The Hexapus's Garden

Thanks for the compliments Kriaze. I went and had a second look at the picture of the Mama Thai- kinda squinted my eyes and pretended to be someone else, somewhere far away (I do that a lot so I have quite a bit of practice in that dept.) and I sort of see what you mean. She does look 'ok' -ish.
You'll just have to take my word for it. She actually looks like crap on this end. Growth is almost at a full stop now. I've grown the Mama Thai for a couple years now almost and this isn't the normal look at all.
Having said that- I'm not worried about it. And no need for anyone to think that they detect a 'lamenting' sound. I'm just curious about it all. And it really shouldn't be difficult to find the source of the problem. If my clones will root I'll be doing some side by side experiments on the Mama Thai and try to get to the bottom of this.
 
Oddly enough i have been researching on this droopy leaf thing you have cause i still want to know what is up with that just incase i ever run into it again and i came across a couple things one being that it could be high ph and a 2nd saying low ph and then i ran back to a link you provided me with so long ago and I just got so spun around i had to take a break from that research i hate when bits contridict other bits. It confuses me a lot lol. Keep us all informed on how she goes now that you raised the ph. I am really interested to see if that does the trick.
 
I've heard a couple people, including VillageIdiot- who seems to have a lot growing knowledge, blame the wilty droopy syndrome on 'ph swings'. I tend to respect VI's opinion. But I'll do some testing on the issues. I really don't think there has been much 'ph swinging' going on at my place- especially in the last month or more during which I've been closely monitoring ph -while trying to bump it up slightly higher. Really this should be quite easy to test. Just have to get some clones rooted...
 
There were no hairs AK. That was about the extent of it, one or two of those somewhat pointy things that I could find on the whole plant. I'll take another look in the next couple days and see what has developed.
 
I'm still trying to decipher that one, Mr Gypsy. You've got me working here... I went back looking through my photos but couldn't find that picture.:hmmmm: I could have sworn it was the pot labelled 'GB' that I borrowed????
Just a quick flyby to throw food and water to the harem. Didn't have much time for photos or anything.

The Thai Stick still unsexed though the thing that looks like a calyx is somewhat longer and pointier.
The plants with the flush/ph adjustment are looking much improved. Whether it's the flush or the raise in ph levels, or both, I'm not sure.
One more (Thai Stick) cutting rooted.
Nice to have these small victories in the battle here.
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New growth on Mama Thai starting to straighten out. :thumb:
 
I'm jealous of untopped plants. I top with great reluctance. But I have to most times to avoid runaways and uneven plants and chaos during my absences. It also helps with lower branching so I can take cuttings sooner. I think (?) At any rate- it's stressful watching those plants shoot for the ceiling while I sit there stressing out and asking them nicely to please make side branches soon.
 
I know the feeling, Weasel. I wish I had the room just to let one go for 2-3 months to do it's thing.. Just one.
I don't think I could stop myself from playing around tho'..
 
Walking past to get to my Callanetics studio and I spotted the lights on, so I stopped. Always a good laugh and a lot of learning going on here, and today's no exception.

High guys. :ciao:

Congrats on the small victory. May you have many more so you can breathe easier. :hugs:

Gotta run. I've been dawdling long enough now. Later Weaselcracker.
 
Weaselcracker said:
I'm jealous of untopped plants. I top with great reluctance. But I have to most times to avoid runaways and uneven plants and chaos during my absences. It also helps with lower branching so I can take cuttings sooner. I think (?) At any rate- it's stressful watching those plants shoot for the ceiling while I sit there stressing out and asking them nicely to please make side branches soon.
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Not that I am any expert with cannibus, but I have no choice but to take those pretty tops for clones. I just don't have the headroom, and I want more growing tips, which means wider plants. I learned this from you and VI.

BTW, your Thai clone is SO PRETTY!:thumb:
 
Speaking of clones... I'm going to have to try cloning in water with an aquarium bubbler. I lost ALL my last BBL clones in the dome with soil, due to mites and fungus. I have all the equipment I need but something to keep the clones upright in the water while I tickle their toes with bubbles! Going to try and find some scrap of Styrofoam in one of my scary corners. I saw a method buried in this site about using styro as a flotation device.
 
I'm starting to get a similar leaf curl on my bubba kush.. 11 days of no water is why for me...
 
GrizzWald said:
I'm starting to get a similar leaf curl on my bubba kush.. 11 days of no water is why for me...
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Yikes, Mate! If you have to be away that long, put a clear plastic bag over her while you are away!
 
Home whole time :rofl: gnats... Today first time to go and get weapons needed...
 
GrizzWald said:
Home whole time :rofl: gnats... Today first time to go and get weapons needed...
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Fungus gnats are easy. Put dryer sheets on the soil, or a 1" layer of fine sand on the soil. The grubs live in the soil and when they come up for air, they will be shredded by the edges on the sand. The dryer sheets repel the adults.

Fungus gnat grubs eat roots, not the leaves and buds. So the defensive efforts have to be focused there. The adults dont eat anyhting, If memory serves. Just mate and lay eggs. And generally fly around, being annoying.
 
AKgramma said:
Fungus gnats are easy. Put dryer sheets on the soil, or a 1" layer of fine sand on the soil. The grubs live in the soil and when they come up for air, they will be shredded by the edges on the sand. The dryer sheets repel the adults.

Fungus gnat grubs eat roots, not the leaves and buds. So the defensive efforts have to be focused there. The adults dont eat anyhting, If memory serves. Just mate and lay eggs. And generally fly around, being annoying.
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This is the first I've heard of using dryer sheets. Would they have to be scented then? I can't deal with scented myself, but this is a nice piece of info for others. I use misquito dunks, sprinkled over the surface to be activated at watering, or soaked in water overnight before watering the pots. Keep that up for a month and no gnats.
 
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