Issues Observed:
Small Plant Size / Stunted Growth
The plant is flowering but looks very small for its stage, which indicates it may have been stressed earlier in its life cycle.
Common causes:
Inadequate lighting (too weak, wrong spectrum, or insufficient hours during veg).
Root restriction (pot may be too dense or not enough root development).
Overwatering or underwatering.
Nutrient deficiencies or imbalances early in growth.
Leaf Discoloration (Yellowing and Tips Browning)
Some of the fan leaves are yellowing, with brown tips.
Possible causes:
Nitrogen deficiency (common in flowering as the plant redirects energy, but this looks slightly premature).
Nutrient burn from too much fertilizer.
pH imbalance preventing proper nutrient uptake.
Bud Development:
Buds are forming but the plant may not yield much due to its small structure. This is likely tied to the early veg issues that stunted its size before flowering.
Prevention & Solutions:
Lighting
Ensure strong, full-spectrum lighting (LED or HID) with proper distance from the canopy.
Veg stage: 18/6 light cycle with enough intensity.
Weak light leads to small, underdeveloped plants.
Pot & Roots:
Use appropriately sized pots for root development (3–5 gallons minimum for decent yield).
Transplant before roots get root-bound.
Watering Practices:
Avoid overwatering. Let soil dry slightly between waterings.
Ensure good drainage.
Nutrients & pH:
During veg: more nitrogen-heavy nutrients.
During flower: more phosphorus and potassium.
Check pH of water/nutrients (soil: 6.0–7.0). Out-of-range pH locks out nutrients.
Training & Care:
Low-stress training (LST) or topping can help promote bushier, bigger plants before flowering.
Avoid stress before switching to flowering.
👉 In short: Your plant looks healthy in terms of bud development, but it stayed too small due to stress in veg—likely light, nutrients, or root conditions. Future grows will do much better if you improve lighting, root space, and veg nutrition.
I hope that helped 😘