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Very small leaves and short node distance on this Biker Billy. Stunted?

StupidJerk

StupidJerk

I started this plant some time in November. It was doing great for a while, then it split very early on and the first split was 3 ways. Eventually I got a little overzealous with the watering, which brought it to the brink of death. I let it dry out and potted it up from the solo cup into a 1 gallon pot. It now just looks strange. The leaves are small and there is a very small distance between nodes. Anyone know what's up with it? Will it grow out of this? I know the Biker Billies are supposed to get big, so I've been pinching the buds when they keep getting pushed out.

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Tighter shot, look how small the foliage is.
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My OW brainstrain looks like your plant as well. Currently gets about 7-8 hrs sun and the rest is from a 400w mh light... Looks normal to me..
 
I've got plants doing the same thing...all of them actually. I started them in November as well and all of the growth is tiny and all the leaves keep growing and then falling off. My inside temps range between 80-90 degrees, on a 18/6 schedule.
 
millworkman said:
Right, but what are your inside temps like? How many hours light?
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70-80. Probably more like 75-85 under the light. I'm on a 18/6 light cycle as well.

It's odd because it is the only plant I have that looks anything like it. Thick stem and tiny leaves. Pretty cool looking though, sort of like a bonsai.
 
Small leaves have several causes, not enough light, some type of infection, over watering, poor soil conditions and powdery mildew are the main ones. Hope you get it sorted out.
 
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