Need some immediate advice

jmills · #1 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 05:29 AM

Hey everyone, I am brand new to this, not trying to become a pro or anything just want to be able to have a very low-maintenance setup for personals so I don't have to blow all my hard-earned cash on grass. About 2 months ago I tossed a seed of Crsytal into a pot and threw it in my closet with a low-wattage bulb. Everything has been going great, it just started crowning the other day and everything looked healthy. Then all the sudden, yesterday. the very top-most leaves started turning brown and dying. I am not sure what happened, I think the light may have been too close, I moved the light up last night and this morning the leaves looked even worse. Anyone know what's going on and an easy way to fix the problem? Is my plant done for? Thanks in advance!!

This is the crown of the plant. Notice the flower looks healthy, but the leaves surrounding it are all turning yellow and brown:

Here is a close-up of what the leaves surrounding the crown look like:

And for comparison, here is what the rest of the leaves on the plant look like, this leaf is only about 2 inches below the crown:

OldSkool1010 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 12:27 PM

I've never seen this type of damage before.

How humid is the environment where the plant is growing? My first thought is leaf spot disease but I really don't know. sorry.

Rabiez · #3 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 12:56 PM

Can you back off with the camera and get us a shot of the whole plant?

And also provide details as listed in this thread please:
http://forum.grasscity.com/sick-plan...questions.html

lessismore · #4 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 01:54 PM

What kind of water (hard, soft, or city source) are you using; and are you making sure the PH is balanced?

What kind of nutes are you using?

What kind of soil or mixture of soil?

Is there air circulation in this box?

At first glance it looks like a mag or zinc def. however it is only affecting the top of the plant. When was the last time you flushed the soil? I can give you better advice w/ more details and better pics.

less

oldskoolgrower · #5 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 02:00 PM

I agree with lessismore. Looks like a micronutrient deficiency but it's hard to say for sure and it's odd that it's just the top leaves. How close are they to the light and what kind of light are you using?

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#1 (permalink) 09-24-2008, 05:29 AM
jmills Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 55	Need some immediate advice Hey everyone, I am brand new to this, not trying to become a pro or anything just want to be able to have a very low-maintenance setup for personals so I don't have to blow all my hard-earned cash on grass. About 2 months ago I tossed a seed of Crsytal into a pot and threw it in my closet with a low-wattage bulb. Everything has been going great, it just started crowning the other day and everything looked healthy. Then all the sudden, yesterday. the very top-most leaves started turning brown and dying. I am not sure what happened, I think the light may have been too close, I moved the light up last night and this morning the leaves looked even worse. Anyone know what's going on and an easy way to fix the problem? Is my plant done for? Thanks in advance!! This is the crown of the plant. Notice the flower looks healthy, but the leaves surrounding it are all turning yellow and brown: Here is a close-up of what the leaves surrounding the crown look like: And for comparison, here is what the rest of the leaves on the plant look like, this leaf is only about 2 inches below the crown:

#2 (permalink) 09-24-2008, 12:27 PM
OldSkool1010 Registered Gardener Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,394	Re: Need some immediate advice I've never seen this type of damage before. How humid is the environment where the plant is growing? My first thought is leaf spot disease but I really don't know. sorry. __________________ 2009 Grow Journal ♣ My grow journal ♣ My winter garden 08 ♣ Atlanta Strip Project My Photo Gallery ♣ Late Winter Sample Grow .

#3 (permalink) 09-24-2008, 12:56 PM
Rabiez Ragamuffin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 954	Re: Need some immediate advice Can you back off with the camera and get us a shot of the whole plant? And also provide details as listed in this thread please: http://forum.grasscity.com/sick-plan...questions.html __________________

#4 (permalink) 09-24-2008, 01:54 PM
lessismore Back to the underground Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A secret place where childish idiots don't dare venture to. Posts: 2,047	Re: Need some immediate advice What kind of water (hard, soft, or city source) are you using; and are you making sure the PH is balanced? What kind of nutes are you using? What kind of soil or mixture of soil? Is there air circulation in this box? At first glance it looks like a mag or zinc def. however it is only affecting the top of the plant. When was the last time you flushed the soil? I can give you better advice w/ more details and better pics. less __________________ "The greatest service which can be rendered to any country is to add a useful plant to its culture." - Thomas Jefferson "When I disagree with a rational man, I let reality be our final arbiter; if I am right, he will learn; if I am wrong, I will; one of us will win, but both will profit." - Ayn Rand

#5 (permalink) 09-24-2008, 02:00 PM
oldskoolgrower Retired Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 16,671 Blog Entries: 21	Re: Need some immediate advice I agree with lessismore. Looks like a micronutrient deficiency but it's hard to say for sure and it's odd that it's just the top leaves. How close are they to the light and what kind of light are you using?

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