Guys we have to get on top of this triploid-polyploid-whorled phytolaxy confusion.... the 3 branches per node is WHORLED. Polyploid may or may not even manifest itself physically.

The whorled purple star I'v got has FINALLY shown just a tiny bit of side branch development but already I think 3 weeks into flower... looking very purple... but honestly a bit of a lame lanky stick. I'll get some pics if the side growth becomes anything more than lil buddies.
stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on . Everyone loves a FREAK... the mutant thread! Hey all! I have a couple oddballs in the garden that I'd like to share with you. I hate my camera. These are all fairly common mutations you will see if you grow long enough. The one I never got a good pic of is partial albinism, so if anyone has one to share, by all means, do! #1: It's a White Rhino about a 3 weeks to a month from seed... Self topped early... Not from pinching or damage or stress, it just split. #2: This is a Purple Star plant about the same age. It started out with Rating: 5