Problem with the pH of nutrients or VPD

donaldduck
donaldduckstarted grow question 1d ago
The plants have pinkish stems with orange patches that look like burn marks, even though I’ve been sticking to the recommended fertiliser doses. I’ve topped and lightly defoliated all three – could this be a possible cause?
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Leaves. Tips · Burnt
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AsNoriu
AsNoriuanswered grow question 2d ago
Read this and sort your ph. Plenty of pictures too ... https://www.growweedeasy.com/cannabis-plant-problems/ph-fluctuations Soon bigger troubles will start if you won't sort it !
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MindFlowers68
MindFlowers68answered grow question 2d ago
"Deficiencies develop on new growth first because these nutrients cannot be relocated from older tissue." older growth can require high amounts of calcium than new growth. and if caused by lock out can show minor symptoms like seen here. could have already corrected itself by the time the new growth appeared as well. theirs always a few different angles to look at things. and what defines old growth. at what age does it become "old" and when does a new shoot stop becoming young.
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AsNoriu
AsNoriuanswered grow question 2d ago
Some people needs to remember basic things. If wording not enough, easy table is available in this article too. https://www.athenaag.com/blog/cannabis-nutrient-deficiencies Or NobodiesNotSteve will give you wider lesson ;)))) No calcium will be on older leaves first - fact Its ph !!!
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MindFlowers68
MindFlowers68answered grow question 2d ago
Just because a leaf is old doesn't mean its not still growing and requiring calcium, and therefore showing issues.. Immobile nutrients can show symptoms on lower leaves too.
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AsNoriu
AsNoriuanswered grow question 2d ago
Calcium on old leaves :)))))) Nice joke about immobile nute .
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therealgrowmie
therealgrowmieanswered grow question 2d ago
I wouldn’t worry too much about the purple/pink stems alone. That can be genetic or a response to strong light/stress and doesn’t necessarily indicate a deficiency. Topping and light defoliation shouldn’t cause this either. The orange/brown patches are more interesting, but it’s hard to diagnose from this picture alone. I’d check root-zone pH and EC first rather than adding more nutrients. “Recommended dose” can still be too strong depending on the plant and conditions. If the new growth looks healthy and the damage isn’t spreading, I’d avoid making major changes and just monitor it for a few days.
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MindFlowers68
MindFlowers68answered grow question 2d ago
This is not a ph problem really. Purple stems are from the genetics mostly, and light stress.. A lot of strains do that. I wouldn't worry about that. The orange spots do look like calcium deficiency. defoliation wouldn't cause those issues. That is not a fertilizer burn either. This could be cause by lockout from the wrong balance of fertilizer more so incorrect ph. if the ph is off its not wildly off or anything. it should be easy to correct. the spots i saw earlier looked different like sunscald from water droplets. Cannabis uses a lot of calcium its hard to overdo it. Looks lie potassium levels could be low too. Maye just a slight overwatering issue. I notice my plants have issues like this when i don't have a constant watering pattern which will swing the ph slightly in of itself.
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DrGruen
DrGruenanswered grow question 2d ago
Hi Growmie..... ich würde an deiner Stelle mal den ph-Wert checken und wenn es sein musst anpassen...... Gut wäre ein Wert von 6,3-6.7..... Das die Stängel sich verfärben muss kein Problem sein ....... Kann die Genetik sein, niedrige Temperaturen Lichtstress usw. Denke nicht das es am toppen oder entlauben liegt..... Das wird schon 👍 Viel Glück Growmie
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