Need quick advice (pics included)

remitt

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They were doing well this am before the lights went out. I checked when the lights came on and found this. I think it's underwatered, but wanted to check before I start watering and maybe causing more issues. 3 gallon Soil, 75-82 degrees, 40%-50% rh. 1 week into 12/12. Last watered 3 days with nutes (usually can go 5 days). Ph of drainage was 6.1. One temp spike of 86 like two days ago. First pic was last night. Also, I only have tap water handy now, didn't start evaporating chlorine till like an hour ago. Thanks in advance for the help!
 

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they look limp due to dryness. what did the soil/roots say? IF they perk up in just an hour after watering, you got it. if not, its too hot in there. Consider that you water based on plant size too. Plants that get root bound in a pot can need water everyday.
 
one more thing - leaves curling in - means the plant is trying to hold moisture, prevent transpiring. if they curl outward, its trying to put out more transpiration - water fine - but too hot, etc. The curling in can also be because it is too hot and it is trying to reduce transpiring.
 

remitt

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Thanks, I suspected underwater. I usually do the lift method and the pots are still a bit on the heavy side. Last water, the runoff happened real quick. I'll just go ahead and give 'em a drink.
 

Highocaine

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This is soil? No perlite? If it gets really dry, it clumps together and the water just goes around it (causing fast runoff). Poke holes with a chopstick or something to increase water absorption.
 

remitt

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No, it's ff ocean forest. I'll try your suggestion higho. The runoff happened almost immediately again. And I'm using a sprayer.. Can't get under the screen and control watering without sloshing stuff all over the place and making a huge mess.
 

remitt

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All set, thanks for the help all. Things are getting back to normal. I watered and let the run off soak for 30 minutes, kinda like bottom watering. Everything got sucked right back in. Hopefully all the dry pockets are gone. I did gently push a chopstick through in several spots, I felt some root ripping but not too much. + rep and thanks to all who responded!
 
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