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Thanks mate, yep there's a good couple of inches clearance. Although the roots have already bottomed out so have to keep an eye on it. Would it make sense if I said it was actually a bit thirsty? I think I spotted the overwatering, pulled back, and the coco quickly corrected and was ready for water and I gave it none for two days. When I felt what I thought were overwatered leaves they were thin and dry and papery. Gave it a full litre and all the knew growth rose two inches in about three minutes. Just think it's a weird plant that gets big old leaves and flops a bit. Imagine it will just be its own beast. :)The pots are sitting well above the runoff Collection? If not I'd remedy that first and foremost
Def still looking good though. Sounds like you know when to pay attention
Yeah coco does recover quickly from a dry back. Good save. My leaves are papery as well with the small inside sucker growth and petioles that snap all juicy. I can clip small shoots w my fingers w no stringy mess. Gotta be a very turgid plant!Thanks mate, yep there's a good couple of inches clearance. Although the roots have already bottomed out so have to keep an eye on it. Would it make sense if I said it was actually a bit thirsty? I think I spotted the overwatering, pulled back, and the coco quickly corrected and was ready for water and I gave it none for two days. When I felt what I thought were overwatered leaves they were thin and dry and papery. Gave it a full litre and all the knew growth rose two inches in about three minutes. Just think it's a weird plant that gets big old leaves and flops a bit. Imagine it will just be its own beast. :)
Exactly what I've learned, and the mistake I made. Watering 'too much' in Coco is simply watering too often. They gotta breathe. Cheers mateYou can't overwater coco or any well draining medium for that matter. The problem is watering too often, keeping roots saturated instead of giving them access to air pockets critical to healthy growth and nutrient movement. Water well, then hurry up and wait for it to dry out before repeating.
I actually asked that question on a different thread but you weren't around and I never really got a straight answer. I actually wanted to remove the first two sets of true leaves as these are the ones that are struggling but the solar panel folks would say the plants need those to grow. Are you saying even if that is true the net negative effect of having those in the dirt and getting manky outweighs any photosynthetic benefit they are getting?What size pots? You can't really over water coco... it has a very high air holding capacity. You should feed with nutrients everytime to run off.
Check the EC of that runoff and post if you can.
I'm kinda leaning to a transpiration thing. Make sure they get some air flow so you don't get humid microclimates around the leaves... especially the ones Cloe to the soil.
If you look it appears to be the leaves closest to the coco having issues and I believe this is why. Also the plants will drop a little overnight and those leaves are likely resting on the media and pot. I personally would just remove those.
Absolutely.I actually asked that question on a different thread but you weren't around and I never really got a straight answer. I actually wanted to remove the first two sets of true leaves as these are the ones that are struggling but the solar panel folks would say the plants need those to grow. Are you saying even if that is true the net negative effect of having those in the dirt and getting manky outweighs any photosynthetic benefit they are getting?
Leaves do not heal. When they are damaged, they cost more than they earn in sunlight. Get rid of them.Absolutely.
Thanks so much mate. I was starting to suspect this when I saw those lower leaves were staying damaged while the new growth responded beautifully to the changes. The main damaged ones are the node two and three leaves, node two petioles are huuuuge. Take these off right at the base of the stem? Many thanks for your help.Leaves do not heal. When they are damaged, they cost more than they earn in sunlight. Get rid of them.
Just such a scary thing to do. I'll basically be taking off her first true leaves (node 1), first 3-leaf (node 2), and possibly even node 3, the first 5-leaf. This will of course open up all the new growth underneath from the topping, and nodes one and two would've been cut off before flower anyway. I imagine the loss of those leaves equals loss of photo power but if they're damaged they're not providing any anyway right? Node 2 leaves are on petioles 8 inches long, cut em right off at the base of the stem? Cheers as always for your help mate.Absolutely.
I like to leave a small nub just to make sure I don't whack'em too close.Take these off right at the base of the stem? Many thanks for your help.
Just to prevent shaving a wound into the trunk that can infect? Makes sense. You guys are legends man, reckon this page has already saved me a full day worth of lost sleepI like to leave a small nub just to make sure I don't whack'em too close.
Yes, to protect the trunk.Just to prevent shaving a wound into the trunk that can infect? Makes sense. You guys are legends man, reckon this page has already saved me a full day worth of lost sleep. I look forward to the day when I actually know something and can help other peeps
Yes, to protect the trunk.
I am glad we can help, but the only legend here is my wife (@BionicKroniK) for putting up with me for so many years! Of course, @Aqua Man is royalty, so... be sure and kiss the ring.
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