Deficiency list

Discussion in 'Sick Plants and Problems' started by Ccoastal, Apr 25, 2011.

  1. Below is a list of nutes and the side effects a deficiency of the nute will have

    NITROGEN (N) Pale plants, red stems, smaller growth. Rapid yellowing of lower leaves progressing up the plant. Add any chemical fertilizer containing N. Treated plants recover in about a week.


    PHOSPHORUS (P)
    Slow or stunted growth, red stems. Smaller leaves that are dark green. Lower leaves yellow and die. Add chemical fertilizer containing P. Affected leaves will not show recovery but new growth will apear normal.


    POTASSIUM (K)
    Affected plants are usually tallest and appear to be most vigorous. Necrotic spots form on lower leaves. Red stems. Leaves appear pale or yellow. Add chemical fertilizer containing K.


    CALCIUM (Ca)
    Lack of calcium in the soil results in the soil becoming too acid. This leads to Mg or Fe deficiency or very slow stunted growth. Treat by foliar feeding with one teaspoon of dolomatic lime per quart of water until condition improves.


    SULFER (S)
    Plants suffering from S definciencies exhibit yellowing of new growth. Mix one tablespoon of Epsom salts per gallon of water until condition improves.


    MAGNESIUM (Mg)
    Lower leaves yellow and may even turn white while veins remain dark green. Blades die and curl upward.


    IRON (Fe)
    Leaves on growing shoots turn pale and veins remain dark green. pH imbalances make iron insoluble. Foliar feed with chemical fertilizer containing Fe or rusty water.


    MANGANESE (Mn)
    Necrotic and yellow spots form on top leaves. Mn deficiency occurs when large amounts of Mg are present in the soil. Foliar feed with any chemical fertilizer containing Mn.


    BORON (B)
    Growing shoots turn grey or die. Growing shoots appear burnt. Treat with one teaspoon of Boric acid (sold as eyewash) per gallon of water.


    MOLYBDENUM (Mb)
    Yellowing of middle leaves. Foliar feed with chemical fertilizer containing Mb.


    ZINC (Zn)
    White areas form at leaf tips and between veins. Occurs in alkaline soils. Zn deficiency can be treated by burying galvanized nails in the soil. Chemical fertilizer containing Zn can also be used.


    OVER FERTILIZATION
    Causes leaf tips to appear yellow or burnt. To correct soil should be flushed with three gallons of water per one gallon of soil.
     
  2. Hey, nice post. Are there any supplements that add sulfur or is Epsom salts the only way to go? Thank you!
     
  3. #3 Ccoastal, Apr 25, 2011
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    There are specialty fertilizers out there I try to stick to the basics as much as possible, there is a chart to go with the list but I'm having trouble uploadin it
     
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  4. Here we go:
    For reference to list
     

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  5. Good post big ups!
     
  6. Bump.. Cuz everyone needs to see this and a hundred new threads will be saved just by looking upon this one
     
  7. Good stuff.

    Example photos of each issue would make it even better.
     
  8. Agreed, Mayb one of there days when I have a bunch if extra plants I'll just starve them of each... Males anyway lol
     
  9. I'm sure there are examples across GC and other sites you could use. I'd help you out with finding some, but I don't really know what I'm looking for, hence asking for them. :)
     
  10. Bumps a bump bump
     
  11. I agree some pics would be really helpful! Other than that good job. Bump to the top
     
  12. I got some leafs with issues right now!
     
  13. Trying to figure out what's what here... lol
     
  14. For all too see
     
  15. Very helpful thx
     
  16. Good addition mane
     
  17. Anotha bump to help the blades
     
  18. My tips are turning yellow and i have no clue why. I dont feed them with nutes myself. Could it be the soil?
     
  19. Not enough info, what kinda soil like FFOF, potting soil, topsoil with compost....
     

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