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Stem shrinking
- Thread starter John LOQUE
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I has seen that before in a couple of my plants. I don't think it was shrinking so much as just the part above was growing faster. In any case in a few weeks the stem was pretty much the same diameter throughout.
John LOQUE
Member
So it is not fatal you think ?
Fungi are one of the most common factors when it comes to stem shrinkage. Both root rot and stem rot can be associated with fungus, due mostly to overly wet soil from poor drainage or overwatering. Both the roots and stem become soft, turn brown/black, wilt and die. Let the top inch of soil dry well before watering if its not too late.
In may case it wasn't fatal and didn't cause any issues. However it wouldn't hurt to follow the advice from others about over-watering and possibly that drying skin. From that one pic it doesn't look like it's affecting the plant.
John LOQUE
Member
Yeah but it can't be over-watering because it's in hydro, and the other plants (same bucket) are fine. I've got 6 plants in veg, and the plan is to keep only 4 in the flower room, so the 4 strongest, is this one, one of the biggest, deserves to be choosen?
John LOQUE
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John LOQUE
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Grapefruitroop
Active member
Wow....they are growing FAST! 
My bad, I thought your were in soil, I can't see very well.
John LOQUE
Member
Wow....they are growing FAST!
Yes, i should transfer them into their final location, but i can't for the moment. They are 24 days from seed.
