Purple stems what does this mean?

LoganSmith

LoganSmith

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Just wanted to know what my plant is telling me.
The stems are a redish/purple color.
any tru input would help.
Thx
 
dangchowser

dangchowser

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I have some purple/redish stems and my plant is fine they have had em for a while im guessing just genetic no big deal im sure
 
GrizzSpitter

GrizzSpitter

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90% chance it's genetic. If you know for a fact that this isn't a genetic trait, I believe it's either a Nitrogen deficiency or nute lockout. Post pics and get advice from one of the people who really know their shit on here.
 
Lacy

Lacy

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My thoughts exactly. Its no big deal. I think sometimes we can over-analyze our plants to death.
From my experiences with growing many of my plants had purplish-red stems and all my plants have been extremely healthy.
dangchowser said:
I have some purple/redish stems and my plant is fine they have had em for a while im guessing just genetic no big deal im sure
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Father Jack

Father Jack

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Probably a lockout of P.


"Phosphorus (P) deficiency:
Figure 11 is severe phosphorus (P) deficiency during flowering. Fan leaves are dark green or red/purple, and may turn yellow. Leaves may curl under, go brown and die. Small-formed buds are another main symptom.
Phosphorus deficiencies exhibit slow growing, weak and stunted plants with dark green or purple pigmentation in older leaves and stems.
Some deficiency during flowering is normal, but too much shouldn't be tolerated. Red petioles and stems are a normal, genetic characteristic for many varieties, plus it can also be a co-symptom of N, K, and Mg-deficiencies, so red stems are not a foolproof sign of P-deficiency. Too much P can lead to iron deficiency.
Purpling: accumulation of anthocyanin pigments; causes an overall dark green color with a purple, red, or blue tint, and is the common sign of phosphate deficiency. Some plant species and varieties respond to phosphate deficiency by yellowing instead of purpling. Purpling is natural to some healthy ornamentals."


Because it is not certain that it's a P deficiency...instead of feeding a P laced nute...try a well rounded fert which will have adequate amounts of P.

Drink!
 
Lacy

Lacy

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:-| huh???

Father Jack said:
Probably a lockout of P.


"Phosphorus (P) deficiency:
Figure 11 is severe phosphorus (P) deficiency during flowering. Fan leaves are dark green or red/purple, and may turn yellow. Leaves may curl under, go brown and die. Small-formed buds are another main symptom.
Phosphorus deficiencies exhibit slow growing, weak and stunted plants with dark green or purple pigmentation in older leaves and stems.
Some deficiency during flowering is normal, but too much shouldn't be tolerated. Red petioles and stems are a normal, genetic characteristic for many varieties, plus it can also be a co-symptom of N, K, and Mg-deficiencies, so red stems are not a foolproof sign of P-deficiency. Too much P can lead to iron deficiency.
Purpling: accumulation of anthocyanin pigments; causes an overall dark green color with a purple, red, or blue tint, and is the common sign of phosphate deficiency. Some plant species and varieties respond to phosphate deficiency by yellowing instead of purpling. Purpling is natural to some healthy ornamentals."


Because it is not certain that it's a P deficiency...instead of feeding a P laced nute...try a well rounded fert which will have adequate amounts of P.

Drink!
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LoganSmith

LoganSmith

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THX
JUST SAW SOMETHING NEW AND WAS LOOKING SEE WHAT IT WAS. I TRY TO REM THAT THIS IS A WED AND THEY GROW WITH NO REAL HELP FROM PPL. ALL THEY NEED IS SOME DIRT, SUN LIGHT, RAIN, AND MABE SOME DEER SHIT. HAHA
THX FOR ALL OF THE INPUT.:bigjoint:
 
Lacy

Lacy

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Thats exactly right. They're a weed and I find if you just use common sense and look after them they grow great.
I remember when i firt started reading about all the different things on this site I came across a 'post' where some one wrote to just kiss....keep it simple stupid
and to a point I have to agree. Your plants look fine buddy.:mrgreen:
LoganSmith said:
THX
JUST SAW SOMETHING NEW AND WAS LOOKING SEE WHAT IT WAS. I TRY TO REM THAT THIS IS A WED AND THEY GROW WITH NO REAL HELP FROM PPL. ALL THEY NEED IS SOME DIRT, SUN LIGHT, RAIN, AND MABE SOME DEER SHIT. HAHA
THX FOR ALL OF THE INPUT.:bigjoint:
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donnieosmond

donnieosmond

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This can also be related to severe temperature changes from the changing of day to night. Most likely everyone else is right and it's genetic though. Looks fine to me.
 
kochab

kochab

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can be genetic.
it can be because of low temps
and it can be because of nute problems

and i have seen seedlings come up with purple tinted stems all the time if you dont germ and plant in soil. So doesw anyone know why seedlings do this?????
 
LoganSmith

LoganSmith

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THE ONLY THING THAT I CAN THINK OF IS I PLACE THIS PLANT (VEG) FROM CFL TO HPS. I HAVE TWO OTHER PLANTS THAT ARE IN FLOWER 12/12 SO I PUT THIS PLANT WITH IT FOR THE 12 HOURS AND PUT IT BACK WITH THE CFLS FOR THE OTHER 12. THE LEAFS ARE A REAL DARK GREEN. I DON'T SEE ANY OTHER ISSUES.
 
kochab

kochab

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we all answered in some form or another.
just try a half dose of plant food with the middle digit being the highest number that you can find (phosperous quantity). If that helps @ all give it another half dose.
 
Micheal Kelso

Micheal Kelso

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I heard it can happen from temp changes of more than 20F - Like if it was 80F in your grow room with the lights on, and 60F when the lights were off...


I have had it happen before and it never seemed to matter...
 
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