Indoor/Outdoor Mix - Soil - RQS Skunk XL - Grow Journal - 2015

[tukangkebun]

Hi guys,
This is my first time growing. Here are some information:

Seed: Royal Queen Seed Feminized Skunk XL
Gen Background: Skunk
Indoor height: 60-100cm
Outdoor height: 160-200cm
Blend: 50 Sativa, 50 Indica

Location:
Jakarta, Indonesia (tropical)
Temperature: 21-33 celcius
Average Humidity: 88%

Currently I am at day 5 of my grow. I germinated the seed in a plastic cup directly in soil. Originally I plan to grow it outdoor since I have a covered rooftop at my house, but since it is rainy season until May, i am afraid there is not enough sun light, so i move it to a small storage room (ventilated) also on the rooftop, and put on three 20W white CFLs on 18/6 light schedule. The day/night is naturally 12/12 here.

DAY 5

On sunny days I plan to move the plant outside so it can get natural sun light. Is this a good idea? I would also like to know when I can move it to a bigger pot, but not sure when. Any feedback would be nice.

I don't have a lot of choice for soil like in the US. I got an organic one where the local people say they use to grow all kinds of plants (pic below). If I try to translate it, it says the mixture is (Pardon my translation ) :
1. Leaves compost 30%
2. wood chips compost 20%
3. KO-HE goat compost 15%
4. Fertile soil 20%
5. Soft charcoal 15%

 

[tukangkebun]

DAY 7
The leaves are getting bigger and I can see very tiny new set of leaves coming out from the middle.

 

[tukangkebun]

it is a little tilted. Should i use toothpick to support it? I'm afraid the stem wont be strong enough to support the growing leaves

 

[tukangkebun]

DAY 8

The tip of the leaves is starting to have brown spots. I am guessing this is because of too much light? I currently use 4 20W white CFLs circling the plant. It might be too much for the little plant.

The roots are coming out of the hole

So I transplanted the plant into a bigger pot

 

[tukangkebun]

need urgent help from experts out there. The leaves are starting to wane today. The leaves are also yellowing at the tip. This has started from a few days ago. I thought it is because I put too much light but I have put the lights further away.

 

[wobbler]

That soil may be a touch rich for a new born seedling.
Stick with it, it'll recover with a little time. Just fresh water, no feeding, and let it dry out a bit between waterings. I agree with Duttys advice in your other thread, I'd repot into a gentler and better draining soil.
Don't give up on it, it'll be ok, they're a hardy species.
Cheers n Peace

 

[tukangkebun]

Feb 2 update:

I moved the plant to a smaller pot and added perlite to the soil 2 days ago. The new leaves are getting bigger. But again, the tip of the leaves is starting to turn brown again. What can be the cause of this? I only put 2 23W cfls on it and it is about 15-20cm away.

Should I remove the 4 dead leaves?

 

[tukangkebun]

The plant didn't survive so I am starting over. Here is the grow journal:

4th Attempt - Northern Lights Strain - Indoor

 

[David Bowman]

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