Hey forum friends -

Here is a Christmas Eve EVE update! I have purchased saucers to go under my plants for much easier runoff drainage. Not much of a change there, but it looks cleaner and is MUCH easier to empty the runoff!

First picture is the current plants/recent growth with the new saucers under them. You can also, unfortunately, see some of the nutrient deficiency that I am dealing with in the leaves. I am continuing to try to combat this. Any help or suggestions is MORE than welcome. I do believe it is a Calcium deficiency and am treating it with Humboldt Sea Cal at about 4 mL/gallon of water.

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More exciting (at least for me) - I pruned and topped for the first time! I was hesitant to stress the plants and do both the pruning and the topping during the same session, but I figured I'd jump right in and go for it - like I've said many times, I just can't keep my hands off! So, it's been about 24 hours since the topping, and the pictures include the new double tops on both of my ladies! I was so happy to arrive home from work this evening and find them growing!

Pruned plant -
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New tops growing! -
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My question for the experts today: In regards to collecting runoff/excess water that drips out the bottom of my pots after watering - is it ok to keep 100% of that, as long as it's pH tested? I feel like I am dumping a gallon or 2 of nutrient water down the drain per week, and reusing it would save some money. Also, again, any tips or helpful info regarding the Calcium deficiency in my plants would be much appreciated, too!

Happy Holidays, my friends!