I inherited a damaged lady (cougar) and it needs a man who knows how to satisfy her

BonesBuds

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So, update for you all. This cougar is stretching, but the clenched fist issue of the newer fan leaves continues.
I was able to pull it out of its original container (while dry) and add new amounts of fox farms ocean soil. This to help bring fresh nutes
I was unable to locate bugs or mold/mildew.
I read online that nitrogen deficiencies can cause clenching of the leaves... so I've given this plant multiple rounds of FF 6-4-4 in hopes that it helps (which each watering).
She is an old lady for sure. Already 3 and 1/2 months old and is now just stretching as a result of switching to 12-12 light schedule, and is showing bud sights as well.

I'll continue my experiment and see if it rebounds, but my question for the group is... will the product at the end be worth it? If the plant is damaged, will it produce cruddy product, or just less of it? Thoughts?
 

BonesBuds

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That's well beyond Cougar. I'd rate that plant at least a Leopard.

Age 22-29: Lynx
Age 30-39: Puma
Age 40-49: Cougar
Age 50-59: Jaguar
Age 60-68: Panther
Age 69: Pussycat
Age 70-79: Cheetah
Age 80-89: Leopard
Age 90-99: Tiger
Age 100+: Lion
You're absolutely right, and thanks for the chuckle!
As is, this LEOPARD first sprouted back in July, and here we are in early November and she is just (within the past week) receiving 12-12 light. She was receiving 18/6 her entire life because she was in the same tent with a bunch of autos. it took a toll on her... she is like a hooker with to many miles and is hanging loose. haha
 

Nope_49595933949

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You're absolutely right, and thanks for the chuckle!
As is, this LEOPARD first sprouted back in July, and here we are in early November and she is just (within the past week) receiving 12-12 light. She was receiving 18/6 her entire life because she was in the same tent with a bunch of autos. it took a toll on her... she is like a hooker with to many miles and is hanging loose. haha
Wtf?
There's nothing wrong with vegging a plant that long, as long as you care for it.
 

Blue brother

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Aw mate I would give up on that plant, get yourself some good value but cheap seeds and start again.

No offence what so ever meant here, it’s obvious you’re a beginner, and seeing as you’ve got her into that shape, I doubt ur gonna be the dude to fix her in a timely manner.
Chalk this one up to experience and learn from it, say a prayer for her and feed her into the compost heap.

sorry this isn’t the answer you were looking for

edit: as to what I expect the outcome of flowering this plant to be. I think it Will most probably want to self pollinate, and if it survives long enough to do so the weed will be full of seeds and devoid of any notable quality
 

BonesBuds

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Aw mate I would give up on that plant, get yourself some good value but cheap seeds and start again.

No offence what so ever meant here, it’s obvious you’re a beginner, and seeing as you’ve got her into that shape, I doubt ur gonna be the dude to fix her in a timely manner.
Chalk this one up to experience and learn from it, say a prayer for her and feed her into the compost heap.

sorry this isn’t the answer you were looking for

edit: as to what I expect the outcome of flowering this plant to be. I think it Will most probably want to self pollinate, and if it survives long enough to do so the weed will be full of seeds and devoid of any notable quality
Thanks Blue Brother! To be honest, I am relatively new. Its only been a few harvests for me and I began this journey once it became legal to do so (in my state).
Each grow has thrown new challenges. I also agree, if to stressed it may attempt to self pollinate... possibly through a flip in sex or becoming a hermie? I've actually had that happen once in the past.
 

Blue brother

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Thanks Blue Brother! To be honest, I am relatively new. Its only been a few harvests for me and I began this journey once it became legal to do so (in my state).
Each grow has thrown new challenges. I also agree, if to stressed it may attempt to self pollinate... possibly through a flip in sex or becoming a hermie? I've actually had that happen once in the past.
We were all beginners at one point mate, things like this happen, I killed many plants in my earlier years, usually due to letting rockwool dry out. It’s important to not let it put you off, you learn something new on every grow.

yeah I think it’s like a natural defence to ensure future generations, when they’re upset they will often “hermie” in an attempt to spread some seed. I’d hate for that to happen when you maybe had other plants in the room as the poorly plant can pollinate your other females
 

BonesBuds

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We were all beginners at one point mate, things like this happen, I killed many plants in my earlier years, usually due to letting rockwool dry out. It’s important to not let it put you off, you learn something new on every grow.

yeah I think it’s like a natural defence to ensure future generations, when they’re upset they will often “hermie” in an attempt to spread some seed. I’d hate for that to happen when you maybe had other plants in the room as the poorly plant can pollinate your other females
Good news is, this one plant is isolated and there is no fear of it pollinating other females. I will let this go a bit further just to see what happens but if it doesn't rebound I'll abandon ship.
It is stretching, so clearly she wants to survive! I hate the idea of ending her journey :(
 

Tolerance Break

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Good news is, this one plant is isolated and there is no fear of it pollinating other females. I will let this go a bit further just to see what happens but if it doesn't rebound I'll abandon ship.
It is stretching, so clearly she wants to survive! I hate the idea of ending her journey :(
The thing about pollen is it has evolved to travel very easily. You better have several degrees of separation, as well as changing clothes and washing hands before entering another room.

Don't bother feeling bad for her. The whole point of the plants life is to spread its genes and the reality of growing weed to get high involves sexually frustrating them as much as possible before killing them.
 

BonesBuds

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The thing about pollen is it has evolved to travel very easily. You better have several degrees of separation, as well as changing clothes and washing hands before entering another room.

Don't bother feeling bad for her. The whole point of the plants life is to spread its genes and the reality of growing weed to get high involves sexually frustrating them as much as possible before killing them.
You make a great point! The fact that we frustrate them sexually on purpose... to produce product we ultimately want... yeesh, that sounds like the wife who does the same to me until I "contribute around the house". haha
 
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