Ugh. I struggled with the title of my post but here goes.
Disclaimer:
First of all, I'm embarrassed and intimidated to post my issue but I don't know where else I can go. I lovingly adore my plant and I would much appreciate some advice or diagnosis. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone I can ask in person and like I said I'm pretty embarrassed.
My story:
This is my first grow. I grew from bagseed I believe, because the seed actually came mixed in with weed that I purchased from a reputable dispensary. I had nothing to lose, so I tried and it actually grew. My plant is growing in a 16.9 liter potted container outdoors only. I am in Southern California and it's pretty warm, Sunny, not super hot yet. Of course, the hours of the day are much longer than the night so I'm not in that prime 12/12 period yet. I have about 3 months to go to reach that period. My plant is exactly 9 weeks old. Everything I've been trying to learn about growing I've researched on the net. I'm somewhat aloof but I deeply care for this plant and I'm trying the best I can. In the beginning my plant looked really green and healthy. I believe I determined correctly that my plant is a female. This is the only plant I have so there was no chance of it being pollinated by a male. I planted it in soil using Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix. I gave nutrients in week 7. The soil I used contained some nutrients that's why I waited. The nutrients I used: Vigaro Bold Blooms Flowering Plant Food 15/30/15. I successfully transplanted my plant into a large container and I know I didn't have any rootbound issues. I added about a half a teaspoon to my soil. A week later I added a half teaspoon Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Plant Food 18/18/21. In that same week I noticed my plant had scattered beige spots and I determined it had spider mites (I saw tiny bugs moving on the bottom of the leaves). I sprayed my plant with Worry Free 3-in-1 Garden Spray Insecticide underneath the leaves (active ingredients: Sulfur 0.20%). Then I kind of panicked and watered the leaves trying to clean them. The day after doing this I noticed areas on my plant that became crinkly and yellowish but only on the areas that bud out (not the giant leaves so much). The plant is tall 76 cm in height (about 30 in). I believe I'm doing okay on the watering (not over or under). I usually water every other day except on occasionally hotter days. But I try to let the soil dry out thoroughly before watering. I've attached images but it might be hard to tell because of the lighting. My concern is the crinkly yellowish leaves. Also, I believe it might be an Indica or a hybrid. But I'm not exactly sure if it will be a flowering/budding plant yet. It was in a Sunny spot mostly but recently I've changed it to shade. If any of this is understandable and you would like to help I would appreciate it!!! It's probably hard to decipher but my main concern is the yellowish crinkly budding leaves. Love not Hate! Many thanks.
Disclaimer:
First of all, I'm embarrassed and intimidated to post my issue but I don't know where else I can go. I lovingly adore my plant and I would much appreciate some advice or diagnosis. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone I can ask in person and like I said I'm pretty embarrassed.
My story:
This is my first grow. I grew from bagseed I believe, because the seed actually came mixed in with weed that I purchased from a reputable dispensary. I had nothing to lose, so I tried and it actually grew. My plant is growing in a 16.9 liter potted container outdoors only. I am in Southern California and it's pretty warm, Sunny, not super hot yet. Of course, the hours of the day are much longer than the night so I'm not in that prime 12/12 period yet. I have about 3 months to go to reach that period. My plant is exactly 9 weeks old. Everything I've been trying to learn about growing I've researched on the net. I'm somewhat aloof but I deeply care for this plant and I'm trying the best I can. In the beginning my plant looked really green and healthy. I believe I determined correctly that my plant is a female. This is the only plant I have so there was no chance of it being pollinated by a male. I planted it in soil using Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix. I gave nutrients in week 7. The soil I used contained some nutrients that's why I waited. The nutrients I used: Vigaro Bold Blooms Flowering Plant Food 15/30/15. I successfully transplanted my plant into a large container and I know I didn't have any rootbound issues. I added about a half a teaspoon to my soil. A week later I added a half teaspoon Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Plant Food 18/18/21. In that same week I noticed my plant had scattered beige spots and I determined it had spider mites (I saw tiny bugs moving on the bottom of the leaves). I sprayed my plant with Worry Free 3-in-1 Garden Spray Insecticide underneath the leaves (active ingredients: Sulfur 0.20%). Then I kind of panicked and watered the leaves trying to clean them. The day after doing this I noticed areas on my plant that became crinkly and yellowish but only on the areas that bud out (not the giant leaves so much). The plant is tall 76 cm in height (about 30 in). I believe I'm doing okay on the watering (not over or under). I usually water every other day except on occasionally hotter days. But I try to let the soil dry out thoroughly before watering. I've attached images but it might be hard to tell because of the lighting. My concern is the crinkly yellowish leaves. Also, I believe it might be an Indica or a hybrid. But I'm not exactly sure if it will be a flowering/budding plant yet. It was in a Sunny spot mostly but recently I've changed it to shade. If any of this is understandable and you would like to help I would appreciate it!!! It's probably hard to decipher but my main concern is the yellowish crinkly budding leaves. Love not Hate! Many thanks.
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