Idk if you can tell from the first photo. Something happened. Everything checked out though soil/water/nute ph was all within range, only watered when she needed it. It’s like she was growing into herself and scrunched the fuck up. It was weird, I have 3 other autos growing along side her. 2 the same age and just went into flower, 1 a week behind them and they all look great. Humidity and temps all check out day and night, soil temp everything. The only thing I did do was raise the light from 12 to 18 inches above her and defoliated the folded almost wilted leaves and some others to give light down low. She got a haircut today and I hope she only progresses from here. She was my favorite of the bunch but the gelato I have had taken off like a rocket since topping the same time as this Banner and is doing well. Any insight into what I’ve encountered would be awesome! This is my first grow and I’m just learning as I grow through research and trial and error haha cheers!
Don’t defoliate autos that late in flowering, you only risk stressing them unnecessarily. You are doing tremendous for a first timer! Keep the good work and dedication!