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#1 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 10:45 AM

i built a new grow room with a 600w hps in it i took my plants from under cfls and put them in there soon as i did they started to droop down like if i didnt water them ever is that normal for them to have to get used to the new kind of light or is there another evil at work

Pappy · #2 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:04 AM

Could be some shock from light intensity. How far from the plants is the hps. The light should be about 3 feet from the plants for a day or 2, to let them get used to the greater intensity. And the increased heat. Got a pic?

#3 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:08 AM

30 inches i will go take 1 now gimme a sec

#4 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:14 AM

here is pics

Pappy · #5 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:20 AM

I think it is just reacting to the increased light. You might want to mist them, and have a fan gently moving the air through to prevent any mold or other nasties. If the light is the only thing that has changed, they should be fine in a day or 2.

#6 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:24 AM

many thanks is 600w enough for these plants

Pappy · #7 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:27 AM

They will provide you with some wonderful smoke, with 600 watts.

green_nobody · #8 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:29 AM

well heat stress can cause such but also over watering, then they get droopy too - but those 6 in the pictures are looking fine and the HPS is far enough of the plants nothing will happen due to it.

Pappy · #9 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:30 AM

Listen to GN. This guy knows what he's talking about.

#10 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:32 AM

i read all his posts he is a smart mo fo

Hobo · #11 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:37 AM

i find that if the leaves are waxyish, and drooping its most likely overwatering, while if they are dry thin brittle and drooping, its most likely underwatering? would you concur?

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Originally Posted by green_nobody

well heat stress can cause such but also over watering, then they get droopy too - but those 6 in the pictures are looking fine and the HPS is far enough of the plants nothing will happen due to it.

#12 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 11:50 AM

i am usually careful with watering every couple of days or so

Hobo · #13 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 12:01 PM

good. Watering can be tricky sometimes, when its too hot and it ends up sweating out the plant, and evaporating out of the mix. Or when its slightly more humid it takes slightly longer to dry out. I usually go with a very slightly diluted solution when i feed in much hotter temps, as water sweats away and leaves nutes behind in the medium and in the plant. You can also water in slightly smaller amounts more often, just to help cool down your garden.

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Originally Posted by Cheese_Fantasy

i am usually careful with watering every couple of days or so

#14 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 01:39 PM

update my plant is starting to stand straight up again like a fresh morning wood

i think this new room of mine is gonna hit 65 to 60f at night no good?

Pappy · #15 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 02:23 PM

Those temps are just fine. Mine sometimes gets down into the 40's at night. No problems.

#16 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 02:35 PM

sweet im starting the 12/12 today i want to see sexes i kept 2 plants out to try to clone them

Pappy · #17 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 03:00 PM

I'm looking forward to see how they finish. Keep us posted. You're doing fine.

tokecrazy · #18 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 04:18 PM

Yes I think it was transplant sock.Chaging the lights and there environment around will slow or have you thinking you are killing them.It's normal for plants to do this. Put your hand at the top of the plant and if your hand feels warm raise the light an 1" or so till you feel no heat.Hold your hand where for a few mins. to know for sure.Glad they are perking up.You are doing good keep it up and the pixs too. PEACE

#19 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 04:27 PM

i dont know if its the glass on the lamp shade but its not hot until you get within 12 inches or so tomorrow i will post all this info in my journal hope i get some smelly sticky buds