Over-watering

The whole plant droops with fat, heavy, curled-down leaves and the medium stays wet for days. Let it dry back and water by weight.

Symptoms

• Whole plant droops with fat, heavy leaves that curl down.
• Medium stays wet for days; container stays heavy.
• Fungus gnats appear.
• Slow growth and yellowing over time.

Quick checks

• Lift test: heavy means over-watered, light means under-watered.
• Check the drainage holes and saucers.
• Finger test in soil: is the top 2–3 cm still wet?

How to fix it

1. 1
   Environment

   Let it dry back

   Stop watering until the container feels clearly light, increase airflow and keep temperatures in range.

2. 2
   Physical

   Fix the drainage

   Make sure containers drain freely and empty saucers after watering.

3. 3
   Prevention

   Water by weight

   Lift the container every day and water again when it feels clearly light. Smaller plants need smaller containers or smaller drinks.

4. 4
   Support

   Support the roots

   Root Shoot is designed to support healthy roots, and Stress can help the plant cope with over-watering stress.

Likely causes

• Watering on a schedule instead of by weight.
• Container too big for the plant.
• Poor drainage or standing water in saucers.
• Low temperatures or poor airflow slowing drying.

What to avoid

• Don't water a drooping plant in wet medium.
• Don't add extra feed to fix the yellowing.

Prevention

• Lift test every day.
• Container sized to the plant.
• Free drainage.

Monkey products that can help

Stress

Monkey say silicon helps the plant manage abiotic stress such as over- and under-watering. Can help, not cure.

2 ml per 10 L every week. Always add it to the water first and mix thoroughly before adding anything else.

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Root Shoot

Designed to support root growth and a healthy root zone, helping reduce the risk of disease.

Follow the feed chart: 2 ml per 10 L in growth weeks 1–2, then 3 ml per 10 L from growth week 3 to flower week 5.

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Products support a healthy plant. They don't replace fixing the cause.

When to get help

If the plant stays droopy after the medium has dried back, check the roots for rot and see 'Root rot', or email info@monkeynutrients.co.uk.

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