Viruses

Viruses Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify Viruses are still a mystery. They act like living organisms in some instances and nonliving chemicals on other cases. They must enter marijuana…

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Verticillium Wilt

Verticillium Wilt Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify Lower leaves develop chlorotic yellowing on margins and between veins before turning dingy brown. Plants wilt during the day and recoup when…

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Sooty Mold

Sooty Mold Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify Black sooty mold is a surface fungus that grows on sticky honeydew excreted by aphids, mealybugs, scale, whiteflies, etc. Sooty mold is…

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Root Rot

Root Rot Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify Root rot fungi cause roots to turn from a healthy white to a light brown. As the rot progresses, roots turn darker…

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Powdery Mildew

Powdery Mildew Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify First indication f infection is small spots on the tops of leaves. At this point the disease has been inside the plant…

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Green Algae

Green Algae Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify Slimy green algae need nutrients, light, and a mist surface on which to grow. These algae are found growing on moist rockwool…

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Fusarium Wilt

Fusarium Wilt Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify Fusarium wilt is most common in warm grow rooms and greenhouses. Recirculating nutrient solutions above 75F creates perfect conditions for Fusarium. The…

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Blight

Blight Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify Blight is a general term that describes many plant diseases which are caused by fungus, most often a few weeks before harvest. Signs…

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Downy Mildew

Downy Mildew Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify Sometimes called false mildew, downy mildew affects vegetative and flowering plants. Young, succulent foliage is a favorite starting place. Powdery mildew develops…

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Damping-off

Damping-off Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify This fungal condition, sometimes called Pythium wilt, is often found in soil and growing mediums. It prevents newly sprouted seeds from emerging, and…

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Gray Mold

Gray Mold Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Identify Gray mold is the most common fungus that attacks indoor plants and flourishes in moist temperate climates common to many grow rooms.…

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