π± 30.07. - Day 8: Today marks the start of the second week of growth for my C4 plant, which is thriving. Currently, I water it every three days with 350-400 ml, tailored to its needs and the pot size. I'm planning to start fertilizing by the end of this week.
I've noticed that I need to be careful not to get the leaves wet during watering, as the leaf color seems to lighten where water droplets touch.
To prevent scorching, I've dimmed my lamp to 65%, ensuring gentle care for the young plant. πΏ
π± Update 01.08 - Day 10
π¨ Near Disaster with My C4 Plant! π¨
A mishap occurred today when I was setting up yellow sticky traps to ward off pests like fungus gnats. While positioning one near the plant, it accidentally tipped over, tearing off a third of one leaf. π’
Leaf Condition:
The damaged leaf still looks okay. From what Iβve learned, it's best to leave it as long as it remains green. If it begins to yellow and wilt, I'll cut it off. π
General Plant Growth:
Overall, the C4 plant is doing well. The humidity is stable at around 65%, and the pH is at 7, which I'm currently adjusting to 6 using Biobizz pH Down. π§
π± Update 04.08. - Day 13
The plant is flourishing! Today, I administered its first dose of BioBizz Grow (0.8 ml per liter, pH 6.3) and watered it with 400 ml.
I'm relieved to report that the plant with the broken leaf has recovered beautifully! πΏπ
π± Update 05.08. - Day 14
The second week concludes today, and I'm excited by the rapid growth! π± Considering trying Low-Stress Training (LST) next week, though I'm a bit apprehensive since it's my first grow and I want to avoid errors. π€
This Week's Stats:
Temperature: 24-27Β°C π‘οΈ
Humidity: 55-65% π§
Soil pH: 6.5 π
Nutrient Dosage: 0.8ml per liter of water π§
Lighting: 18/6 schedule, 150W - dimmed to 70%, 60cm distance from plant π‘