purple/red stems

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meangreen45

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #1

I am having probs with purple/red stems. I tested the soil it is low on NPK. I have also tested and discovered that the soil is a little on the alkaline side(i think due to the tap water I was using it was tested as well and alkaline was high). I was wondering if I uppped to the nutes (they are organic...Botanicare: Pure Blend Pro Grow and Pure Blend Pro Bloom) would it make the soil more alkaline? Should I leech first? Should i just add coffee grounds along with the nutes to make it more acidic? By the way I will be now using distilled water. I am very confused. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!!

 

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meangreen45

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #2

Ok. A little more info. The more the better right? She is a 12/12 from seed on day 35 of here wonderful life. Leaves are also getting a bit droopy. Other than the red/purple stem and droopy leaves she has no other blemishes. Here are some pics.

 

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meangreen45

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #3

And this is only happening at the bottom. The stem on the tops of the plant are green. Thanks guys!!!

 

farmer#1

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #4

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meangreen45

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #5

Thanks for the reply farmer. But i'm not sure thats going to help me. LOL!

 

farmer#1

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #6

i dont even know what that is.

 

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meangreen45

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #7

She is a purple strain but I didn't think the stem are supposed to be purple. lol!

 

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meangreen45

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #8

Her bed time is soon!! Someone please help!!!

 

GrowSpecialist

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #9

Some strains just have purple stems. I am growing some bagseed sativa in my backyard and both plants have the purple stems.

 

thaddeus p shaggnasty

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #10

i have two plants that also are purple stems now they're stripped with purple and green GOT HOPE

 

thaddeus p shaggnasty

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #11

oh yeaha they are purple power and lavender

 

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meangreen45

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #12

Well i definately know i will need to add nutes (soils tests said so). But do you guys think that is going to raise the PH ever more?

 

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meangreen45

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #13

Would giving her a nute cocktail before she goes to bed be a wise decision?

 

GrowSpecialist

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #14

meangreen45 said:

Would giving her a nute cocktail before she goes to bed be a wise decision?

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In my opinion, its better to nute them just before the light cycle... but it doesn't matter that much.

 

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meangreen45

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #15

I think I will give her some nutes. I am planning on adding coffee grounds in order to try to lower the PH. Does any one know the doses per gallon? Thanks!

 

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meangreen45

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• Jul 26, 2008

• #16

I would really appreacite as much advise as possible on this topic. Thanks guys.

 

camsocool

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• Jul 26, 2008

• #17

just chill with the plant and don`t panic too much, theres no problem with the purple stems looks like it is supposed to be that way, i do ch9 flowers and they are mainly purple stem, if it`s the first time useing nutes with plant start half dose and work up over a couple of weeks, feed once a week till a couple of weeks before harvest, and water when needed let the soil dry out then soak, as mentioned in other threads feel the weight get a feel for your plant .. but try not over smother her, if she ain`t broke don`t try fix her some of my best plants are ones that have been placed out and just left, water and feed and bingo

 

Jungleman

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• Jul 26, 2008

• #18

its normal man.....My skunkberry she is all red purple stems ,you have blue or purple strain or i dont know kill her.lol

 

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meangreen45

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• Jul 26, 2008

• #19

Thanks for the help guys!!

 

|Q|

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• Jul 27, 2008

• #20

if i was you i give some water because yur pot looks verry dry, leaves hanging also
i recon you can put 2 liters in it
im 1000% sure it need water.

greets