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Carolina · 08-11-2006, 09:56 PM

Hey guys...

One of my unknowns.. the one I'm hoping is an IC.. has had slow leaf production for about 5 weeks now. It had been growing at a great fast rate, putting out a new leaf about every 5 days. However, now it is only popping one about every two weeks. I've seen where some of you recommend less water so I decided to try that approach. It only served to cause it to wilt very quickly and look sickly. So about two weeks ago, I began the daily watering routine again, picked back up on fertilizing with cow manure and a couple of fish emulsion apps every week. This is the only type of fertilizers I've ever used so wondering if I should try something else. I don't believe that last heat wave had anything to do with slowing down the growth.. it started before that.

Any advice on how to get it going again?

08-11-2006, 09:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Carolina Carolina's Photo Gallery Location: Northeast North Carolina Find me on the map! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 199 BananaBucks : 37,955 Feedback: 4 / 100% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Slow growth Hey guys... One of my unknowns.. the one I'm hoping is an IC.. has had slow leaf production for about 5 weeks now. It had been growing at a great fast rate, putting out a new leaf about every 5 days. However, now it is only popping one about every two weeks. I've seen where some of you recommend less water so I decided to try that approach. It only served to cause it to wilt very quickly and look sickly. So about two weeks ago, I began the daily watering routine again, picked back up on fertilizing with cow manure and a couple of fish emulsion apps every week. This is the only type of fertilizers I've ever used so wondering if I should try something else. I don't believe that last heat wave had anything to do with slowing down the growth.. it started before that. Any advice on how to get it going again?