Waxy leaves.

Alienwidow

Alienwidow

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I cant seem to find any info on waxy leaves in the archives of riu. The limited information posted seems to lean twards either that the plant is healthy, or the plant is receiving too much nitrogen.
If anyone has more info or stories to share feel free. This is an info gathering thread as there seems to be a lack of good theories or science so far. Future visitors are welcome to post theories after reading if youve been affected by the waxy leaves. And if you give some info on your feed, lights, and grow method it would be great too. Thanks for participating.
 
HookahsGarden

HookahsGarden

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In my experience waxy leaves are a combo of indica dom genetics, low rH and slight overfeeding.

But my friend says he gets them when his rootball is cold.
 
a senile fungus

a senile fungus

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My friend just gifted me a few adult plants. They were overfed, dark green and slightly burned. The leaves were super waxy, I even mentioned it to him. I transplanted the plants into my own soil mix and the new growth is a more normal green now and the leaves are softer, not hard and waxy anymore. I was wondering if it had to do with his overfeeding. He uses remos nute line in coco, I'm in peat using epsoma plant tones and maxsea. I know I feed significantly less than he does.

So, in about two weeks, the plants went from dark waxy leaves to lighter, healthier green and softer leaves, only on the newest growth.

Genetic obviously plays a role but environment is all I changed...
 
Alienwidow

Alienwidow

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a senile fungus said:
My friend just gifted me a few adult plants. They were overfed, dark green and slightly burned. The leaves were super waxy, I even mentioned it to him. I transplanted the plants into my own soil mix and the new growth is a more normal green now and the leaves are softer, not hard and waxy anymore. I was wondering if it had to do with his overfeeding. He uses remos nute line in coco, I'm in peat using epsoma plant tones and maxsea. I know I feed significantly less than he does.

So, in about two weeks, the plants went from dark waxy leaves to lighter, healthier green and softer leaves, only on the newest growth.

Genetic obviously plays a role but environment is all I changed...
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Ya, environment and feeding. So this kinda goes against the genetic argument. Thanks for adding. The feedback so far has been good.
 
qwizoking

qwizoking

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HookahsGarden said:
In my experience waxy leaves are a combo of indica dom genetics, low rH and slight overfeeding.

But my friend says he gets them when his rootball is cold.
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this...all true


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Resinhound

Resinhound

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I always see the waxy leaves as dark green and ridgid...feels like they are full storehouses at that point.I thinks its high nitrogen and other fluids normally present in the leaves,just pretty much at the limit.More nitrogen will distort the leaves due to osmotic pressure after that.
 
qwizoking

qwizoking

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lol, thats not good. lower concentration so theres no residue, or slow dry time..but still the plant will clean it off in a few days
 
DazeHazy

DazeHazy

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Alienwidow said:
I cant seem to find any info on waxy leaves in the archives of riu. The limited information posted seems to lean twards either that the plant is healthy, or the plant is receiving too much nitrogen.
If anyone has more info or stories to share feel free. This is an info gathering thread as there seems to be a lack of good theories or science so far. Future visitors are welcome to post theories after reading if youve been affected by the waxy leaves. And if you give some info on your feed, lights, and grow method it would be great too. Thanks for participating.
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I noticed that the darker waxy leaves seem to look healthier than the matt looking leaves and wondered whether it was a bad thing or good... I found this but it isn't cannabis specific:

"The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the "cuticle". It is composed of cutin, a wax-like material produced by the plant that is chemically a hydroxy fatty acid. The purpose of this covering is to help the plant retain water. In arid regions, that is very important. In wetter regions, the waxy coating may help prevent infection by disease organisms."

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