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Smoth313
Smoth313started grow question 5 months ago
Is it because of heat?
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Leaves. Curl up
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Mo_Powers
Mo_Powersanswered grow question 5 months ago
Leaf curling in plants can indeed be caused by heat stress, but it can also result from several other factors. Leaves may curl upwards or inwards to reduce their surface area and minimize water loss. Ensure adequate ventilation and cooling in your growing area. If possible, lower the ambient temperature to the ideal range for your specific plants (usually around 70-85°F or 20-30°C for cannabis). Adding fans or using air conditioning can help manage heat. Overwatered plants might have leaves that curl downwards and feel soft, while underwatered plants’ leaves may curl upwards and feel dry or crispy. Adjust your watering schedule. Ensure the soil has good drainage and only water when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch. Nutrient deficiencies or toxicities can cause leaves to curl. Common culprits include nitrogen toxicity, potassium deficiency, and calcium/magnesium imbalances. Leaf curling can also be a sign of pest infestations (e.g., spider mites, aphids) or diseases (e.g., fungal infections). Leaves might curl if the plants are too close to high-intensity lights, causing light burn. Some strains are more prone to leaf curling due to their genetic makeup.
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Grandmas_Boy
Grandmas_Boyanswered grow question 5 months ago
So every plant I've grown so far, the first set of leaves always twist like that. In the research I've done, I've come to the conclusion that the plant is essentially self regulating it's photosynthesis. Because the plant is so young, it doesn't have a vast root network to be able to keep up with the efficiency of it's leaves, so in order to be able to keep up with transpiration, the leaves curl away from the light to allow the roots to be able to keep up. There's nothing that you can do to change it, and the plant will very quickly develop a vast root network as the next set of leaves grow out. Assuming you're keeping the plant environment 72-82 degrees F, with an rH of 60%...the plant will be in that nice VPD that you'll see explosive growth. Just get a good hygrometer/thermometer combo and adjust the enviroment as needed and the plant will do great!
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