Is this odd?

[Woody76]

I’ve got a couple of Green Gelato Autos (RQS) in soil, same age, same - well, everything. I noticed today the stems on one have a reddish hue, while the other is green. Is it weird or just genetic traits of one variety more dominant in one of the plants? Data sheet identifies them as 55% Sativa, 40% Indica, and 5% Ruderalis.

The one with the reddish stems was a slow starter - her tap root was growing up instead of down. Part of my first grow, I didn’t recognize that was the issue for a couple days. In the last two weeks, she has caught up with the other in size - but it looks like 10-12 days behind in maturity as we move through flowering.

 

[golfnrl]

The cause of red stems is an ongoing debate. It could be genetics, it could be kind of a light burn similar to a sunburn for humans. It could be something else.

Check this out. https://www.growweedeasy.com/what-causes-red-stems-in-cannabis-plants

I have some red stems but I don't have any of the issues listed in that article. Doesn't seem to affect the quality of the end product.

 

[Bluey]

I get red stems on some and not on others. I grow in coco and my biggest problem appears to be cal deficiency with too much N, so calcium nitrate is ruled out.

 

[Allenpro]

Seems like I have red stems on almost all the plants I grow, I think its just genetics unless you see other problems

 

[Mollisol]

I get red and green stems on different plants and sometimes on the same plant

It doesn't seem to matter either way. I would not stress over it.

 

[Woody76]

Thanks all for your responses. It just threw me because I tend these plants daily and did not notice this. I’m not seeing any issues so I’ll chill. I don’t want to count my buds until they’re dried, but I suspect I’ll be more relaxed with the next grow!

 

[Mollisol]

Your good man! Have a smoke and watch some cartoons!