SUper unhappy this week - it seems I have an aphids infestation and considering I have been using neem powder mixed in to the soil, I am quite surprised this has happened (refer to pics). Since she's well in to flower, I am not comfortable spraying her with anything so I decided to give her a spray with a decent pressure hose as well as removed the affected leaves.
Fingers crossed this has solved the issue.
@Ryder,
Bugger, that is something I didn't consider here. Running an average of 67% humidity all year round and I'm about 50 meters from the sea. Lets see how it all goes.
@RustyStarbuck72,
Mine was slightly deformed too when it popped out of the soil, but it has grown strong and doesn't show any deformity anymore. Lets see how it turns out.
@RustyStarbuck72,
Thanks mate. This is my first one and so far so good. I've been playing around with the LST this week, you'll see the pics in my next updated diary.
@Ryder,
Absolutely bloody spewing mate. I gave her a good hose down and we'll see how it goes. If she survives til harvest, I read that you can wash the plant in bicarb soda and lemon to kill them off before hanging for the dry.