Leaves look mostly healthy in color and shape.
Some lighter color visible but no major leaf necrosis or big deficiencies showing on fan leaves.
Flower tops:
-New growth at bud tips appears yellow, white, or bleached → not normal for healthy pre-flowers.
-Some areas show crispy, burnt tips and edges on the flowers themselves.
-Rest of the plant looks fairly healthy → localized damage.
Soil looks reasonably aerated; no visible overwatering signs.
From everything you’ve shared, the biggest suspect is heat and light stress from intense afternoon sun
Flowers are bleaching or burning → classic sign of excessive UV and infrared exposure.
Cannabis pre-flowers are delicate and sensitive to:
-Intense sunlight
-High temperatures
-Sudden environmental swings
Nutrient Deficiency?
Less likely because:
-Fan leaves look fine overall.
-Nitrogen alone won’t solve flower tip bleaching.
-Damage is localized to the tops exposed to intense light.
Bleaching happens when:
-Chlorophyll and pigments break down under too much UV.
-Bud tissue loses color → turns white, pale, then crispy.
Watering Habits?
-Dry soil in high heat can amplify light stress because plants can’t cool themselves properly.
-Ensure watering is adequate, especially on hot days.
What To Do Next
-Install a shade cloth (30–50% shading) for the west side during peak sun (1 pm – 5 pm).
-Even a temporary barrier like garden mesh or a sheet will help protect delicate flower tips.
-Water thoroughly in the morning.
- Avoid Heavy Feeding for Now
-You’ve already added nitrogen.
-Excess feeding during stress can make things worse.
-Focus on gentle balanced feeding (including P and K) as flowering progresses.Helps the plant stay hydrated to handle heat stress
✅ Can This Recover?
→Yes—but damage already done to flower tips won’t “green back up.”
-The plant will continue pushing new growth.
-If you prevent further sun burn, new flowers should develop normally.
for people who might say its bud rot
→ No. This doesn’t look like bud rot:
-No mushy gray mold
-No browning from inside out
-No foul smell
-This is physical sun/heat damage, not fungal disease.