Red tinge growing on plants stems

[420bongrip]

I have two plants and both are about 14 weeks old. One plant is now growing red tinge all along its main stem and every other stem. I am questioning this because my other plant remains green as ever and they still both look healthy. Any ideas on why the red is happening ? Thanks.

 

[southpawprof]

I have two plants and both are about 14 weeks old. One plant is now growing red tinge all along its main stem and every other stem. I am questioning this because my other plant remains green as ever and they still both look healthy. Any ideas on why the red is happening ? Thanks.

What strain are they?

 

[420bongrip]

as of the strain i have no idea because this is my first grow. i have posted pics and people have said they have indica statistics but ive also been told sativa. but here are some pics if that helps at all-

 

[satch]

It's a cross of some sort, doesn't look pure indica or pure sativa. I've come across a few that had red stems but were totally healthy, so you probably don't have anything to worry about.

 

[420bongrip]

alright thanks. yeah the one with the red looks better then ever so i didnt know if it was a really good sign or what not. saying these are about 4 months...it usually takes about 6 for a fully grown plant right ¿

 

[trichomeKid]

14 weeks old and they look like that? If so there's something wrong down under.. Or maybe you meant 4...

 

[MrFishy]

Red/purple stem/stalk is often genetic, and usually regarded a good sign on strain.

 

[420bongrip]

14 weeks and they look like that ? yeah your the second person to tell me that. when i first started these they received no more then 4-5 hours of light a day and it was never above 65 degrees. within the past 2 weeks they are now receiving 7-8 hours of 75 degrees+ a day therefore i hope they look like they are supposed to. i also topped these maybe that's why you think they still look really small.

 

[satch]

They need more direct sunlight, that's all. 14 weeks in good light gives you a bush. As your light gets better and the temps come up, you'll start to see more developed and larger leaves.

 

[420bongrip]

oh most def as i started putting these in direct sunlight they started bushing out, and the red stems. just my first grow...trying to get anything

 

[420bongrip]

the red tinge is now turning purple saweet

 

[satch]

Just to be safe I'd give it one dose of your flowering nutes. Purple is sometimes a sign of phosphorus def. 8-8-8 fert would work. Better safe than sorry.

 

[420bongrip]

oo how much do i add and how often ?

 

[satch]

oo how much do i add and how often ?

Like I said, just one time. Mix probably a tablespoon to a gallon, then water it in. People tend of overfeed at the sign of a def. With a case like this where you don't know if it's a def or not, overfeeding can kill if using hot nutes.