Now that I have had the plants for a couple of days I have noticed that I have inherited some leaf issues. I am not sure why I didn’t notice these discolorations when I purchased the clones, but it was probably because I saw so many others that day that looked much worse. Oh well, here are the problems that I have inherited.

Since I am new to growing I am having a hard time diagnosing the plants specific issues. I decided to get some help by using the forum “Rollitup”. Here is a link to my post Newbie Leaf Issues for the full discussion.

Inherit 1 - Front of leaf
Inherit 1 - Leaf back

Inherited Problem 1 – Leaf front and back – Yellow spots

yellowing leaf

Inherit 2 - Leaf problem

Inherited Problem 2  – Yellow spots and holes & Yellowing Leaf

Solutions:

  • These issues are most likely due to the clone not yet being established and just working through it’s natural start-up cycle. Not really a problem.
  • Dilute nutrients (add pure PH balanced water, about 3 gallons, to the reservoir to top off and take a gallon or more of the old nutrient solution out).
  • Will look for new growth to improve.

Inherit 3 - Leaf problem

Inherited Problem 3 – Dark green veins

Solutions:

  • Caused by a magnesium deficiency.
  • Problem is most likely due to the clone not yet being established and just working through it’s natural start-up cycle. Not really a problem.
  • Dilute nutrients (add pure PH balanced water, about 3 gallons, to the reservoir to top off and take a gallon or more of the old nutrient solution out).
  • Will look for new growth to improve.

Leaf Residue - Example 1

Leaf Residue - Example 2

Hydroton Residue

Leaf and Hydroton white residue

Solutions:

  • Caused by a salt build-up.
  • Mixed opinions – some believe I should add CalMag others say it is not a problem at all or that it may even be a mold.
  • I decided to dilute the nutrients (see first problem above) and I will flush the system once every two weeks right before changing the nutrients if it continues.

Update: