{"id":85813,"date":"2022-04-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/como-solucionar-exceso-de-agua-en-marihuana\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:25:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:25:56","slug":"overwatering-cannabis-how-to-solve-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/overwatering-cannabis-how-to-solve-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Overwatering cannabis | How to solve it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cannabis plants can present many issues during their <strong>growing process<\/strong>, especially if you\u2019re a beginner and don\u2019t have much experience growing cannabis. One of the most common issues when it comes to new growers is overwatering cannabis plants, which can cause root rot, which is <strong>devastating for cannabis plants<\/strong>. To solve accidental overwatering, you\u2019ll need to <strong>work fast<\/strong>. People tend to assume that watering is simple, but it\u2019s something that should be done with caution when it comes to cannabis plants. In this particular post, we\u2019re going to attempt to solve overwatering in cannabis plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1aa8ae18eb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1aa8ae18eb\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/overwatering-cannabis-how-to-solve-it\/#Overwatering_cannabis%E2%80%94what_can_happen\" >Overwatering cannabis\u2014what can happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/overwatering-cannabis-how-to-solve-it\/#Overwatering_symptoms\" >Overwatering symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/overwatering-cannabis-how-to-solve-it\/#How_to_fix_overwatering_cannabis_plants\" >How to fix overwatering cannabis plants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/overwatering-cannabis-how-to-solve-it\/#Enzymes\" >Enzymes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/overwatering-cannabis-how-to-solve-it\/#Substrates\" >Substrates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/overwatering-cannabis-how-to-solve-it\/#Avoid_overwatering_cannabis_by_watering_efficiently\" >Avoid overwatering cannabis by watering efficiently<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overwatering_cannabis%E2%80%94what_can_happen\"><\/span>Overwatering cannabis\u2014what can happen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overwatering cannabis plants that still haven\u2019t had their<strong> growth spurt<\/strong> can be quite a big issue. Water can build up in the bottom of the flowerpot and end up rotting the roots; this can kill off small plants or cause them to grow super short and produce <strong>lower yields<\/strong> due to their size. Plus, if this <strong>happens indoors,<\/strong> your other plants may end up shading the smaller plant, killing it off entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important parts of <strong>cannabis plants<\/strong> is their <strong>roots<\/strong>; they essentially hold your plants down while also <strong>absorbing nutrients<\/strong> and water during each stage and absorbing oxygen during the process. Excessive watering can drown roots, causing <strong>nutrient blockages<\/strong> and serious issues with your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overwatering_symptoms\"><\/span>Overwatering symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to<strong> pay close attention to your plant<\/strong> in order to spot overwatering issues. One of the biggest factors is how they act after being watered; if they begin to droop, you may have a sign of root obstruction. Another symptom, one of the <strong>clearest ones<\/strong>, is discoloration on your plant\u2019s leaves, which can start turning a light yellow color. This happens when water excess is a persistent issue, which can cause issues such as a dramatic decrease in yield (if you <strong>manage to recover the plant<\/strong>) and can even be fatal if left untreated for long enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to avoid overwatering, you\u2019ll need to start off using a <strong>small amount of water<\/strong>, around a glass\u2019s worth. You can begin increasing the dose once it\u2019s big enough to need two glasses a day; this can take around a week. This allows for your plants to <strong>grow out longer roots<\/strong> faster, which causes <strong>larger plants<\/strong> that can absorb more water and nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-water-cannabis-plants-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to water cannabis plants\" class=\"wp-image-136049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-water-cannabis-plants-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-water-cannabis-plants-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-water-cannabis-plants-1-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_fix_overwatering_cannabis_plants\"><\/span>How to fix overwatering cannabis plants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enzymes\"><\/span>Enzymes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your plants have <strong>grown large enough,<\/strong> you shouldn\u2019t have to worry about overwatering, as long as it doesn\u2019t happen every day. If you\u2019ve overwatered, the first thing you need to do is <strong>wait a couple of days<\/strong> until it\u2019s fully dry. The water tends to pool at the bottom of the flowerpot, which is one of the <strong>main causes of root rot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you water your plants, you\u2019ll need to start using enzymes so that the root system grows strong and sturdy and can recover from any damage. <strong>Enzymes are catalysts<\/strong> that essentially force various chemical processes in your plants to grow even faster. When it comes to cannabis plants, enzymes are used to get rid of dead roots much faster, turning them into <strong>sugars<\/strong> that the living roots can <strong>absorb<\/strong> while also making space for new, healthy roots. To this end, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/plagron-nutrients\/685-pure-zym-plagron.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pure Zym<\/a> by Plagron, an incredibly complex enzymatic formula.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pure-Zym-Plagron.jpg\" alt=\"Pure Zym Plagron\" class=\"wp-image-136028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pure-Zym-Plagron.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pure-Zym-Plagron-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pure-Zym-Plagron-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Substrates\"><\/span>Substrates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may <strong>seem silly<\/strong>, choosing the right substrate is incredibly important. Your plant is going to live in the soil you choose for it, so choosing correctly is vital. There are many different types to choose from, all of which have plenty of <strong>different qualities<\/strong>, and each one treats water differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GB The Green Brand<\/a> we recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/136-growing-media-substrates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">substrates<\/a> that don\u2019t hold water for too long if you tend to have issues with overwatering. We recommend choosing a<strong> substrate that contains perlite<\/strong> as well as <strong>natural peat combinations,<\/strong> which are great for cannabis, allowing plants to absorb nutrients and water to grow successfully. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/growing-media-substrates\/466-terra-canna-profesional-50-l.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canna Terra Professional<\/a> substrate would be an excellent choice to this extent.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Canna-Terra-Professional.jpg\" alt=\"Canna Terra Professional\" class=\"wp-image-136033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Canna-Terra-Professional.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Canna-Terra-Professional-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Canna-Terra-Professional-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If fixed fast enough, you shouldn\u2019t notice <strong>much of a difference<\/strong> in yield, although it\u2019s a stressful process and your plant may lose a couple of days\u2019 growth. However, if it happens regularly, you\u2019ll notice in the <strong>quality of your final yield<\/strong>. If you manage to overwater and rot your roots various times, they may not be able to regrow properly, and your plants may end up with fungi and rot issues. However, with our <strong>tips and tricks<\/strong>, this shouldn\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve <strong>sorted the issue<\/strong>, you can continue with normal watering and feeding schedules, making sure that history doesn\u2019t repeat itself. If you use enzymes during the entire process, your <strong>plants\u2019 roots<\/strong> will be much healthier, and it will be much harder for them to rot. One of the reasons <strong>roots tend to get soaked<\/strong> and end up in a puddle is that some growers simply throw their water in all at once instead of pouring and letting it seep down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_overwatering_cannabis_by_watering_efficiently\"><\/span>Avoid overwatering cannabis by watering efficiently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the amount of water that your plant can absorb may vary due to different reasons: the relative humidity, the temperature, how long since you watered, etc. A plant that drank a <strong>liter of water<\/strong> a week ago may only need half a liter the next week, so you need to play it a bit like an ear.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-save-overwatered-cannabis.jpg\" alt=\"How to save overwatered cannabis\" class=\"wp-image-136054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-save-overwatered-cannabis.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-save-overwatered-cannabis-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-save-overwatered-cannabis-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The<strong> most accurate way<\/strong> to water is to do it in stages, allowing it to be soaked up by the soil until it begins to come out the bottom of the flower pot. From that moment onwards, any more water is <strong>probably too much<\/strong>. Keep in mind that this isn\u2019t an exact science, and you may make mistakes every now and then, so we recommend keeping a close eye on the process; experience is the best way to learn. We also recommend taking extreme care with smaller plants, as overwatering can cause them to stop growing entirely; water <strong>calmly and carefully<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cannabis plants can present many issues during their growing process, especially if you\u2019re a beginner and don\u2019t have much experience growing cannabis. One of the most common issues when it comes to new growers is overwatering cannabis plants, which can cause root rot, which is devastating for cannabis plants. 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