โจ Fairytale Leaves & Phenotype Magic
Welcome to flowering, where potential meets reality.
Both Gelonade phenos are stepping into this new phase with vigor, balance, and beauty โ but one of them is telling a very special story.
๐ Pheno #2: The Leaf Dancer
This pheno has leaves that defy convention โ opening in a structure that resembles a human hand folding out from the palm, each finger unfurling in elegant rhythm.
Imagine:
โข Three central โfingersโ
โข Each outer one splitting into three more
โข Forming a seven-pointed star, nested within a trinity of growth
Itโs not a mutation that hinders โ itโs a genetic flourish.
A dance of symmetry, expression, and vitality. ๐ฟ
These arenโt just leaves. Theyโre art.
๐ผ๏ธ Weโve captured this in photos and video โ no filter needed. Just nature doing its finest work.
Plant Stats โ Week 1 Flower / Week 5 from Seed:
โข Height: approximately 40 cm
โข Light Intensity (PPFD): 766 ยตmol/mยฒ/s
โข Temperature: 31ยฐC
โข Humidity: 50%
โข VPD: 2.23 kPa
โข EC: 0.6
โข pH: 6.1
Despite slightly high temps and VPD, the girls are loving it. Theyโre adapting, stretching slightly, and showing excellent turgor and coloration.
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๐ง Nutrition & Soil Strategy
This run is driven by a super soil base, and itโs doing the heavy lifting. Thatโs why weโre keeping the water feed light and strategic.
๐ฆ Current Feed (per liter):
โข Aptus Regulator โ 0.15 ml
โ Strengthens cell walls, improves nutrient flow
โข Aptus CalMag Boost โ 0.25 ml
โ Supports structure and photosynthesis
โข Aptus Top Booster โ 0.25 ml (new this week)
โ Prepares for flower, encourages early bloom structure
โ ๏ธ No All-In-One Liquid now
โ The slow-release pellets in the soil cover the macro-nutrient demands.
โ This keeps EC low (~0.6) and prevents salt buildup.
Weโre letting the soil biome + amendments guide the bulk of nutrition. Water is a carrier, not a crutch.
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Why Switch from Start Booster to Top Booster?
Start Booster = roots & early leaf
Top Booster = flower signal + potassium focus
This switch marks the turning point:
Roots are now established, and itโs time to nudge the girls toward blooming, gently and with precision.
Top Booster also enhances:
โข Early bud site formation
โข Transition metabolism
โข Potassium availability for cell expansion
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Gear Check
Everything is tuned in and working in harmony:
โข Lights: Future of Grow LED + ThinkGrow Model One
โข Controllers: TrolMaster Tent-X + Spider Farmer GGS
โข Airflow:
โข Two 6โ carbon-filtered exhaust fans
โข One 6โ filtered intake
โข Controlled by both ecosystems
All this tech = manual precision + automated consistency
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๐ฎ What to Expect Next
Weโre not seeing pistils yet, but the structure is shifting.
Nodes are spacing. Branches are reaching. Energy is focusing upward.
Hereโs what we might expect in Week 2 Flower:
โข First signs of pistils
โข Shift in leaf texture
โข Possible terpene expression (early scent)
โข Stretch phase (up to 2x height)
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The Fairytale of Pheno #2
Sometimes, a single plant will speak louder than others.
Pheno #2 is doing just that, not with speed or size, but with shape, rhythm, and elegance.
The leaves whisper a story:
Of lineage, light, and mystery.
Of something old reborn in a new form.
Of a garden that listens, and a grower who sees.
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๐ Final Thoughts
This isnโt just a grow.
Itโs a living exploration of genetics, care, and love.
As the Gelonades move toward flower, weโre watching not just for yield, but for expression. For surprises. For beauty in all forms.
Week 1 of flower is quiet, but underneath, everything is shifting.
Letโs walk slowly. Observe closely. Love fully.
And letโs see what Week 2 has to say ๐ธ
With love and green respect,
DD (Dogdoctor) & The Gelonade Girls
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youโre curious about the tech Iโm using, check out these links:
โข Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more โ Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/
โข Environmental control & automation โ TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/
โข Advanced LED lighting โ Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/
โข Root and growth nutrition โ Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/
โข Nutrient systems & boosters โ Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/
โข Soil & substrate excellence โ PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
โข Curing and storage โ Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/
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Weโve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonโt want to miss the next steps, letโs push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letโs celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself, and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will give back in ways you could never imagine.
๐ Growers love to all ๐