Recognizing Plant Health and Issues
Your plants' appearance reveals their health and any underlying problems. Familiarize yourself with common signs to ensure quick diagnosis and solutions.
pH Issues: Essential for nutrient absorption. High pH: pale/yellow leaves. Low pH: dark red/purple or blackened edges. Test pH (recommended range: 5.5–6.0) before taking further action.
Pests: Inspect weekly. Look for leaf holes (caterpillars), distorted growth (aphids), or thin webbing (spider mites). Early detection aids effective control.
Other Issues:
- Leggy Growth: Insufficient light. Adjust positioning or use Grow Rings.
- Bolting: Plant flowers prematurely; remove bolted plants. Caused by environmental stressors including inadequate light, high temperatures, not getting watered, and the changing of seasons.
- Tip Burn: Leaf edge browning; improve airflow.
- Wilting: May signal water issues or power disruptions.
- Slow Growth: Insufficient light or cold temperatures; consider moving indoors.
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