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ButterfliesLittleFarmstarted grow question 4y ago
What causes the appearance of purple on the stems and branches? It can be seen in the photos. Thanks in advance for the answers.
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Organomananswered grow question 4y ago
Genetics mainly, or phosphorous deficiency in some rare cases.
TheReefineryanswered grow question 4y ago
Sometimes red stems can be down to genetics, hear stress or she may be hungry.
Good luck!!
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Hempy_The_Kidanswered grow question 4y ago
Can be genetics or stress. Nice looking plant.
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