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So i think @Easygrower is onto something. She's definitely behind (growth-wise) where she should be. I have two theories as to the mistakes that could have generated these results. 1.) Topped too early and at all.(not all autos respond with vigorous growth post-topping) 2.) Pesky fungus gnats and thrips (I've been having an unspoken war with these buggers for the past 5 weeks).... I've heard thrips (a.k.a leafminers) have a toxin they release upon chewing the leaves of plants, that hinders growth. I'm really leaning toward that being the case given that growth rate didn't really slow down until around when i started noticing them/ the fungus gnats. Either way, i have a solution. Im going to be hitting all of my plants with triple action neem oil. REALLY strong stuff. Going to be applying twice per day. Once when i wake up, and right before bed. Had to use this stuff during my second-to-last cycle with outstanding results. If she winds up staying rather squat, i will likely move her outdoor as it's about to be spring where i live. So it wouldn't hurt her. Im going to start a new Zkittlez Auto in her place if that occurs. Gotta keep the perpetual, well, perpetual. Aside from the slow growth rate from this girl, all of my other plants are doing awesome. Cheers everyone - and for all my Cali growers- outdoor season soon!! Woot!!