Stunted Cannabis Growth
Stunted growth is when your plant stops progressing — not just slow, but nearly frozen. Almost always root-related or a major stress.
What it looks like
- ●No new growth for 2+ weeks
- ●Tiny leaves that don't expand
- ●Plant looks permanently young
Quick diagnostic checks
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Plant diagnostic essentials
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Causes ranked by likelihood
1. Root-bound or root damage
Most commonSigns
- ●Plant needs transplanting
- ●Water runs through without absorbing
Fix
- ✓Transplant carefully to larger pot
2. Severe pH lockout
CommonSigns
- ●Runoff pH way off
- ●Multiple deficiencies
Fix
- ✓Flush and reset pH
3. Nute burn recovery
CommonSigns
- ●Burned tips on many leaves
- ●Recently flushed
Fix
- ✓Wait it out — plant will recover over 2-3 weeks
⚠️When to worry
Stalled veg = delayed flower = less yield. Diagnose fast.
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