Purple Thunder / Bhut Jolokia x (PdN x Bonda Ma Jacques)

I have decided to start a dedicated Grow Log for
the Purple Thunder Bhut Jolokia hybrid.

It made its first appearance in 2015:
"This coloration might be the result of the intense
light on these red Bhuts, but only 2/6 show the trait.
If it is a cross,the only purple-y plant near the bhut
was Trippa's Mystery Cross. All of these seeds from
the same pod:"

 

[PaulG]

Focus is a little wonky, but the plant looks really great.

 

[Glen_]

My camera isn't nearly as nice as yours Paul.

 

[PaulG]

My camera isn't nearly as nice as yours Paul.

I just use my iPhone 6. Not the best camera
due to being an older model, but it does okay.
I like taking close-ups through a Hastings Triplet
loupe.

 

[dragonsfire]

I use the iPhone6, takes great pictures, check your settings and make sure you have TIFF and max quality settings.

 

[PaulG]

I use the iPhone6, takes great pictures, check your settings and make sure you have TIFF and max quality settings.

Thanks, Neil, I'll check that for sure.
 
later: My phone only has the native
camera app, so limited to jpeg compression.
No settings for Tiff. etc.

 

[dragonsfire]

DL "ProCamera" if its not already on it. The "Camera" version is very basic.

 

[Randers2]

Hello everyone! 
 
I haven't updated sooner but my Purple Thunder F4 Yellow/Caramel was started from seed on 02/01/21. 
 
Here is a pic from today. Coming along nicely! 
 

 

[PaulG]

Hello everyone! 
 
I haven't updated sooner but my Purple Thunder F4 Yellow/Caramel was started from seed on 02/01/21. 
 
Here is a pic from today. Coming along nicely! 
 

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Really nice looking start, Randy!
 
Beautiful foliage color.

 

[PaulG]

Purple Thunder F4 yellow and Purple Thunder Panama GH F6 Yellow Lava:

 

[PaulG]

Four of the final five that made the cut.
The fifth is also an F4:

 
Closer look:

 

[HeatMiser]

Four of the final five that made the cut.
The fifth is also an F4:
 
Closer look:
 

 
Nice plants Paul!
 
Here's mine. Awesome plant all around:

 

[PaulG]

 
Nice plants Paul!
 
Here's mine. Awesome plant all around:

That is a great specimen, HM.
Those leaves are big and beautiful.

 

[PtMD989]

Those plants are looking good, they are massive compared to mine [emoji106][emoji16]. My Lava Red and Hemi Orange are 3 times the size of my purple leaf plant. All 3 varieties were sowed on the same day [emoji848].


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[Randers2]

I am absolutely in love with the way this plant looks
 
 

 

[sknxvll]

I am absolutely in love with the way this plant looks
 
 

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That's beautiful!!!   

 

[dragonsfire]

Love the Color !!

 

[PtMD989]

Saweeet[emoji106]


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[PaulG]

I am absolutely in love with the way this plant looks
 

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That plant is textbook, Randy! What a beautiful
shade of purple, and so uniform. Your TLC is
showing, buddy!

 

[Randers2]

Thank you everyone. I'm definitely having a grand Ole time jumping back into the garden. I missed it oh so much as well as this community.

 

[Randers2]

Hey gang!
 
Sorry for posting yet again so soon. But this time I have a question that I'm hoping to get some opinions on. 
 
Here's some more progress on the plant in my iDOO system. I'm getting close to zero vertical growth, but the leaves are getting GINORMOUS. I have a "can't see the plant through the leaves" situation.  
 
Question is, should I cut back some of the bottom leaves? Will the plant refocus some energy into growing new foliage or height? Or should I just leave it as is?