This is a clone that sprouted roots 5 days ago. I've got it in a BCNL Producer. The guy from the company told me "don't even use the TDS, just follow the measurement instructions on how many CC's to put into the res". I check the PPM on the res anyway and it is at 25. I'm using RO water. The PH has shot back up to 8 or so every day. I battle it back down so it is constantly yoyoing. The leaves are getting slightly dry and brittle. I've got one plant almost dead and another that looks like this. The other two are mediocre/ok. Is my PPM too low for a brand new clone? Could this just be all the shock the plants have undergone? Thoughts or advice is greatly appreciated.
As long as the plant is green it can always bounce back. I assume you are using hydro. Im a soil grower but just as long as you stay on it im sure it will come back. Hydro from what i hear can kill a plant faster than soil so just be on top of things and im sure it will come back
It's the PH for sure. If the clones are rooted, you should be able to give them a light feeding, and that will balance the PH so it doesn't go up towards regular RO ph. Remember clones are the same age as the plant as it was taken from, so it can go back to regular strength nutrients much faster for it's size.
I was using a fish store supluric acid ph down that wasn't that effective. I've since bought some phosphoric acid that seems to hold it better. The plants are already looking better.
Ph is very important, if something goes wrong with the plant check the ph first, because usually that is the issue. Especially with hydroponic grows, the ph and ppm can fluctuate faster than soil so just make sure it stays in range and it will grow very fast and healthy.