Another Phosphorous deficiency

[wtpisdc]

Ive got a plant starting to bud
unknown strand
the stems are starting to purple
not too bad though

should actions be taken or is it fine?
if so what do you suggest?
:rastasmoke:

wtpisdc Reviewed by wtpisdc on 01-30-2008. Another Phosphorous deficiency Ive got a plant starting to bud unknown strand the stems are starting to purple not too bad though should actions be taken or is it fine? if so what do you suggest? :rastasmoke: Rating: 5

[Mr. Clandestine]

What's the pH of your soil, and what nutrients are you currently feeding it? Make sure before you start treating for any deficiency that salt-buildup or an extreme pH aren't causing the problems/deficiencies.

Purple stems are also sometimes caused by genetics and many times by temperature. Since you are unsure of the genetics, we'll just leave that alone. I can't tell a whole lot by looking at your picture, but I can recommend again that you don't start treating for a P deficiency that you might not have. Check everything else first, then treat for a deficiency if all else checks out alright.

I sometimes see purple stems in seedlings, even with quality genetics, but generally attribute it to environmental factors and not the strain itself. Typically, a P deficiency is the problem when it happens in flowering.

[wtpisdc]

im pretty sure this isnt the genetics, its in its 2nd gen of budding, its never shown this b4 until about 2 weeks or 3 weeks ago. its 65 in the grow area, and i give it potassium every other day or so to help the budding. thats about it. idk what the pH levels are, i dont have a pH tester yet.

[gainesvillegreen]

im pretty sure this isnt the genetics, its in its 2nd gen of budding, its never shown this b4 until about 2 weeks or 3 weeks ago. its 65 in the grow area, and i give it potassium every other day or so to help the budding. thats about it. idk what the pH levels are, i dont have a pH tester yet.

Are the temperatures the same as the first time? Cooler temperatures can also bring out the colors of plants as well.

Without a pH tester, you cannot discern if you simply need more P or if your pH is out of whack. As Mr. Clandestine said, when your pH strays from ideal, the nutrients cannot be absorbed by the plant. Most of the time, when a deficiency starts to show, it is due to pH problems.

[CultureCherryPopper]

It doesn't look like any real deficiency is there. I've read and experienced that purple stems can also be a result of stress. When did you trim away all the lower foliage? If it was recently I would say that could the reason for your purple stems.

[stinkyattic]

Those plants look healthy. Oddly pruned, but healthy.
The pot with the built-in tray should be replaced by a slightly larger pot with much better drainage.

[Wobster]

Oddly pruned, he he he. Looks a bit like a palm tree, cool!

[hybridlove420]

purple stems seem to come and go all the time. ive got a 1/2 purple stem on a 2-week seedling, and several purply leafstems in my flower room.

its one of those symptoms that seems to fall into such a broad range of benign problems that it usually means very little