I think they are ok. The bottom of seedling leaves are often purple. The tops look green. Sometimes my leaves point up or down depending on the time of day. They still look sturdy.

This is reassuring. Thank you. I kind of knew the bottoms were purple, but these seemed PURPLE, ya know? I think I had a panic attack when I saw all of my little plants folded up like this.

When I see plants reaching for the light, folding it's leaves, reaching for the sun like it's "praying", i think, they are very healthy.. That's how i judge plant vigor... Altough there could problems associated with folding/curling leaves, spider mites for example well spin a web and fold the leaves, almost choking the leaves.. Looks kind of like a funnel..

To me, your plant looks healthy.. Remember keep a fan on them and bright light.. Also, let the soil dry out in-between waterings.. The soil should be like a rung out sponge, most of the time.. Water thoroughly, dry out, water thoroughly,dry out.. No worries, looks great!

I've noticed my young seedlings kind of "fold up shop" during the night, when the flourescent lights over them go off in the evening and only the distant room light is on.

Could it be that your lights aren't strong enough?

Betsy

I'm happy to report that I was just having a panic attack as a result of being an overprotective seedling mom. All of these plants were perfectly fine, and in fact, I am flabbergasted at how enormous they are now. I'm such a worrywart! Thanks everyone.

Plants rest...how many hours a day do you have the lights on? looks like a typical reaction to more light than the plant needs in a day.

This post was edited by pasco on Sat, May 4, 13 at 23:34

Is this okay? Thank you! (White is the flash.)

I think you forgot the pic. I've done it haha