves in the first picture, which I don't consider much of an issue on a plant that size (along with the holes from various bugs).

Also, I don't think your plant could have wet feet if you need to water it every day using the lift method.
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Thanks Shed. My thought is to "trim" the yellowing leaves in order to be able to tell if it's getting worse - not sure if that is wise though. We have had torrential downpours basically every day for about a week along with 90 plus heat. She's in flower so I'm not doing a wet/dry cycle but I feel confident that she has been at least half to 3/4 dry when feeding. Yesterday they were both full and we had heavy rains this morning so I didn't feed. Should I be feeding anyway in situations like that?
 
I would stick to fertilizing when you water as usual (not quite as dry as in veg). Feel free to take off the damaged leaves at this point as there are plenty for the plant to draw from if it ever needs to!
 
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Shhiiiiittttt! What are these? Gross!
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MrSauga said:
Looks like the Harlequin bug to me. Do a search and see how to wipe 'em out.
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This is a google pic of the stink bug...perhaps same bug different National name? Yep! Same bug. I did a search and other than Neem oil based products I’m not seeing much of anything. I did spray all the plants outside bottom to top to bottom with the hose. They are a bug in the North Atlantic area of the U.S. Lucky me! :yahoo:
 
Oh, and is this what I've heard called a "nanner"?
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MrSauga said:
Lure harlequin bugs away from crops by placing cabbage leaves elsewhere in the garden; destroy the decoyed bugs. Use insecticidal soap on large infestations every 2 to 3 days for 2 weeks—spray plants from top to bottom.
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Even in bloom I can use the insecticidal soap?
 
MrSauga said:
Yes, lol. That's a nanner. Congrats!
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So...is it a seed or some other new thing I need to jump thru my butt for? Said in the most nicest way....:hugs:
 
BooWho2 said:
So...is it a seed or some other new thing I need to jump thru my butt for? Said in the most nicest way....:hugs:
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Shit. I guess I’ll get the tweezers out. I only see one so far, but I wasn’t looking for it. Adventures in Booville continue. Ugh. :eye-roll:
 
BooWho2 said:
Even in bloom I can use the insecticidal soap?
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Shed will know more as I've never had to use it myself, but another source states this:
Spray soap on plants affected by aphids, scales and mites. ... A two percent solution, about five tablespoons of any soap in a gallon of water, will do, but insecticidal soap works best and is less likely to harm your plants. If you apply during flowering make sure to rinse with freshwater.
BooWho2 said:
So...is it a seed or some other new thing I need to jump thru my butt for? Said in the most nicest way....:hugs:
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No seeds but may contain pollen so you want to pick them off gently. A wet paper towel to wet it down and wipe afterwards helps if the sac breaks. If you have lots you may want to look at harvesting.
 
MrSauga said:
Shed will know more as I've never had to use it myself, but another source states this:
Spray soap on plants affected by aphids, scales and mites. ... A two percent solution, about five tablespoons of any soap in a gallon of water, will do, but insecticidal soap works best and is less likely to harm your plants. If you apply during flowering make sure to rinse with freshwater.

No seeds but may contain pollen so you want to pick them off gently. A wet paper towel to wet it down and wipe afterwards helps if the sac breaks. If you have lots you may want to look at harvesting.
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Yes on the insecticidal soap spray, either store-bought or home-made, it's good to rinse off after 10-15 minutes. And speaking of rinsing off, spraying water on the nanner bud before plucking it out would probably be the safest bet to prevent pollen from impregnating any pistils.
 
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