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12/31/24 Short facts:
- 49 cm high
- VPD @ 0.8
- Did some LST
- Took of some light-blocking leaves
- Dealing with some Blumat related problems
- Using some colloidal silver on two branches
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The growth is progressing very well—she is now 49 cm tall. Midweek, she began flowering.
Her growth has been quite rapid! I had to intervene with a bit of LST and also removed a few leaves that were blocking light. I can already see hints of purple appearing in the flowers again, which is fantastic! I’m really happy about that.
Additionally, I started spraying two of the branches with colloidal silver. This should result in pollen sacs forming over the next few weeks.
However, I encountered a significant issue this week with the Blumat drip irrigation system. It wasn’t functioning properly and failed to maintain consistent moisture levels. The fluctuations were significant, and the Blumat Digital Pro Plus was showing over 230 mbar, far outside my target range of 100–120 mbar. I suspected there might be an obstruction in the small hose. After attempting to fix it, the system started dripping again, but unfortunately, it overwatered the plant overnight.
I removed the Blumat sensor and hose to investigate further. I inspected the sensor internally to check for blockages but couldn’t identify any issues. To err on the side of caution, I drained the reservoir and cleaned it thoroughly, along with all the hoses. I also set up new hoses for the other two plants. Now, I just need to install a new sensor and recalibrate it, though that won’t be a fun task. Moving forward, I’ve decided not to add anything to the reverse osmosis water in the reservoir. Instead, I’ll hand-water once a week to provide special nutrients.
This explains why the plant looks so droopy at the moment—she’s thirsty, and the soil has started drying out due to the system being unplugged. But this will be resolved in the coming hours.
I also have to add the Green House Feeding BioBloom Fertilizer today.
