Week 1 Leaves

Alright, zooming out and just reading what the plants are *telling us* 👀🌱 **Short answer:** they look stressed, not sick. Most likely **overwatering + early nutrient/light imbalance**, not pests or disease. ### What I’m seeing * **Droopy leaves**, especially the lower ones * **Light green / pale color** (not rich, deep green) * Leaves aren’t taco-ing or burning at the tips (good sign) * Structure is otherwise symmetrical and intact Your **temp (~25 °C) and RH (~54%) are actually solid**, so environment isn’t the main culprit. ### Most likely issues #### 1. Overwatering (primary suspect) The soil surface looks pretty moist, and the leaves have that classic *heavy, tired droop* rather than perky prayer. When roots stay too wet: * Oxygen drops * Roots slow down * Nutrient uptake stalls → pale leaves + droop 👉 Even if you’re not watering often, **watering too much at once** can do this. #### 2. Mild nutrient deficiency (secondary) That lighter green color suggests: * Nitrogen uptake is lagging * Often caused *by* overwatering, not lack of nutrients in the soil So adding more feed right now could actually make it worse. #### 3. Light intensity (possible but less urgent) If your light is a bit strong for their size: * They’ll stay squat * Leaves may flatten instead of praying Not screaming “light stress,” just something to double-check. ### What I’d do next (simple fixes) * **Let the pots dry out more between waterings** Pick them up — they should feel *light*, not just “dry on top.” * When you water again, **water smaller amounts**, evenly around the root zone. * Hold off on extra nutrients until you see: * Leaves perking up * New growth coming in a healthier green * Make sure you’ve got good drainage and some airflow across the soil surface. ### Good news This is **early-stage, very fixable stress**. No signs of pests, disease, or irreversible damage. Once the roots breathe again, these should bounce back pretty fast. If you want, tell me: * How often you’re watering * Pot size * Soil mix and I can dial this in almost to the day.