Hydro week 3, red stems

[MrGrapeGod]

hey, started a clone on the 1st of the month in a drip system set up. I have my 150 watt light running 18 hours a day 15in away. The plant is lacking Phosphorus i believe due to its red stems(even though the images dont look red, they are a dark deep red) and the lower leaves seem to be slowly declining. The growth is good, but seems stunted, i have noted that the new leaves are growing in slowly. If you agree that i am lacking phosphorus let me know what chemical nutrient i should add. I am using cal-mag plus and pure grow, but neither contain phosphorus. If you disagree with my analysis let me know what you think. Thanks

MrGrapeGod Reviewed by MrGrapeGod on 02-13-2010. Hydro week 3, red stems hey, started a clone on the 1st of the month in a drip system set up. I have my 150 watt light running 18 hours a day 15in away. The plant is lacking Phosphorus i believe due to its red stems(even though the images dont look red, they are a dark deep red) and the lower leaves seem to be slowly declining. The growth is good, but seems stunted, i have noted that the new leaves are growing in slowly. If you agree that i am lacking phosphorus let me know what chemical nutrient i should add. I am Rating: 5

[LOC NAR on probation]

Strain related.

Our Papaya has the red stems and it gets more red when it's cold or when they go into flower. During veg they grow out green and soon change.

They look very good. What starin are they ?

[MrGrapeGod]

It's a Bubba Kush and are you sure about those red stems, because its green at the base, turns to red on the left side of the plant up to the split in the branches where is turns all red besides a few little spots.

If you have input please share

[LOC NAR on probation]

these are nirvana Papaya. they have always been like this when kept at about 70 degrees for the rez temps.

[LOC NAR on probation]

Hawiianxskunkxbigbud mother been hacked on and just a couple red streaks.

[LOC NAR on probation]

Nirvana skunk redhair mother all these are in the same room.

[MrGrapeGod]

Ok, so the red stems isn't something to worry about. Other than that how does the plant look and any advice?

[LOC NAR on probation]

They are looking very nice and good color too. Like to see them when they flower. I have heard alot about bubba kush never tried it. Interested to see how it does.

[MrGrapeGod]

K thanks, today is week 3:

Height: 6in.
Leaves: 12 not counting new leaves that haven't unfolded.

Although it is week three i am leaving the plant in the veg stage for atleast another week in hopes for more growth, this means i will continue with my 18/6 hour light rotation. Enjoy the pictures

[jtsik330]

Doesnt look like many people are chiming in but I've noticed that my plants fan leaves stems get more and more red as I give them more and more nutes. Its okay as far as I know. My ph is adjusted and no delay in growth of anykind. They usually don't get fully red though.