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09-07-2002, 08:20 AM
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OK ive got a little problem.. right now my plants look pretty good however there is one problem the leaves seem to sag. Now i heard this is how u tell when the plant needs water so naturally i watered them but the condition hasn't seemed to change yet. Ive given each plant enough water until water leaks from the bottom of the pot. I was wondering how much water you guys give the plant and how often do u water them | ||
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09-07-2002, 09:02 AM
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| buy a simple moisture meature at walmart. You can get a cheap one at walmart for about $5 us. You'll be amazed at the difference proper watering can do. Little side note.. search the threads for h2o2.. You see that it helps prevent/cure overwatering.. I know it helps cure as for preventing all I can say is I use it religiously and have never had any problems.
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09-07-2002, 11:33 AM
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| Overwatering is not how much you give it at one watering- overwatering is watering too frequently. You can't really say how often is enough- plants in hot climates or plants with a huge root system in comparison to the size container might actually need it everyday. Small plants in say a 3 gallon pot might not need but once a week. A good rule of thumb is to water well (water runs freely out of drainage holes) then wait until the soil dries to a depth of about two knuckles then water again. If you are feeding a water soluble food, this counts as a watering also, so you have to coordinate your schedule. Butterbean - drooping leaves can mean they need water or they have had too much water. Only you know how often you've been doing it.. daily, every 3 days, weekly?? | ||
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09-07-2002, 11:53 AM
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| I notice that you just asked about overdosing on nitrogen in the Nursery- I'll bet your problems are connected. If that is the case you need to flush. | ||
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09-07-2002, 12:14 PM
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