Pants Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 So never seen this. Over the last couple of days this has been happening. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Baas Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Thats actully crazy. Off the top of my head I cant think of anything besides a porcupine that debarks hope its not one. Would love to know what else could do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemic Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Snails 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnob Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 17 minutes ago, Totemic said: Snails That's crazy weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weskush Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 That's a first for me also. With the bark removed, the plant is suppose to die right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 35 minutes ago, Weskush said: That's a first for me also. With the bark removed, the plant is suppose to die right? Like ringing a tree, Stops the flow of nutrients and the protective coating Not sure cannabis is the same though. Maybe a cutworm? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jay Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I think it could be a small house mouse or something along those lines/mole/rat. Unlike ringbarking trees, water and nutrients for cannabis flow up the internal part of the stem, so it should not be a problem. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Baas Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Chris Jay said: I think it could be a small house mouse or something along those lines/mole/rat. Unlike ringbarking trees, water and nutrients for cannabis flow up the internal part of the stem, so it should not be a problem. This is interesting. As mentioned I know porcupines do it and a porcupine is a rodent. So your rodent guess is probably spot on. Plus I think I can see little teeth marks. Nice one. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jay Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Dont hurt the porcupine and just piss him off by raising your pot a couple inches. Also consider covering the bottom of the stem because the removal of the out layer will effect nutrient uptake, especially in the cold. Edited August 24, 2021 by Chris Jay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 46 minutes ago, Chris Jay said: nutrients for cannabis flow up the internal part of the stem, so it should not be a problem. I had thought so too, 42 minutes ago, The Grass Baas said: This is interesting. As mentioned I know porcupines do it and a porcupine is a rodent. So your rodent guess is probably spot on. Plus I think I can see little teeth marks. Nice one. Most probably the case, and fully agree here too Unless you have a mate who is really into his practical jokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I dont know many plants, that you can snap in half, and grab duct tape and join the branch back macgyver style, and the next day, she is praying the lights again, getting a bigger harvest on that branch too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 On close inspection it does indeed look like teeth marks. Luckily she doesn’t seem to mind it yetSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 So t think it’s a porcupine as that pot is the size of a cigarette box and the plant is upright every morning. Prob a field mouseSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jay Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 That is amazing ,stem that size in a pot so small. Nice growing. Probably just a outsider marsupial doing some stem art on something so interesting. Yip a porcupine might have knocked it over ( top heavy ) while a field mouse would not be able to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legalhomegrowkzn Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 That's the type of damage you can expect from a cutworm. They curl around the stem and walk 'n eat in circles. Happens at night and then they burrow back underground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 That is amazing ,stem that size in a pot so small. Nice growing. Probably just a outsider marsupial doing some stem art on something so interesting. Yip a porcupine might have knocked it over ( top heavy ) while a field mouse would not be able to. That must be him right there. It’s been quite a trip with this girl. Got a clone about 6 months ago. Did a bare root and prune about 3 months in and again a month ago to fit in that pot and have enough fine roots. Went outside immediately as I don’t think I could afford more veg growth. Been hanging in there and the new growth is actually green. Let’s hope she gets through this. Thinking of taping it upSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 That's the type of damage you can expect from a cutworm. They curl around the stem and walk 'n eat in circles. Happens at night and then they burrow back underground. Would be amazing if it found a home in that pot. Definitely think i can see gnaw marks verticallySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 Doesn’t seem to have really affected her amazingly. She went yellow for a couple of weeks after transplant but new growth is green againSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty.Psychonaut Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 11 hours ago, Pants said: That must be him right there. BUSTED I think the plant will be fine, or well... here's to hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legalhomegrowkzn Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 12 hours ago, Pants said: Would be amazing if it found a home in that pot. Definitely think i can see gnaw marks vertically Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk A cutworm will be orientated on its side when circling the stem, this will leave horizontal bite marks. There are other types of insects that could be responsible but that looks like typical cutworm damage. I see you have other pots nearby.. it could be making the commute nightly (if it's still around). It may have since been killed or could be pupating in your soil somewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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