Leaves turning red/purple

Wvman020

Active Member
What is happening to this plant?
Leaves are changing color.
Can anyone help?

It's in soil, my own mix. 50% top soil 25% perlite 25% peat moss
3 gallon cloth pots.

450watt viparspectra led
Another 250 watts of 2700k led

Was feeding miracle grow 1/4 strength
Cut back miracle grow, changed to Schultz plant food 1/2 strength when I switched to 12/12
Just started tiger bloom 1/2 strength
Lights were at 12 inches.

Temps sitting around 83 and 74
 
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PadawanWarrior

Well-Known Member
So the purpling is caused by P def.?
Ya. P deficiency will cause purpling. When people do cold climates to bring out the purple's, it's basically a slight P deficiency in a way. But purpling is also genetic. Cold temps make it harder for the plants to access the P.

Those buds look like they're in peak flower so they're demanding lots of P right now.
 

Wvman020

Active Member
First, stop flushing. Next try a half strength feeding and wait a few days. No more Miracle Gro. Look for a lower nitrogen feed.
Also, can I ask about proper flushing?
I have 3 gallons pots, I ran a little over a gallon thru. With maybe a quart or so of runoff.
 
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