Bad soil there friend. No pearlite, no drainage = big problems. You should have let them alone, try not to go slicing and dicing the first time around. LST Low Stress Training read and learn about it if you don't already know it's a great technique for closet cases. Words of wisdom i received was to take is slow and persevere. Before you post up looking for answers show us that you have done your research. (unless your growing autoflower you aint seeing sex for a while my friend)

Best of luck and happy growing.

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