seedling problem?

[space cadet]

I have a feminized sensi star seedling that is on its second set of true leaves. it is basking under a big 125 watt cfl. the second set of true leaves started out green and the tips still are... but the rest of both the leaves ar purple. why could this be? right now my plant is sitting in foxfarm ocean forest with added perlite. anyone know why it has this purple on the leaves and is it a problem? sorry no camera.

 

[Tunefull]

Hi m8

Some strains are more inclined to go purple(There sold with purple in the name)Maybe you have one of these(No idea how purple it would look/grow tho))


More commenly(well least for me)
Is cold weather



I am sure the others be about to give u a better answer soon*smiles*

 

[sproutco]

Green leaves with purple on them sounds like phosphorus deficiency.

If there is enough p in the soil, then here are some reasons why this might be happening:
>too cold
>ph not right; what is the ph of the water your using?
>overwatering/root trouble

If you corrected/eliminated everything on this list and the problem continues, try applying 1/4 teaspoon 20-20-20 or similar high p fert per gallon of water

 

[grandmesajoker]

hey buddy. u need to start those lil ones out in a neutral soil. not a hot one like ffof! its too late now but keep it in mind for next time. good luck and grow on!

 

[Dr. Dank]

hey buddy. u need to start those lil ones out in a neutral soil. not a hot one like ffof! its too late now but keep it in mind for next time. good luck and grow on!

ive started seeds in ocean forest lots of times, never had a problem...what are your temps like? are you using tap water?

 

[420KushMaster]

around 75 is a good temp

right now my stems are turning purple becuz its getting real cold. are your tems purple or just the leaf?

 

[grandmesajoker]

ive started seeds in ocean forest lots of times, never had a problem...what are your temps like? are you using tap water?

Each time ive started in hot soil its done a little burn and stunted the growth but nothing TOO serious. my experience w/ seedling soil is much better

 

[newbieb]

does anyone know what soil is good for starting seeds

 

[MynameStitch]

miracle grow seed start mixture or any mixture that is light on nturients for seedlings

but make sure if its got peat moss you must make sure its adjusted for the ph, like add lime or making sure the brand has lime in it or you will get issues.

Purple leaves from seedlings can be caused by overwatering cold temps and the start of damping off and to strong of certin nutrients in the soil.