# Diagnosis my plant! Root or stained? **URL:** \ **Category:** Climate\ **Created:** [July 24, 2020, 10:08am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057 "2020-07-24T10:08:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ChiefxMurda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@ChiefxMurda](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ChiefxMurda)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 10:08am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/1 "2020-07-24T10:08:22Z")
Hi This is my first indoor grow and after following alot of advice on this forum it was going great. Last week I noticed spots on the leaves. I checked the roots then and they didn’t look out of the ordinary. However today I checked again and this is what I found. I’ve read that roots stain from the nutrients. They dont have a smell to them and don’t appear slimy. I’ve changed the reservoir to plain water that has sat overnight and cal-mag and Current Cultures UC roots as a substitute for hydroguard. There are no light leaks. I have two airstones with a decent amount of bubbles. The tent usually sits around 22 - 24 (71-75) degrees and I have the intake fan close to the tank so its got the little extra cool on it. I’m lost as to what to do next. ![IMG_20200723_201912993](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/0/f/9/0f9bd11f29833842d80de9318307ff2c351d623c.jpeg) ![IMG_20200723_201753559](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/b/9/e/b9e23d0cad9aef8598181db6fbc77510e2c45ec4.jpeg) ![IMG_20200723_201541838](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/9/e/d/9ed3b475d544ea85763792b1b1a6195de76c8483.jpeg) ![IMG_20200723_201505058](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/9/b/8/9b8ab0f8b8963ca37f848e0d62bb17ba04b67f4d.jpeg) ![IMG_20200724_175511916](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/3/4/7/3477ea1d7c728baa7b6ffcaf93c067cc5d252fdc.jpeg) ![IMG_20200724_175501347](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/c/d/0/cd0cf111b9b4763290438651937cc938f7c892f2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ChiefxMurda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@ChiefxMurda](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ChiefxMurda)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 10:21am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/2 "2020-07-24T10:21:41Z")
Strain: jack herer auto Nutrients: the canna range veg, rhizotonic, cannazym, canna boot and cal mag all at just above half doses Ph: between 5.8 to 6 PPm: around the 750 mark before the flush Light: 1000w Humidity: 45 - 54 Ventilation system; 4inch exhaust & inline Humidifier: 1L ---
**Author:** ![Zee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/zee/32/324068_2.png) [@Zee](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Zee)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/3 "2020-07-24T14:00:16Z")
Welcome to the forum, great people around to help you. IMO it’s wind burn. Is your fan blowing through the plant? The fans needs to be blowing over the top, think of a gentle breeze. ---
**Author:** ![Covertgrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/covertgrower/32/423081_2.png) [@Covertgrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Covertgrower)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 2:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/4 "2020-07-24T14:01:22Z")
Welcome to the forum. ---
**Author:** ![ChiefxMurda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@ChiefxMurda](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ChiefxMurda)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/5 "2020-07-24T19:38:04Z")
Wow. Had never heard of wind burn before. I’ll adjust the fan when I’m done with work today. What do you think about the roots? ---
**Author:** ![Zee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/zee/32/324068_2.png) [@Zee](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Zee)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/6 "2020-07-24T19:45:16Z")
You want the plant to shake a little with the breeze, it strengthens the stem. IDK about your roots, mine sit in soil 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ChiefxMurda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@ChiefxMurda](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ChiefxMurda)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/7 "2020-07-24T19:51:09Z")
I’m seriously worried it’s root rot. The root system has doubled in size since I last looked at it but the brown tinge is a worry. ---
**Author:** ![Zee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/zee/32/324068_2.png) [@Zee](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Zee)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 8:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/8 "2020-07-24T20:01:17Z")
Unfortunately I don’t know any hydro growers. Wait awhile see if anyone else responds, have you looked through the forum? I use the search feature all the time. ---
**Author:** ![Covertgrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/covertgrower/32/423081_2.png) [@Covertgrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Covertgrower)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/9 "2020-07-24T23:35:37Z")
What is your water temperatures? What nutrient line are you using? I wouldn’t be that worried as long as they’re not slimy and don’t smell. Hydroguard comes highly recommended to resolve any root issues. As long as temps are inline. I know enough to be dangerous really. We can tag them after Your hydro growers to tag are: @ Myfriendis410 @ peachfuzz @ TDubWilly and @ Bogleg ---
**Author:** ![Watt-Sun](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/watt-sun/32/193796_2.png) [@Watt-Sun](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Watt-Sun)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/10 "2020-07-25T00:05:34Z")
Yeah you got something going on there def looks like some slime starting to form . I’m not a hydro guy so I can’t help with a treatment but @Covertgrower has you covered he’s given you the tags to the Calvary ✌ ---
**Author:** ![Covertgrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/covertgrower/32/423081_2.png) [@Covertgrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Covertgrower)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/12 "2020-07-25T00:07:26Z")
> [@Watt-Sun](#): > > tagged in the Calvary ✌ But I didn’t. I spaced the @ symbols so it didn’t tag them. I was waiting for the response. I didn’t want to unnecessarily tag them yet. But the OP at least knows who to tag. ---
**Author:** ![Watt-Sun](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/watt-sun/32/193796_2.png) [@Watt-Sun](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Watt-Sun)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/13 "2020-07-25T00:07:37Z")
I just noticed that lol thought it was a accident 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Covertgrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/covertgrower/32/423081_2.png) [@Covertgrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Covertgrower)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/14 "2020-07-25T00:08:20Z")
I never make… oh nevermind. Lol. ---
**Author:** ![ChiefxMurda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@ChiefxMurda](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ChiefxMurda)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/15 "2020-07-25T00:09:59Z")
Temp is around 19 - 21 degrees Celsius. I’m using the canna line of nutrients as well as current culture as a substitute for hydroguard since it’s difficult to get down under and professor greens cal - mag. I’ve trimmed the affect leaves just to be sure. I’ll update when I get home today. You’ve got me worried it’s the easy onset of root rot. @Myfriendis410 @peachfuzz @TDubWilly @Bogleg Tag them like that? ---
**Author:** ![Covertgrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/covertgrower/32/423081_2.png) [@Covertgrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Covertgrower)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/16 "2020-07-25T00:11:49Z")
Yes that’s how you tag someone. I think you have nothing to worry about, canna line has a bit of a brown color to it. (I have some) your temps are in line, so I think you’re in good shape. The amount of air is concerning. It should look like a rolling boil. Basically a lot more air than you think you need, and you’re there. Lol ---
**Author:** ![ChiefxMurda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@ChiefxMurda](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ChiefxMurda)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/17 "2020-07-25T00:21:54Z")
Ok firstly, you guys have been so helpful. It’s quite surprising how friendly and efficient everyone is here. I’ll get bigger airstones today and adjust the fan settings then reinstate the nutrients in a day or so? How long should I let it flush for do you think? ---
**Author:** ![Covertgrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/covertgrower/32/423081_2.png) [@Covertgrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Covertgrower)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/18 "2020-07-25T00:24:50Z")
> [@ChiefxMurda](#): > > friendly and efficient everyone is here. If they’re not either, they’re pretty much banned. > [@ChiefxMurda](#): > > flush I think if you don’t over do it you’ll be okay. ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/19 "2020-07-25T00:33:49Z")
Let’s use this Support Ticket if you don’t mind just to fill in the gaps: COPY/PASTE the below list into your forum post. Answer these simple questions the best you can. If you do not know, or do not use something; Just say so; Or post NA (non applicable) What strain, Seed bank, or bag seed Age of plant Method: Soil w/salt, Organic soil, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, KNF Vessels: Pots, Grow beds, Buckets, fabric pots PH and TDSof Water, Solution, runoff (if Applicable) PPM/TDS or EC of nutrient solution if applicable method used to measure PH and TDS Indoor or Outdoor if indoor, size of grow space Light system LED, MH/HPS/CMH/Fluorescents, or other Actual wattage draw of lights Current Light Schedule Temps; Day, Night Humidity; Day, Night Ventilation system; Yes, No, Size AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier, Co2; Yes, No If growing Hydro some additional questions: DWC? RDWC? Autopots? Ebb and Flow? Other? Distance of liquid below net pot (DWC) Temperature of reservoir TDS of nutrient solution Always try to upload a clear picture in white light of any issues you may have to allow the community to assist you. This is more targeted towards Hydro growers so bear with me so it’s in one place. As @Covertgrower asked; water temps are important for O absorption as well as protection from pythium. I think you’re okay but let’s make sure? ---
**Author:** ![ChiefxMurda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@ChiefxMurda](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ChiefxMurda)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/20 "2020-07-25T20:57:37Z")
Strain: Jack Herer auto (Aussie baked beans) Age of plant: 6 weeks Method: Hydroponics (DWC) Vessels: Bucket (16L but I only use about 9 Litres. Duel air stones) PH and PPM: pH always around the 5.8 - 6. PPM always in the reccomended range for the grow stage( I had it around 750 before the flush) measured using a pH & PPM reader Grow space: 90 X 50 X 1.6 Light system: LED. 1000w. Green fingers duel veg and bloom Actual wattage draw of lights: unsure Current Light Schedule: 18 & 6 Temps: day between 21 - 24. Nights about 20 - 23 Humidity: Day 40 - 50 Night around the same Ventilation system: Yes Dehumidifier: Yes. 1 litre Co2: No Temperature of reservoir: 19 - 21 TDS of nutrient solution: unsure Hope that helps. I’ll be changing the res out today and post the pics ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057/21 "2020-07-25T21:39:44Z")
> [@ChiefxMurda](#): > > but I only use about 9 Litres This is going to be a problem if it isn’t already. A larger amount of liquid will help to maintain conditions longer: in flower you will be changing and filling the rez daily. PH swings are also common. If you are using a net pot I would strongly suggest, at the least, to rig up a larger plant rez. Black totes work well for this and are cheap. A 27 gallon tote would leave you with around 18 gallons of liquid to work with. That will buffer nicely. [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/diagnosis-my-plant-root-or-stained/50057.md?page=2)