# Are my plants in trouble? **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Journals\ **Created:** [September 7, 2015, 12:32pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017 "2015-09-07T12:32:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ILGM.Claire](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ilgm.claire/32/42966_2.png) [@ILGM.Claire](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ILGM.Claire)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2015, 12:32pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017/1 "2015-09-07T12:32:09Z")
A question from a fellow grower: I am new at this growing thing and I think my plants are in trouble. I am not sure what to do. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/2X/c/c9b7ac37418a671a8ce25d85cbcd33122a4ba02a.jpeg) ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/2X/4/4b0e4376fc395f932591a30d2275b1e66455c8b4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MacGyverStoner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/macgyverstoner/32/80714_2.png) [@MacGyverStoner](https://ilgmforum.com/u/MacGyverStoner)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017/2 "2015-09-07T18:33:37Z")
My first guess would be that the reservoir temps are too high, if nothing else is obvious, but we need more info. Fill out the relevant questions in the support ticket and maybe it will give us enough info to have a better idea, [ILGM Grow Support Ticket](http://ilgmforum.com/t/fill-out-a-support-ticket/1458) ~MacG ---
**Author:** ![latewood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/278dde/32.png) [@latewood](https://ilgmforum.com/u/latewood)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2015, 8:30pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017/3 "2015-09-07T20:30:48Z")
I agree. Love to help. Need more info 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![garrigan62](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/garrigan62/32/82896_2.png) [@garrigan62](https://ilgmforum.com/u/garrigan62)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2015, 10:59pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017/4 "2015-09-07T22:59:01Z")
Yup you need to fill out support ticket. And Roberts free book The Grow Bible. Up in the right hand Conner. B Safe Will ---
**Author:** ![shanebert77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@shanebert77](https://ilgmforum.com/u/shanebert77)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2015, 12:28pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017/5 "2015-09-09T12:28:18Z")
Strain; White widow Hydroponic PH of runoff or solution in reservoir?n/a What is strength of nutrient mix? Indoor Temps; Day, 73-75 Humidity; Day, 70-72 Ventilation system; Yes, Co2; Yes I am using the dealzer grow box and following the plan that it came with. Using moon dust for nuts and changing water every five days. ---
**Author:** ![MacGyverStoner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/macgyverstoner/32/80714_2.png) [@MacGyverStoner](https://ilgmforum.com/u/MacGyverStoner)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2015, 3:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017/6 "2015-09-09T15:54:10Z")
The reservoir water temps never exceed 75\*f? We need to know the pH of the reservoir water and the EC/PPM in the reservoir, this is of utmost importance to help give us a better idea if what might be going on. NPK ratios of your nutrient formula might help as well. ~MacG ---
**Author:** ![shanebert77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@shanebert77](https://ilgmforum.com/u/shanebert77)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2015, 7:46pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017/7 "2015-09-09T19:46:14Z")
How should i test the ph? ---
**Author:** ![MacGyverStoner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/macgyverstoner/32/80714_2.png) [@MacGyverStoner](https://ilgmforum.com/u/MacGyverStoner)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017/8 "2015-09-09T20:45:07Z")
With any of the following… pH test strips: [http://www.amazon.com/Test-Strips-count-range-0-14/dp/B00QDIQ57A/?tag=greenrel-20](http://www.amazon.com/Test-Strips-count-range-0-14/dp/B00QDIQ57A/?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) Bottle of pH test drops: > **[General Hydroponics pH Test Indicator, 1-Ounce](https://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-Test-Kit-1-Ounce/dp/B000BT32UA?tag=ilovegrowingm-20)** > > The General Hydroponics pH Test Indicator can help you maintain an ideal pH level (which is between 5.5 and 6.5). This can be achieved by monitoring your pH using the super concentrated drops found with the test indicator. Based on the test results,... pH pen on amazon: [http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity®-Accuracy-Approved-Measurement-Resolution/dp/B00FJFEB2O/?tag=greenrel-20](http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity%C2%AE-Accuracy-Approved-Measurement-Resolution/dp/B00FJFEB2O/?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) Or maybe one of these, but I’m not sure on their accuracy: [http://www.amazon.com/Neewer®-Plant-Flowers-Tester-Moisture/dp/B006KY5OUG/?tag=greenrel-20](http://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-Plant-Flowers-Tester-Moisture/dp/B006KY5OUG/?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) And check out these: Robert’s Blog article – [What are the best pH and PPM Levels for Growing Marijuana?](http://www.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com/measure-ph-tds-soil-regularly/) Robert’s Youtube video – [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/8/1/c/81c3730372a39a33be3806754d716f07fc372d9f.jpeg "Measure TDS and pH of your soil regularly") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJFFktRaLKk) Hope this helps, MacG ---
**Author:** ![shanebert77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@shanebert77](https://ilgmforum.com/u/shanebert77)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2015, 6:32pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017/9 "2015-09-11T18:32:56Z")
Thank you I will update soon ---
**Author:** ![latewood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/278dde/32.png) [@latewood](https://ilgmforum.com/u/latewood)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 8:37am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/are-my-plants-in-trouble/3017/10 "2015-09-12T08:37:56Z")
Thanks MacG!!! Confirming what my colleague mentioned above. You cannot expect to grow successfully without knowing the PH of your nutrient solution, and the strength of nutrient solution… It is a good thing we provide a “Support Ticket” for new growers. What a great way to get a handle on where a grower is; And, be able to help them.