Stunted growth I NEED HELP!!

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BlackClover

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so i have a clone, and its about 20 inches tall and i topped it about 3 weeks ago and it has maybe 1cm growth on both the new tops.. now that's not right.... also i switched fert's and got a little anxious and only did flushing for about 1 week.. the new tops are small skinny deformed leaves.. and there was one small leaf at the base of the stem that turned completely yellow... anyone got advice i need help I'm a 1st timer
 
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Gioganja

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BlackClover said:
so i have a clone, and its about 20 inches tall and i topped it about 3 weeks ago and it has maybe 1cm growth on both the new tops.. now that's not right.... also i switched fert's and got a little anxious and only did flushing for about 1 week.. the new tops are small skinny deformed leaves.. and there was one small leaf at the base of the stem that turned completely yellow... anyone got advice i need help I'm a 1st timer
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your problem is a chronic one amongst new growers. lol get it?

But in all seriousness, you are too zealous. Slow down. Give your plant time to adjust to its medium. Its a clone so its root system is still in development, and giving it nutrients right now could harm it more than benefit it. The growth you see is abnormal because you topped too soon. Only top once you know the plant is healthy and self-sustaining.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO is to not water for 3-4 days; let the medium dry out a bit and force the roots to proliferate. Then, water lightly, waiting 3-4 more days after. Then, after that, you may go ahead and feed with a low-strength solution of grow, micro, and bloom, by Advanced Nutrients. This should get your baby feeling good as new.

TAKE NOTE THAT TOPPING IS AN INJURY. Topping your plant requires recovery. I know you must be excited; we all are. But your plant must be healthy for dank bud to be yours. Patience pays, friend.
 
scroglodyte

scroglodyte

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Gioganja said:
your problem is a chronic one amongst new growers. lol get it?

But in all seriousness, you are too zealous. Slow down. Give your plant time to adjust to its medium. Its a clone so its root system is still in development, and giving it nutrients right now could harm it more than benefit it. The growth you see is abnormal because you topped too soon. Only top once you know the plant is healthy and self-sustaining.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO is to not water for 3-4 days; let the medium dry out a bit and force the roots to proliferate. Then, water lightly, waiting 3-4 more days after. Then, after that, you may go ahead and feed with a low-strength solution of grow, micro, and bloom, by Advanced Nutrients. This should get your baby feeling good as new.

TAKE NOTE THAT TOPPING IS AN INJURY. Topping your plant requires recovery. I know you must be excited; we all are. But your plant must be healthy for dank bud to be yours. Patience pays, friend.
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good post.............sound advice
 
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BlackClover

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haha yeah, well would you like to see what it looks like, i mean i got it when it was about 13 inches tall and it was a little bushy clone probly 2 months old im guessing around there..and then i put it on the 18/6 for about 2 months now..and i have been watering it alot less maybe 1-2 times a week.. at first i was doing about 2-3 times and started reading about root rot- bad stuff hahaha. thanks for the reply
 
jonandkate420

jonandkate420

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ya my plants i topped stopped growing for a few day too. but shit then they kinda exploded! :weed: i had to learn to be patient to, god knows its hard, especially on your first grow!
 
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Gioganja

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BlackClover said:
haha yeah, well would you like to see what it looks like, i mean i got it when it was about 13 inches tall and it was a little bushy clone probly 2 months old im guessing around there..and then i put it on the 18/6 for about 2 months now..and i have been watering it alot less maybe 1-2 times a week.. at first i was doing about 2-3 times and started reading about root rot- bad stuff hahaha. thanks for the reply
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A picture would be great, thanks.
 
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BlackClover

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okay i'll put one on their in a few minutes.. i topped it about 3 weeks ago and it is barely 1cm each top.. and it has deformed leaves growing out of the top and really skinny..
 
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Gioganja

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Those can sometimes happen after topping. remove it later on, about a week from now, once the tops are bigger.
 
SirThunderBud

SirThunderBud

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If you top a plant then immediately put it into 36 hours of darkness and then switch to 12/12 after, the dark period will make up for the injury recovery time of topping. Works everytime for myself...good luck man :leaf:
 
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