Purple stems what does this mean?

StonedXredEye

StonedXredEye

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Well my plants are growin with stems that are kinda like that and iv heard it means there a strain with red hair like red hair skunk
 
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420fatman

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Hey my plant is doin this too but it could be any of these i mean i am a first time grower but my plant is 4 months old and only 6 inches tall any advise for getting my plant to grow faster and i am using cfl would that have any thing to do with it
 
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mat52

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First guess I would assume your cfl's are throwing out inadequate and ineffecient lumens. Go for HID lamp system, more effecient, higher intensity light that is in the spectrum that promotes photosynthesis. You can get a good 400-600 W system for around $150 off ebay. One thing to look for is the ballast is electronic, ie can run MH and HPS lights. I found buying hoods, lamps and ballast seperately can save money, but you'll spend more in shipping. Your plant should be taller than 6 inches if its 4 months old.
 
DrFever

DrFever

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420fatman said:
Hey my plant is doin this too but it could be any of these i mean i am a first time grower but my plant is 4 months old and only 6 inches tall any advise for getting my plant to grow faster and i am using cfl would that have any thing to do with it
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i would say say yea get some more beans and flush that one down the toilet :))

why i say this look week 4 in soil plants are 26 to 28 " tall you say yours is 4 months old dude seriously go on E - bay and get a better lighting system even with 4 foot florecents you will grow better
 
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Canabian420

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Father Jack said:
Probably a lockout of P.


"Phosphorus (P) deficiency:
Figure 11 is severe phosphorus (P) deficiency during flowering. Fan leaves are dark green or red/purple, and may turn yellow. Leaves may curl under, go brown and die. Small-formed buds are another main symptom.
Phosphorus deficiencies exhibit slow growing, weak and stunted plants with dark green or purple pigmentation in older leaves and stems.
Some deficiency during flowering is normal, but too much shouldn't be tolerated. Red petioles and stems are a normal, genetic characteristic for many varieties, plus it can also be a co-symptom of N, K, and Mg-deficiencies, so red stems are not a foolproof sign of P-deficiency. Too much P can lead to iron deficiency.
Purpling: accumulation of anthocyanin pigments; causes an overall dark green color with a purple, red, or blue tint, and is the common sign of phosphate deficiency. Some plant species and varieties respond to phosphate deficiency by yellowing instead of purpling. Purpling is natural to some healthy ornamentals."


Because it is not certain that it's a P deficiency...instead of feeding a P laced nute...try a well rounded fert which will have adequate amounts of P.

Drink!
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i would not listen to a word of this if i wer you lol.
 
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