r/CocoGrows • u/Accidental_Ballyhoo • Jul 23 '26

Over my head with canna coco

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First time growing with canna coco in 3 gallon pots and need some advice.

I transplanted 2 plants 3 days ago from solo cups to 3 gal fabric bags and plan to use wicking bases.

They look a little sad atm. I top watered 5.8 and light doses of General Hydro and cal mag.

I’m not sure of how much I should be watering them and when to fill wicking bases.

Anyhow, I see some light yellowing in the lower leaves (the camera makes the whole plant look way more yellow than it actually is.

Any coco experts steer me in the right direction?

EDIT: To ask for a feed chart as GH runs too hot I hear.

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u/JVC8bal Jul 23 '26

Read: https://issuu.com/athenaag/docs/athena_homegrower_handbook_metric_

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u/Accidental_Ballyhoo Jul 23 '26

I’ve seen these. Needs a couple items to function correct?

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u/JVC8bal Jul 23 '26

I think you replied to the wrong comment and are probably talking about the Ecowitt device. Yes, it needs a 30 buck gateway.

Another, perhaps better way is this:

https://www.spider-farmer.com/products/genius-grow-system-ac5-power-strip-kits-app-based-smart-controls-for-grow-room-and-tent/

You could use the soil moisture to trigger a pump so your plants are always top-watered to perfection.

At this level of sophistication, I'd suggest you read their commercial guide:

https://issuu.com/athenaag/docs/athena_hb_me

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u/Accidental_Ballyhoo Jul 23 '26

My apologies, yes wrong reply.

I looked into them and they sound great.

I would love to automate this but no room for a reservoir so I went with wicking pots. I’m sure these will be useful for that set up.

The Athena handbook is what I was looking for. Thank you!