...yeah I don't know where I got the idea of transplanting auto's...d'oh! lol....I use coco/perlite mix in fabric pots matethanks dude.transplanting a no no with autos. bet thats ur problem. always into final pot from the start. topping and lst dont set u back anytime. or effect growth or stall an auto in anyway, if done at the correct time mate. its all about the soil what do u use? happy growing.