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Croatsan
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Hey guys need some advice.. This baby is still super small and yellowing at the bottom. Anything you all got would be great! Thanks!!!
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What's it growing in and what have you given it?
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IMO, organic matter should be thoroughly composted before use.
It doesn't look like coffee. There must be some kind of potting soil in that bucket.
Ask all you like. We might not answer everything but we're all here to learn.
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Yes I used organic soil with a topper of Some Basic Miracle-Gro potting soil.
But thanks! Like I said this is my first one. Trying not to kill it haha.. Any suggestions on how to keep it from yellowing/getting more bush out of it?
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But thanks! Like I said this is my first one. Trying not to kill it haha.. Any suggestions on how to keep it from yellowing/getting more bush out of it?
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Also when I said coffee I have just been throwing it around the base about once a week.
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I'd stop the coffee.
The plant looks hungry and over watered. I'd let her dry out some if you have been watering frequently and then give it some bloom nute's.
Tell how you water it.
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One gallon of water into a 5 gallon pot sounds about right, but with a plant that size, I doubt it could use water more often than about every two weeks. I'm afraid you are drowning it. That's what it looks like. Remember, the plant has roots all the way down deep into the soil - usually all the way to the bottom. The top of the soil may feel dry, but (unless the bucket feels extremely light) there is a lot of water in the bottom which will cause the roots to rot. When that happens, the plant looks like it needs water, but it is because the roots can no longer absorb moisture. Adding more water makes it worse.
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More holes won't hurt, but I doubt they will help either.
Every pot has a perched water table that collects water. The most effective way to reduce the PWT is with a wick in the bottom of the pot that exits through a hole in the bottom, OR, you can put a layer of drain gravel (or similar) in the bottom. I don't bother with either. The better solution is to learn when a pot is dry and water correctly. Then tip the pot to let more water drain.
Personally, I'd just let her dry out. No matter what you do, the biggest problem you have is time. She is into bloom and I don't think anything is going to be a quick fix at this point.
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Good question - and I don't know for sure.
She looks like she needs nutrients, but if your plant has water logged roots, you can feed it, and she won't be able to absorb the water or nutrients. You'll only make the problem worse. On the other hand, a plant that small in that much wet soil may not need another drink (for feeding) for several weeks. That's why I said time is not on your side.
Only you can tell just how wet that soil is. Cannabis would much rather be a little dry than a little wet. If the bucket is heavy with water, I'd NOT giver her anything. If the soil is more dry than it looks, go ahead and feed.
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Since MiracleGro soil has nute's in it (I believe), I think drying her out is a good call. Hopefully it won't take too long and the roots can feed for a while on what is already in there. Just don't give her more water for a longgggg time.