Common Watering Issues: Signs and SolutionsUpdated 5 months ago
Proper watering is crucial for cannabis plants. Here are common issues, their signs, and solutions:
- Drooping, wilting leaves
- Yellowing of top foliage
- Brown leaf edges
- Cupping and curling of leaves
- Allow soil to (almost) dry between waterings
- Reduce watering frequency
- Papery thin leaves
- Drooping
- Overall yellowing
- Limpness and lifelessness
- Regularly check soil moisture
- Increase watering frequency
Maintaining proper pH is crucial, especially in non-soil mediums.
- Soil: 6.3 – 6.8
- Coco and Hydro: 5.5 – 6.1
- Regularly test and adjust pH of water/nutrient solution
- Use pH up/down products as needed
- Water pooling on soil surface
- Pot remains wet and heavy for extended periods
- Foul smell
- Signs of overwatering
- Clear drainage holes
- Add perlite to soil for better aeration
- Water more frequently with less volume per session
- Monitor plants regularly for signs of watering issues
- Adjust watering practices based on plant responses and growing medium
- Maintain proper pH levels for optimal nutrient uptake
- Ensure good drainage to prevent root problems
Remember, it's easier to recover from underwatering than overwatering. When in doubt, it's often better to wait an extra day before watering again.