Nute problem or just getting old...

[Megatron]

I have two OG Kush clones as some of you might know. I noticed that some of the leaves, no particular pattern, are spiraling. Its hard to explain, they are twisted in a spiral shape. I was told by my local hydro guy that this is a sign of genetics getting to old. he asked if it was a clone and if it was over three yrs old. It is I replyed and he said that is prolly your problem. That plants can deform a little in that same manner, if they are getting old. i.e. a clone of a clone of a clone ect. Any one ever experience this when dealing with clone only, or older genetics?

Also I might add that the leaves dont have any legions, burn marks, or chlorosis, just the occasional spiral leave. And on the leaves, it will only happens to the middle finger, not the other 4-6 fingers on the leaves. weird, i know.... laterz..

Megatron Reviewed by Megatron on 08-22-2007. Nute problem or just getting old... I have two OG Kush clones as some of you might know. I noticed that some of the leaves, no particular pattern, are spiraling. Its hard to explain, they are twisted in a spiral shape. I was told by my local hydro guy that this is a sign of genetics getting to old. he asked if it was a clone and if it was over three yrs old. It is I replyed and he said that is prolly your problem. That plants can deform a little in that same manner, if they are getting old. i.e. a clone of a clone of a clone ect. Rating: 5

[Megatron]

I think they are deffinatley coming along now. Check this out, before and after....

[Megatron]

Here are some current pics.... And no i have not cut the pot rim down to soil level yet, but at least i have the main stem whole sealed! :thumbsup:

[Megatron]

They'll be up tonight... And she will do her little cat walk for ya to!!! hahahaaa

[stinkyattic]

Anytime, I'm looking forward to seeing some fresh glamour shots of that bitch!

[Chronisseur]

I put a rivet in my core then a twist tie around it, and two weeks later, it's worked PERFECT!
Hopefully it doesnt break down and hurt my girl, but it's worth the experiment I guess~

[stinkyattic]

I use bulldog binder clips to seal stems.
Your pH in soil is far more important than you ppm; you need to pick up some liquid indicator and get your nutes and soil to about 6.7 +- .2
That looks nothing like mine; as I said, mine's the old-ass cut and looks weird as shit. Yours is a more recent hybrid- you said with something purple-

[Megatron]

Thanks stinky, I will do that. The water I have strait from the faucet is about 7.0, and is about 200 PPM with out nutes. So with the nutes I will be right at 400PPM, and at 7.0 PH. I will try this for the next couple of weeks, and post pics as things progress. I have just been using plain water with out any nutes so far, due to the soil having some already. But now that its taking them in I will start using the nutes I have with the next watering. Hey stinky, does this OG Kush plant resemble your in any way? Also what is the best way to seal that open stem? I have always just left it like that and had no issues, but I dont want top start having issue now so....

[Megatron]

Thanks for the response stinky, and good morning to you as well!

Well the soil is Fox farm, and the water PH that i used was about 6.0. I dont have a soil reading of the PH yet, will get that and post it. The clone is under a 400watt MH, and the temps and humidity are perfect. 75 degrees, and about 60% humidity.

here is a pic of the soil im using.

[stinkyattic]

Mornin' megatron.
The pic of the deformity on the small leaves looks like nothing more than physical damage.
I see that on that clone, you have exposed the hollow core of the main stem- get that sealed up right away. It's very dangerous to expose to the possibility of disease.
I also see signs that your plant would like some more light or less water.
And it's too deep in its pot. Cut the rim down to no more than an inch above the soil surface.
There's some weird wrinkling going on; please tell us about your soil- type and pH.