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5th week in to flowering and a bit of activity happening As I mentioned last week, these things - well the White Widow and Critical - are very bushy. Not much light was getting past about 4 inches or so and everything below that was a light lime green in color - you can really notice this color difference in some of the downward looking shots, especially on the White Widow. So, as much as I wasn't planning on it I grabbed the scissors and did the deed. I've read pros and cons on defoliating and I'm hoping the pros are right!! As you can see, I played it conservatively and didn't take too much off. The Auto Speed is getting some ill looking leaves, from what i've googled, seems could be calcium deficiency perhaps due to the ph? Funny thing, its the only plant that I get about a 6.5 according to my test kit - the rest as usual come up deep orange which I am guessing is in the low 5s or worse! Hmm, a digital ph meter is on order! Maybe it aint taking too well to the nutrient elixir - I'm gonna give it a good flush and see how she does. Its always been much more sensitive than the rest. One more interesting thing about the Auto Speed, as you may have noticed its in its 12th week and it is still not done! Well, so much for the 'Speed' ... And about that 'Auto' ... a clone I made from it a few weeks back is growing just fine after a shaky start - I was not expecting that because I read that Autos don't really clone well. Something fishy is going on with this plant. Hmmm.