fertilizer To much fertilizer?

[rebman2005]

I think I put too much plant food (miracle grow plant food). All my leaves have fallen off, and the plant doesn't feel as strong... Is it possible to remove the root from the dirt and rinse and put in new dirt?

 

[CAPCOM]

Pictures and details of grow help immensely. Don't know anything except you are growing a plant and are using miracle grow.

 

[rebman2005]

I don't believe it's diseased because I have them inside (not saying it's impossible, just saying because I have two long slim reds that are near them and they are fine). I just know after I fed them, they started going down hill

 

[willard3]

Leaf edge usually shows fertilizer burn and the last foto doesn't show leaf  burn.

 

[romy6]

 Most likely over watering aka root rot .

 

[rebman2005]

i removed a bunch of dead leaves from the last one yesterday

 Most likely over watering aka root rot .

 
 

Leaf edge usually shows fertilizer burn and the last foto doesn't show leaf  burn.

is it possible to replace with fresh soil?

 

[Pfeffer]

Yes, try not to damage the roots to much though.

 

[rebman2005]

Yes, try not to damage the roots to much though.

ok i think it went successful... and it was way to damp, and not enough holes in the bottom of the cups... easily solved... removed the old soil, without damaging the root system, put new soil in the bottom of the cup, placed the roots in the cup, surrounded the roots with new soil and LIGHTLY watered.  time will tell

 

[Pfeffer]

No holes isn't the problem. That helps with aeration, not drainage. Most soil won't drain sufficiently to prevent root rot.

Just wait until the cups feel lighter, water a bit so that there is a tablespoon of water on it. This will drain through the cup because of gravity and the capillair effect. If your plant needs more, water slightly more next time.

Water discipline is crucial and is the nr 1 cause of grow issues.

Overwatering leads to pests, nutrient lock out, mold and rot.

 

[gangaskan]

No holes isn't the problem. That helps with aeration, not drainage. Most soil won't drain sufficiently to prevent root rot.

Just wait until the cups feel lighter, water a bit so that there is a tablespoon of water on it. This will drain through the cup because of gravity and the capillair effect. If your plant needs more, water slightly more next time.

Water discipline is crucial and is the nr 1 cause of grow issues.

Overwatering leads to pests, nutrient lock out, mold and rot.

 
 
 
i have been using a small half gallon garden pump sprayer and that has seem to do well in the past.  just put it on mist and just blast the soil for a few seconds.  

 

[Pfeffer]

Saturated fats are the nr 1 reason of heart desease. It doesn't mean a burger will kill you

Some varieties tolerate wet soil more than others. Also the bag of soil, even of the same Brand/type can make a huge difference. Even some lumps of fibrous material can cause a wetspot in a cup. There are so many contributing factors, but one thing is for sure.. to wet soil causes issues.