SmokzAlot
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All that info on color change is great! It's very interesting, but it has nothing to do with the images he posted or the issue of bleeding red plants.. My critical was ALL purple at harvest.. BUT the sap and liquid inside was all clear..
You are correct, you are missing that fact it was in reply to the statement made by Beans on anthocyanins and how he felt it related to his issue. I was showing how it related to veg/visual coloring more than sap coloring. Sorry you missed that. It also pointed out how ph and deficiencies can contribute to sap coloring. Phosphorus playing a big part. Most of us know that is usually what causes purple stems if not a genetic trait of the given strain.
There was relevant material within each post if you were looking for it.
As I see it we have established these facts so far.
1. It has occurred in other gardens
2. Frequency is very low
3. Root pressure is the reason it oozes/bleeds
(bleeding is a common term used in horticulture referring to what oozes from cuts and wounds on most plants, shrubs, and trees)
4. We understand there are 3 basic things in plants that control pigment anthocyanins being one of them present in sap.
5. We also know they can change color based on ph and nute content
So I summarize as it is a common scientific occurrence within the Cannabis species, within common botanical parameters. Also summarizing as a common occurrence with not so common color variations. Also meaning it is also not uncommon as it has appeared in more than two distinct places. Albeit rare.