Hi Buddy First, thank you for sharing the photos, they tell a lot.
Good catch noticing this early — that already puts you ahead of the problem.
What we’re seeing
From the photos, the pattern looks like:
• Irregular brown/rusty spots
• Mostly on older fan leaves
• Some interveinal discoloration
• Leaf structure still fairly healthy (no major clawing or burn)
This combination points very strongly toward a Calcium / Magnesium issue, especially common right at the start of flowering.
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Most Likely Cause (90% confidence)
👉 Cal-Mag deficiency or lockout
This often happens when:
• Using soft water / RO / rainwater
• Transitioning into flower (plants suddenly demand more Ca & Mg)
• pH drifting slightly out of range
• Feeding was fine in veg but not adjusted for flower demand
It’s not uncommon in Amnesia — she’s a hungry, expressive plant.
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❌ What it is NOT (important)
• ❌ Not pests (no bite patterns, no stippling trails)
• ❌ Not heat stress
• ❌ Not light burn
• ❌ Not a disease or fungus
So no panic, no sprays, no drastic moves.
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âś… What to Do (Simple & Gentle)
Tell the grower this:
1. Add Cal-Mag
• Start light (don’t overdo it)
• Especially important if using soft or filtered water
2. Check pH
• Soil: aim ~6.2–6.5
• Coco: ~5.8–6.1
Lockout often looks like deficiency.
3. Observe new growth
• Damaged leaves won’t heal
• New leaves should come in clean — that’s your success signal
4. No heavy defoliation yet
• Let the plant use what she still can
• Remove only fully dead leaves later
Growers Love my friend and please remember this is just my humble opinion You caught it early, so you’re in a great spot. Keep observing and let the plant guide you and follow what she tells 🌱