Clone growing strangely, need some advice please. Pic included.

So i gave this clone to a friend of mine when it was really young (maybe 2 inches) but it had a root system growing already so i knew it would live. He sent me this photo today and i wanted to see what you guys think. The strain is northern lights, he is growing indoor and using soil as his medium and i am unsure of the light he is using. I think it looks strecthed, is that why it isn't filling out? Sex was confirmed from mother so we know she will bud but where are the bud sites? She is 3 feet tall right now and he is planning on transplanting in ground this weekend, should he keep it inside and get more lights or transfer and let the sun (Texas) do it's thing. Any input is greatly appreciated!

it looks to me like it is fine,just a little stretchy due to the light spectrum most likly.. it has alternating nodes prbly cause it was cut off a fully mature mother. if it is cared for correctly it will be fine. goodluck to you and your friend

no its not fine, it needs more light.

they throw out single bladed leaves when they are light deprived.

also tell him to put it outside now but only for a few hours a day. slowly increasing to full time. otherwise it my go in shock.

rzza said:

also tell him to put it outside now but only for a few hours a day. slowly increasing to full time. otherwise it my go in shock.

Click to expand...

Do you think that a couple 6500k cfl along the stem would do the trick. I'm afraid that if he puts it out now that it will end up being a really thin flowering plant.

i think if you add a couple cfls it will be very inferior to taking it outside to finish.

u could lst it that might help

rzza said:

i think if you add a couple cfls it will be very inferior to taking it outside to finish.

Click to expand...

I thought so but i am a little worried that a few weeks is just not enough time. Thanks for the input though, much apprech.

i dont understand. are you saying because its already mid july? i think your fine if he just puts it outside now but maybe put it in a shady area at first.

rzza said:

no its not fine, it needs more light.

they throw out single bladed leaves when they are light deprived.

Click to expand...

It looks like its right on the edge of enough light too. You can see where some branches want to form, they just aren't inspired enough to do it.

What size container is it in? If its still in a solo cup that will be harmful too. If your friend is going to flower it soon then I would move it to a three or five gallon container.

Edit: Tell your friend to get a fan blowing on that plant too. That stem is way too thin.