Plant Problems
How to Prevent Algae in Hydroponics (and Get Rid of It Fast)
Algae grows wherever light hits your hydroponic reservoir. Block the light, keep water below 72°F, and treat with H2O2 when it appears. Full protocol inside.
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Plant Problems
Something looking off? Diagnose and fix the most common hydroponic problems, from root rot and algae to yellowing leaves and pH swings, with clear causes and step-by-step fixes.
Plant Problems
Root Rot: What It Looks Like, What Causes It, and How to Fix It
Root rot turns white hydroponic roots brown and slimy within days. Spot it early, treat with H2O2 at 2–3 mL per gallon, and stop it from coming back.
Plant Problems
Root Rot: Identify It Today, Fix It Before It Spreads
Brown slimy roots mean root rot. Use the stage table to catch it early, run the 6-step H2O2 treatment, and fix all three causes to stop it coming back.
Plant Problems
Plant Wilting in Hydroponics: Why It Happens and What to Do
Hydroponic plants wilt even in water when roots can't absorb oxygen fast enough. Here are the 4 causes of wilting and the exact steps to fix each one.
Plant Problems
Hydroponic Leaves Turning Brown: Causes, Diagnosis, and Fixes
Hydroponic leaves turning brown? Four causes look similar but need opposite fixes. Learn which leaves to check, then apply the right correction.
Plant Problems
Why Are Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Hydroponic Guide
Yellow hydroponic leaves usually mean nitrogen, magnesium, or iron deficiency, or pH lockout. Use leaf position and vein pattern to find which one.