so, thats the topping part over, but where was the trouble? well, it was there all along lol, the Sativa dominant plant was topped on the 5th - 6th node, whereas the Indica dominant plant was topped on the 4th - 5th internode, now, they both grew at the same rate, in the same conditions, but eversince day one the sativa plant's stem has been turning red from the 4th node upwards, and has become very springy, whereas the Indica plant has kept its stem rigid and green, i'm not sure if the plant is stressed or if its just storing certain hormones, one thing is for sure, it wasnt too happy about being topped at the 5th - 6th node.

This brought me to the conclusion its better to top a plant at the 4th-5th node, now im glad i know, as ive seen and heard people topping at all sorts of places.

I was wondering if anyone knows WHY a plant would do this and whether its a bad thing or not, heres a couple pics, tell me what you think...

See what i mean in this pic..
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Its so springy and bendy....
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.....I can do this...
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Both plants together:
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Abattoir Dream Reviewed by Abattoir Dream on . Topping troubles... right, so about 4 or 5 days ago i topped two plants of two different strains, and they quickly showed signs of growth... heres a few 'day 1' pics; Rating: 5