Constant Drooping Leaves - Total Noob Need Help Please.

[Pro-T]

I agree 100% she looks over-watered but that is where I am stumped. She only had one soaking watering, making sure prior to that she was dry using the finger method, and she instantly drooped. But even if I concede that that first watering to run-off and the flushing I did afterwards(post-drooping) over-watered her, drying her out doesn't seem to be correcting the problem. Prior to the pictures above I had her sitting for at least a week on top of the catch pan inverted with a fan blowing directly on the pot. I then kept lifting the pot until it was totally light. So light it scared me that I added 1 liter of water just in case while I try and search for a solution. I have 3 other plants, different strains, that I watered exactly the same and none of them behaved like this one. I am getting a moisture probe in the mail today to use as a double check, but I think I've got a good feel now for the pot weight.

As for heat stress I can't be certain because I am not 100% knowledgeable regarding what it would take to heat stress them. But I highly doubt it because I am in the Northeast US in my basement(where it is in the low 50s) and I need to keep the lights on 24/0 just to keep the tent at 70-75 degrees and it never once reached 80 degrees.

I do appreciate all the responses and help, thank you. I can't express how frustrated I am with this, none of the straight forward stuff I am finding on the internet seems to be leading me to a solution.

How big is your pot?

 

[TheBug]

The pot is 5 gallons.

 

[Pro-T]

The pot is 5 gallons.

Any yellowing leaves?

 

[BISCUITS]

What I would try is watering very lightly with a good mister if you have one.I agree she looks over watered and is probably developing root rot or disease.I would also take a small stake and poke small holes into the soil all around the container to help it breathe.After about a week of very light watering I would flush with an enzyme solution that contains chitin too.A good AAC tea with enzymes is what I would try.It can take them a while to recover.If you ARE in your basement make sure to NOT keep your containers on the floor.This could be contributing or the whole problem.Roots like cool but not cold and this will really slow their metabolism.What are your ambient temperatures?You may need a space heater or warming mat.

 

[BISCUITS]

When you water make your water just slightly Luke warm.Like just above room temperature.I thought I saw purple stripes on your stem which would indicate phosphate uptake problems from cool temps most likely.

 

[namvet25]

If the pot is real light it needs watering,if it is real heavy it's over watered.Check the upper 2 to 3 inches of your soil and check for root worms.I f you have been over watering it could also be root rot.If you find the pot is real light water fully so the entire pot is moist top to bottom.

 

[TheBug]

@BWM There is some yellowing. The one picture with the close up of the leaf tucked behind a bud site is an example of the extent of it.

@BISCUITS I did, and forgot to mention it, poke the soil with a small stake to help with the drying out process. Would Voodoo Juice work as the enzyme solution? I'm not familiar with AAC tea but will look into it. My tent usually stays around 70-75 degrees, with real cold temps it may dip to 68 and I have never seen it rise over 80. I do have insulation between the pot and floor and when I have been in the tent working the tent floor never seemed cold too the touch as far as I can recall. There are purple stripes on the main stem, that developed within the time frame of this drooping. I will warm up the water before using it from now on, probably keep it in the tent so it picks up its ambient. Currently I keep it just in the basement to remove the chlorine for 24 hrs and probably is about mid 50's to 60 degrees when I use it.

Thanks for your help.

 

[BISCUITS]

50-60 is way too cold! That might be your problem right there.Too much cold h20 is my diagnosis.If you have EWC add about 1 Tblspn per quart of tepid water and shake for a few minutes and water with that or strain and Foliar spray with some Fulpower very lightly.A chitin and salicylic acid or vitamin b1 additive foliared or watered in lightly will help to stimulate the SAR and ISR in the plant too.ie: prime it for a quicker response.I don’t know anything about nor have I used any product from A.N. so I cannot comment on that.I am a dumb old soil guy with dirt under his fingernails.Good luck and don’t give up man.Your environment is about 75% of the game and your answer does not lie in an overpriced bottle of 97% h2o.It sure looks like VooDoo to me!

 

[BISCUITS]

A cheap source for all the enzymes you will ever need is malted barley.Look for a home brew store in your area.

 

[TheBug]

If the pot is real light it needs watering,if it is real heavy it's over watered.Check the upper 2 to 3 inches of your soil and check for root worms.I f you have been over watering it could also be root rot.If you find the pot is real light water fully so the entire pot is moist top to bottom.

I am a total newbie so please take it for what is worth, but I honestly don't feel I over watered her. I did as much research as I could going into this and believe I followed all the practices I was supposed to. The pot was really light yesterday morning so I gave her a little water while I sought help. I am leaning towards giving her another good watering when the pot is light again in a day or so(I'll also see what probe tells me tonight) but I didn't want to just go ahead with that because there may be something I am not thinking about and I may just exacerbate the situation. Thanks for your help!