Help New Growth Turning Brown After Topping!!

[Forest Bump]

Hey All,

I topped a few of my plants the other day and the new growth has turned brown....

Does anyone know what causes this and how to fix??

 

[Rasterman]

I'm just guessing... I read that you should leave a 3/4" stump to prevent infection. So I guess that's one possibility. But I noticed similar coloration elsewhere on the plant. How often are you watering, and what have you fed it so far?

 

[Forest Bump]

I'm watering once a week with nutrients.

So far I give half the recommended amount of,

House & Garden Soil A, Soil B, Amino Treatment, Root Excelerator Gold.

Both plants have since bounced back and are doing well.

Does it sound like I am underwatering? Tried a new medium and seems to hold water longer.

 

[Rasterman]

I was thinking maybe you were overwatering, actually, but it's just a guess - not knowing anything about your grow. I would suggest you stick with water-only for awhile to see if it clears up. Your plant otherwise looks healthy and if it's getting too much nutes, that might tell you.

 

[Forest Bump]

Thank you for the advice! I'll give it just water for a bit. Appreciate the help.