DP Orange Bud

Strain Review: Mother Plant and Cutting After growing the mother plant and its cutting, I've decided to conclude this project as I am keen to explore other strains. Both the mother plant and the cutting performed as expected, with the cutting growing rapidly, albeit with a few challenges, primarily pests. Mother Plant: The mother plant showed excellent stability throughout its life cycle. Initially, it had a more balanced growth, exhibiting characteristics of a 50/50 hybrid. However, over time, its growth began to resemble more of an Indica-dominant structure, making it easier to manage and train. The plant's ability to recover from minor setbacks, such as environmental changes, was impressive, demonstrating its robustness. It went through periods of pest issues, especially with thrips, but with regular neem oil treatments every two weeks, I was able to control the infestation. Although I noticed a need for future intervention, either with stronger treatments or by introducing beneficial insects, the plant showed resilience in terms of growth and bud development. Cutting: The cutting has been a promising clone of the mother plant, growing evenly and demonstrating good vigor. After two weeks of rooting, I transferred the cutting into a 7-liter pot and later into a 20-liter AirPot to allow for further growth. Despite some challenges with a temperature drop caused by an open window during a storm, which delayed growth for a few days, the plant has continued to grow healthily. The cutting has shown characteristics closely resembling its mother, particularly in terms of Indica-like growth. It has been easy to train, and the growth pattern has been consistent, showing good potential for the next stages of development. This cutting has been a perfect candidate to experiment with my propagation method, and so far, all my cuttings have rooted successfully, making the process more reliable for future grows. Challenges and Solutions: Pest Management: The thrips problem persisted but was manageable with neem oil. I've had to reapply every two weeks, but the situation is under control for now. I plan to introduce beneficial insects as a more sustainable solution. Temperature Fluctuations: The unplanned temperature drop, caused by an open window, led to some stunted growth for a few days. Thankfully, no plants in the flowering stage were affected. I've since secured the window to avoid further issues. Conclusion: Overall, both the mother plant and cutting have performed well. The mother plant has been stable and hardy, while the cutting has shown excellent growth, resembling its parent with some Indica-dominant traits. Despite the occasional pest issues and the brief temperature fluctuation, everything is progressing well. I am excited to see how the cutting develops, especially once I move it to flowering. The initial success with this cutting reinforces my confidence in my propagation methods. Now, I look forward to exploring new strains while completing the current cycle and harvesting the cutting in due time.