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Well, this grow has come to an end. I have mixed feelings about that, as I enjoyed the journey, but at the same time I can't wait to try this stuff. 😁 Man, I knew from the start it was likely I was going to get addicted to opium. 😢 But hey, what the hell, I'm in! She was a bit of a job to trim, many breaks to clean the scissors, but me and my grow neighbor plus another bro got her done in about 3.5 hours. She's hanging pretty in the infamous spare bedroom and I can't wait for her to dry up and go into the Grove bags for a cure. Of course, strictly for quality control purposes, a sample will be tested by our expert panel of esteemed judges prior to the cure. πŸ˜‰
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Bubba OG Gum auto is doing good. I think I have a pest problem. It was starting to move its way to her. So I sprayed her down with neem oil mix and rinsed her off after about a half hour. Hopefully it eliminates them all over the course of the week treating her. It is last minute, but I want to get it done so the neem oil don't effect the taste of the bud. I also lollipopped the canopy today. Thank you Ganja Farmer, Spider Farmer, and Athena. πŸ€œπŸ»πŸ€›πŸ»πŸŒ±πŸŒ±πŸŒ± Thank you grow diaries community for the πŸ‘‡likesπŸ‘‡, follows, comments, and subscriptions on my YouTube channelπŸ‘‡. β„οΈπŸŒ±πŸ» Happy Growing 🌱🌱🌱 https://youtube.com/channel/UCAhN7yRzWLpcaRHhMIQ7X4g
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Hello Growmies, We're witnessing the flourishing of our Red Banana Pudding cultivars as we conclude week 9, a testament to their unwavering progress under our diligent oversight. The consistent environment, shared with the Epic Buzz group, has been a cornerstone of our success, underscoring the importance of uniform care across the tent. Red Banana Pudding #1's resilience is as clear as ever, its sturdy branches poised to bear the weight of impending blooms. #3 mirrors this robustness, its sprawling canopy a showcase of horticultural health. The tailored feeding schedule is paying dividends, as evidenced by their vivid green leaves and the nascent flowers peeking through. In the tent, we've upheld the vigilant monitoring of VPD and environmental conditions, with any deviations swiftly addressed to maintain that crucial stability. Our hands-on approach, paired with the precision of our instruments, continues to provide a harmonious grow space for our plants. Inspecting the Red Banana Pudding cultivars, we see the fruits of our labor. #1 stands with confident posture, its foliage uniformly distributed for optimal light absorption. #3's widespread canopy, dense with leaves, promises a sea of green from which flowers will soon emerge. These are the visual confirmations of their robust development and our successful cultivation practices. The anticipation for the final stages of growth is palpable, a feeling of excitement buoyed by the steady advancement of our plants. As we draw closer to the climax of this cycle, we trust in the strength of the genetics and the environment we've curated to bring out the best in the Red Banana Pudding lineage. Stay lifted, Salokin
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Week 7 is over. They are more than ready for flowering. In 3-4 days I'll have free bloom tent and will transfer them there and flip to 12/12. Most of them are doing very good - slight VPD issues but will be corrected. Strawberry Cough still the biggest even after double topping and bending. Still looks weak-ish though. Stems and branches are very flexible comparing to other plants. Grandpa's Cookies #6 are a failure. I'll see but I probably will discard it. It's very underdeveloped - small, slender, willowy. Leaves are still weird - it didn't grow out of it.
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Hello Growmies, We're witnessing the flourishing of our Red Banana Pudding cultivars as we conclude week 9, a testament to their unwavering progress under our diligent oversight. The consistent environment, shared with the Epic Buzz group, has been a cornerstone of our success, underscoring the importance of uniform care across the tent. Red Banana Pudding #1's resilience is as clear as ever, its sturdy branches poised to bear the weight of impending blooms. #3 mirrors this robustness, its sprawling canopy a showcase of horticultural health. The tailored feeding schedule is paying dividends, as evidenced by their vivid green leaves and the nascent flowers peeking through. In the tent, we've upheld the vigilant monitoring of VPD and environmental conditions, with any deviations swiftly addressed to maintain that crucial stability. Our hands-on approach, paired with the precision of our instruments, continues to provide a harmonious grow space for our plants. Inspecting the Red Banana Pudding cultivars, we see the fruits of our labor. #1 stands with confident posture, its foliage uniformly distributed for optimal light absorption. #3's widespread canopy, dense with leaves, promises a sea of green from which flowers will soon emerge. These are the visual confirmations of their robust development and our successful cultivation practices. The anticipation for the final stages of growth is palpable, a feeling of excitement buoyed by the steady advancement of our plants. As we draw closer to the climax of this cycle, we trust in the strength of the genetics and the environment we've curated to bring out the best in the Red Banana Pudding lineage. Stay lifted, Salokin
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Hello Growmies, We're witnessing the flourishing of our Red Banana Pudding cultivars as we conclude week 9, a testament to their unwavering progress under our diligent oversight. The consistent environment, shared with the Epic Buzz group, has been a cornerstone of our success, underscoring the importance of uniform care across the tent. Red Banana Pudding #1's resilience is as clear as ever, its sturdy branches poised to bear the weight of impending blooms. #3 mirrors this robustness, its sprawling canopy a showcase of horticultural health. The tailored feeding schedule is paying dividends, as evidenced by their vivid green leaves and the nascent flowers peeking through. In the tent, we've upheld the vigilant monitoring of VPD and environmental conditions, with any deviations swiftly addressed to maintain that crucial stability. Our hands-on approach, paired with the precision of our instruments, continues to provide a harmonious grow space for our plants. Inspecting the Red Banana Pudding cultivars, we see the fruits of our labor. #1 stands with confident posture, its foliage uniformly distributed for optimal light absorption. #3's widespread canopy, dense with leaves, promises a sea of green from which flowers will soon emerge. These are the visual confirmations of their robust development and our successful cultivation practices. The anticipation for the final stages of growth is palpable, a feeling of excitement buoyed by the steady advancement of our plants. As we draw closer to the climax of this cycle, we trust in the strength of the genetics and the environment we've curated to bring out the best in the Red Banana Pudding lineage. Stay lifted, Salokin
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Can really see the plant getting potent according to what I have read, I really don’t know exactly when to harvest, maybe can get some tips from you guys out there.
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Hello Growmies, As we conclude week 9 with our Epic Buzz trio, our spirits are high and our grow space is thriving. The introduction of an intake fan has been a remarkable success, significantly enhancing our control over the grow room's climate. Though not manipulated by Tent X's advanced automation, this new system has integrated seamlessly, working wonders for humidity regulation and fresh air circulation. The positive impact on the VPD is clearly reflected in the graph, showcasing a stable environment conducive to plant health and vigor. The plants themselves are a testament to this success; they've stretched up nicely, with the canopy becoming denser by the day, promising an abundant harvest. Each Epic Buzz, from #1 to #3, stands lush and robust, with a vivacity that indicates they're on the right track. It seems they're set to make us proud, not just as individual specimens but as a harmonious collection within our carefully curated tent. The precision in our approach continues to be our guiding principle, as evidenced by the meticulous adjustments to our environmental controls, shown in the steady data from our VPD readings. Our hands-on efforts complement the automated systems, creating an ideal balance that our Epic Buzzes are clearly loving. Looking forward, the prospect of the flowering phase fills us with anticipation. With the canopy now in optimal condition, thanks to our strategic planning and the supportive role of the intake fan, we're poised for the next stage of growth. The thriving Epic Buzz plants, along with our proactive measures like the fly trapping, signify that we're not just growing plantsβ€”we're cultivating excellence. Stay lifted, Salokin
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Hello Growmies, As we conclude week 9 with our Epic Buzz trio, our spirits are high and our grow space is thriving. The introduction of an intake fan has been a remarkable success, significantly enhancing our control over the grow room's climate. Though not manipulated by Tent X's advanced automation, this new system has integrated seamlessly, working wonders for humidity regulation and fresh air circulation. The positive impact on the VPD is clearly reflected in the graph, showcasing a stable environment conducive to plant health and vigor. The plants themselves are a testament to this success; they've stretched up nicely, with the canopy becoming denser by the day, promising an abundant harvest. Each Epic Buzz, from #1 to #3, stands lush and robust, with a vivacity that indicates they're on the right track. It seems they're set to make us proud, not just as individual specimens but as a harmonious collection within our carefully curated tent. The precision in our approach continues to be our guiding principle, as evidenced by the meticulous adjustments to our environmental controls, shown in the steady data from our VPD readings. Our hands-on efforts complement the automated systems, creating an ideal balance that our Epic Buzzes are clearly loving. Looking forward, the prospect of the flowering phase fills us with anticipation. With the canopy now in optimal condition, thanks to our strategic planning and the supportive role of the intake fan, we're poised for the next stage of growth. The thriving Epic Buzz plants, along with our proactive measures like the fly trapping, signify that we're not just growing plantsβ€”we're cultivating excellence. Stay lifted, Salokin
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Flower Week 4 Day 28 to 34 - 3/12 to 3/18 Just monitoring now. All seems okay so far, just a few minor adjustments of the rings Feed this week was 1.25 gallons two times with about 4 days between. 750ppm total before add-ins. I used 750ppm Bloom concentrate mix (recipe week 5). However, I also added 1ml/gal of CaliMagic (General Hydroponics 1-0-0) to all feeds. PH balance this week was 6.5. I plan to feed the same amounts again next week and 6.5ph and 6.6 by week 7, when I also plan to start flushing with reduced nutes and HP2 again.
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Hi allπŸ‘¨β€πŸŒΎπŸ‘‹ Welcome to my another week update Hope everyone keeping well πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ Week 6 Mar 8 - Mar 14 It was another easy and exciting week. Everything going absolutely great. Both girls stretched nicely despite selective defoliation on Mar 9. They bounced back almost immediately. Started adjusting mixtures towards removing fish mix completely and replacing with Bio grow. In coming week will adding bio bloom and top max to mixture. There was 2 waterings of 3ltr on Mar 9 + last foliar feeding and second on Mar 13 and it was first large feeding 6 ltr beetwen both. Surprisingly only a few drops of runoff. Watering in stages of approx. 500ml every 20-30min. Decided to not install a scrog this time as want to have opportunity to apply more old school methods of training and to be able to remove/rotate girls easily. Let's see if this will pay me off. So far girls enjoying my care very much πŸ˜πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ Thank you very much for all your likes, follows and comments. πŸ™πŸ’šβ€οΈπŸ’œ Wishing you all amazing rest of the weekβœ¨πŸ€ Peace and love brothers and sisters πŸ‘¨β€πŸŒΎβœŒοΈπŸ’š Stay tuned for new week update soon Links https://2fast4buds.com/seeds/TROPICANA-COOKIES-AUTO https://www.biobizz.com/ https://fishheadfarms.com/
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Hi allπŸ‘¨β€πŸŒΎπŸ‘‹ Welcome to my another week update Hope everyone keeping well πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ Week 6 Mar 8 - Mar 14 It was another easy and exciting week. Everything going absolutely great. Both girls stretched nicely despite selective defoliation on Mar 9. They bounced back almost immediately. Started adjusting mixtures towards removing fish mix completely and replacing with Bio grow. In coming week will adding bio bloom and top max to mixture. There was 2 waterings of 3ltr on Mar 9 + last foliar feeding and second on Mar 13 and it was first large feeding 6 ltr beetwen both. Surprisingly only a few drops of runoff. Watering in stages of approx. 500ml every 20-30min. Decided to not install a scrog this time as want to have opportunity to apply more old school methods of training and to be able to remove/rotate girls easily. Let's see if this will pay me off. So far girls enjoying my care very much πŸ˜πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ Thank you very much for all your likes, follows and comments. πŸ™πŸ’šβ€οΈπŸ’œ Wishing you all amazing rest of the weekβœ¨πŸ€ Peace and love brothers and sisters πŸ‘¨β€πŸŒΎβœŒοΈπŸ’š Stay tuned for new week update soon Links https://2fast4buds.com/seeds/TROPICANA-COOKIES-AUTO https://www.biobizz.com/ https://fishheadfarms.com/
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Hi allπŸ‘¨β€πŸŒΎπŸ‘‹ Welcome to my another week update Hope everyone keeping well πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ Week 6 Mar 8 - Mar 14 It was another easy and exciting week. Everything going absolutely great. Both girls stretched nicely despite selective defoliation on Mar 9. They bounced back almost immediately. Started adjusting mixtures towards removing fish mix completely and replacing with Bio grow. In coming week will adding bio bloom and top max to mixture. There was 2 waterings of 3ltr on Mar 9 + last foliar feeding and second on Mar 13 and it was first large feeding 6 ltr beetwen both. Surprisingly only a few drops of runoff. Watering in stages of approx. 500ml every 20-30min. Decided to not install a scrog this time as want to have opportunity to apply more old school methods of training and to be able to remove/rotate girls easily. Let's see if this will pay me off. So far girls enjoying my care very much πŸ˜πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ Thank you very much for all your likes, follows and comments. πŸ™πŸ’šβ€οΈπŸ’œ Wishing you all amazing rest of the weekβœ¨πŸ€ Peace and love brothers and sisters πŸ‘¨β€πŸŒΎβœŒοΈπŸ’š Stay tuned for new week update soon Links https://2fast4buds.com/seeds/TROPICANA-COOKIES-AUTO https://www.biobizz.com/ https://fishheadfarms.com/
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Hi allπŸ‘¨β€πŸŒΎπŸ‘‹ Welcome to my another week update Hope everyone keeping well πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ Week 6 Mar 8 - Mar 14 It was another easy and exciting week. Everything going absolutely great. Both girls stretched nicely despite selective defoliation on Mar 9. They bounced back almost immediately. Started adjusting mixtures towards removing fish mix completely and replacing with Bio grow. In coming week will adding bio bloom and top max to mixture. There was 2 waterings of 3ltr on Mar 9 + last foliar feeding and second on Mar 13 and it was first large feeding 6 ltr beetwen both. Surprisingly only a few drops of runoff. Watering in stages of approx. 500ml every 20-30min. Decided to not install a scrog this time as want to have opportunity to apply more old school methods of training and to be able to remove/rotate girls easily. Let's see if this will pay me off. So far girls enjoying my care very much πŸ˜πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ Thank you very much for all your likes, follows and comments. πŸ™πŸ’šβ€οΈπŸ’œ Wishing you all amazing rest of the weekβœ¨πŸ€ Peace and love brothers and sisters πŸ‘¨β€πŸŒΎβœŒοΈπŸ’š Stay tuned for new week update soon Links https://2fast4buds.com/seeds/TROPICANA-COOKIES-AUTO https://www.biobizz.com/ https://fishheadfarms.com/
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3/18 πŸ¦πŸ“ZπŸ“πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ gave them water and cal mag yesterday. They are doing good strawberry gorilla is a little close to the light but I also have the light at 91 W until I see some burning. I’m not goi raise it up because of the other two plants in there, but as long as they’re cool and I don’t see any damage should be OK. 3/19πŸ’¦πŸ’¦πŸ’¦πŸ¦πŸ“πŸ“πŸ‘ 3/21πŸ“πŸ¦πŸ“πŸ‘πŸ’¦πŸ’¦ A little more than 1 gallon split between the four of them the CBD did not need a lot of water. She’s growing really slow. There may be something wrong with the soil because I have too many plants in there she may be absorbing the humidity while the other ones are drying out. It’s a weird dynamic when you have four different plants growing in the same tent one seems to dry out faster and the other one will hold water πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘¨β€πŸŒΎ 3/23πŸ“πŸ“πŸ¦πŸ‘cbdπŸ’¦πŸ’¦πŸ’¦
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3/11 to 3/17 Veg Days 22 to 28 Week 3 Transferred to Auto pot base and continue to top feed for another week before setting up and turning it on. Began node strength training by simply pressing down on the branches to encourage water way repairs into the branches since these are the main arms of my mainlines. They more than doubled in size in just 4 days. Feed this week was 3 cups of 6.3ph RO water once using 100ppm of Veg Mix (recipe Week 2) However, I also added 1ml/gal of CaliMagic (General Hydroponics 1-0-0). Then about 4 days later when I transferred to the auto pot, I added .5gal of plain RO water to top feed over the new soil. Feed plan next week will be to start using the reservoir and autopot base feed by the end of the week. I expect to use another .5 top feed prior to that tho.
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3/11 to 3/17 Veg Days 22 to 28 Week 3 Transferred to Auto pot base and continue to top feed for another week before setting up and turning it on. Began node strength training by simply pressing down on the branches to encourage water way repairs into the branches since these are the main arms of my mainlines. They more than doubled in size in just 4 days. Feed this week was 3 cups of 6.3ph RO water once using 100ppm of Veg Mix (recipe Week 2) However, I also added 1ml/gal of CaliMagic (General Hydroponics 1-0-0). Then about 4 days later when I transferred to the auto pot, I added .5gal of plain RO water to top feed over the new soil. Feed plan next week will be to start using the reservoir and autopot base feed by the end of the week. I expect to use another .5 top feed prior to that tho.
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Day 50 and they are so healthy and bushy I feed them.with 4ml bloom 4ml heaven 4m acti vera 4ml top max Been done finally defoliation yesterday guy this time I cut all lower branches and just leave top branches just want see what different coz I been speaking to someone with experience he told me you need do defoliation very very aggressive I know you get low yield but its top shelf bud you get let see its work or no Day 54 and she is in weeks 5 flowering but still bud wont get fatten up but I know mulost sativa start fatten up week 5 to 7 in flowering let see
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Day 50 come along and now I give her full dose off nutrients and she loves it 4ml heaven 4m acti vera 4ml bloom 4ml top max Water her 1 time a day with 2.5L ph 6.4 This time she grow so fast without any trouble she start flowering day 21 and I think she is ready in just 3 weeks Day 54 and she is super happy and easy to grow while my other strain keep mess me around with deficiency lol this strain smell is incredible like light lemon with herb and when you smoke it you feel you smoke hash not week honestly test so close too hash when you smoke it she will be ready in day 70 or 75 and I bet she produce over 150g bud not long left 2 weeks or bit more Day 56 u start use atami bloombastic to increase sugar for final flowering phase
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I don't know much about anything, but I know a little about everything. Hi, she grew! Lots. This week I have mostly been smoking Durban Cookies, Terrance had babies, I did not know 7 spotted ladybug larvae looked like that. All this befell me from my Mind, that is Man-Shepard, Word, (Logos) of all masterhood, by whom being God-inspired I came unto the Plain of Truth. Wherefore with all my soul and strength and Thanksgiving give I unto Father-God. Holy art Thou, O God, the universals' Father. Holy art Thou, O God, whose Will perfects itself by means of its own Powers. Holy art Thou, O God, who willeth to be known and art known by Thine own. Holy art Thou,who didst by Word (Logos) make to consist the things that are. Holy art Thou, of whom All-nature hath been made an image. Holy art Thou, whose Form Nature hath never made. Holy art Thou, more powerful than all power. Holy art Thou, transcending all pre-eminence. Holy Thou art, Thou better than all praise. Accept my reason's offerings pure, from soul and heart for aye stretched up to Thee, O Thou unutterable, unspeakable, Whose Name naught but the Silence can express. Silica Unless it's panic stations, root feeding little and often is the best way to add silica to your plant's 'diet'. And no, you WON'T find silica in your fertiliser unfortunately. This particular nutrient doesn't play nicely with liquid fertilisers, so has to be added separately. When adding silica to your water, always add Silica first, stir, then add fertiliser and water as usual. However, if there's something wrong, such as a plant under attack from pests or suffering stress, you absolutely can spray silica to the leaves for super-fast uptake. Great as a short-term boost while root feeding gets to work, as leaves absorb nutrients faster than roots, but the nutrients stay more local. Roots absorb a wider range of nutrients, for the benefit of the entire plant, but does take longer than feeding the leaves. I like to use NPK raw Silica a little goes a long way. Silicon helps defend against bugs in 2 ways, the first is proactive defence, by strengthening plant tissues in stems, leaves and roots. That barrier makes it more difficult for insects to chew or penetrate (that's how the sucking insects feed - think of them like mosquitoes). If the plant is eaten, silicon also makes plants harder to digest, as well as making the plant taste worse by reducing palatability. Reducing digestibility has the added benefit of slowing insect growth and reproduction. Studies found larval survival was reduced from the eggs of insects fed silicon-supplemented plants. In one study, rice supplemented with silicon showed a ten times increase in its physical barrier to insect pests. Consider it from a bug's perspective. Why try to chomp into a silicon-strengthened 'rock' of a leaf, when you could munch on something soft and easy? Move on bugs. Nothing to eat here. Silica - Nature's secret weapon our indoor plants are missing out on. No, silica isn't considered an essential nutrient. But once you find out what it does and see the difference it makes you might consider it essential for your indoor plants. This powerful nutrient is nature's bodyguard for our plants. Except being indoors isn't exactly 'natural' for our houseplants. So indoor plants need us to give them the protection that nature would normally provide. Let's take a look a this little powerhouse nutrient, what it does for plants, why there's a shortage (even though it's the 2nd most abundant element in the Earth's crust), and why such a common nutrient is a secret us indoor plant hobbyists are 'behind the times' on finding out about. What does silica do for plants? In short? Strength! It makes plants stronger in two ways. Physically stronger, and it supports stronger defences, increasing plant resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stress. How does silica make plants stronger? Silica is involved in cell wall strength, as well as what we might think of as 'immune strength'. It builds a protective barrier against biting and sucking insects, and against diseases like fungus that cause everything from root rot to brown leaf tips and brown patches on leaves with tell-tale yellow halos. It also builds broader stems that can better absorb water and nutrients and strengthens weak stems. Broader stems also assist with nutrient transport. Stems can more easily and efficiently get nutrients from roots to leaves. Stronger stems can support bigger, stronger leaves, fruits and flowers (yes, silicon is not just for indoor plants - it's superb for producers of heavy fruit and vegetables too). How does silica fight insects? This might be my favourite benefit. Silicon is a key part of nature's defence system. Think of it like giving your plant its own personal bodyguard. Big, tough and ready to fight. Not just stronger, tougher stems and leaves, but the roots too. Silicon helps strengthen your plant's physical and mechanical barriers against attack from both chewing and sucking pests. Common pests we struggle with for our indoor plants include fungus gnats (larvae in excess will eat roots, stunting plant growth), mealy bugs (they pierce your plant and suck out sap), aphids and spider mites (they both suck too - in both senses of the word!). Interesting side-fact: Diatomaceous Earth (which is often recommended to be sprinkled on soil to aid control of fungus gnats), is a very rich source of insoluble silica. It's up to 85% silica dioxide and used as a natural insecticide. However being insoluble, it's not a form available to plants. Silicon is considered natural pest control, used alone, with, or instead of chemical alternatives. It's common to see the recommendation in plant forums and groups of applying silicon with neem oil to infested plants. How does silicon help plants resist disease? Around 85% of plant diseases are caused by fungi or fungal-like organisms. Symptoms of fungal infections can vary depending on the type of fungus, but can include powdery mildew or mould, leaf wilting (even when watering is fine), spots on leaves, chlorosis (yellowing of leaves), reddish-brown leaf or stem rust, and black or discoloured rotting patches (usually close to the soil). The same proactive and reactive defence mechanisms that silicon assists with in defence against pests, also come into play with pathogenic diseases caused by fungi. Silicon both increases a plants resistance and recovery. When a fungal nasty comes along, it must first drill through the plant's cell wall to get to the nutritious cell centre. Once the centre is reached, the fungus gets the food it needs to fuel it spreading through your plant. By strengthening the cell wall, silicon helps protect from the disease getting in, so it can't spread. Applied to a diseased plant, silicon also helps reduce further spread and gets to work to assist healing and recovery. How does silicon protect against extremes? The short but fancy-sounding answer? Silicon helps plants resist abiotic stress. Abiotic stress is stress from environmental factors like heat shock, limited water, and limited nutrient availability (biotic stress is from living things like bugs). I think of as silicon as protecting plants from both us and nature ;) Silicon helps plants to better absorb, transport, and retain water, helping plants cope with neglect, drying out between watering, temperature extremes, dry air, low humidity, draughts, and inconsistent watering. Growers report plants fed silicon need less frequent watering, staying hydrated longer. More water is put to work and less is lost through transpiration (that's water loss through evaporation from the leaf surface). Reduced water loss also reduces the risk of dehydration and water-deficit stress. An added benefit for our house plants is that helps plants who prefer higher humidity, cope better in less humid, dryer environments - yep, the typical indoor-plant home environment. Especially during winter with heaters blasting or an HRV / DVS system running. It also helps protect from heat stress. Ideal in summer when plants have to cope with alternating between being shut up in an unbearably hot house, then suddenly changing to cool when the air con's turned on. Basically, silicon helps plants cope with extremes. Depending on where you live, most areas become either too hot, or too cold multiple times a year - even inside - compared to the temperature range most indoor plants prefer. When stomata are closed, a plant can't photosynthesize. During extreme conditions, a plant is forced to close it's stomata to limit water loss, leading to the leaf not cooling itself, and causing carbon dioxide levels to accumulate in the leaf (leaves use stomata to 'breathe' and to cool themselves, exchanging water for carbon dioxide).