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Purple stems
DankGardeneranswered grow question 5y ago
Yor plant stems purple from intense light it's like a sun tan nothing to worry about ther.
myrceneCB1answered grow question 5y ago
Your plant leaves appear healthy. If just the stems are turning purple, most likely cause is from intense light. Nothing to worry about.
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SherpaParkesyanswered grow question 5y ago
1. Check Genetics
2.Check Soil run off Ph..
3.Check temps are in range
4. Nutrient deficiency
5. Stress like pathogens and pests..
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