The diversity of cannabis culture is amazing. It can be small (from 30 cm) and huge (up to 4 m), branched and thin. Marijuana has incorporated many flavors and aromas into its culture. An incredible plant that can even have different colors.
Colorful cannabis leaves and buds attract a lot of attention and stun with their beauty, besides, unusual multi-colored buds are popular among buyers. But it also happens that the grower does not familiarize himself with the color characteristics of the variety and looks with surprise at the unusual result.
What color can hemp be
Cannabis has an incredibly diverse range of colors. In most cases, this culture has a huge variety of green shades: from light green to dark green. But there are varieties of cannabis that have blue, bluish, pink and purple hues.
Often in search of an unusual variety, growers choose purple marijuana. Has a berry flavor and small size. Ideal for the first grow.
There is also a white variety of marijuana. A strain that has been grown to its maximum potential may appear white or covered in frost. This colored variety of marijuana is extremely popular among experienced rastafans.
What affects the color of cannabis leaves and inflorescences
Gene material directly affects the color of marijuana leaves and inflorescences. This phenomenon is explained by the presence of anthocyanin in the body of hemp.
Anthocyanins are plant pigment cells that are responsible for color. They color flower petals, vegetables and fruits. They have the ability to photosynthesize.
The color of hemp can also be influenced by external factors. Cannabis will give signals through the color of its leaves. Often this happens through growing mistakes made by the grower.
Why does marijuana change color during flowering? Everything is very simple, the daylight hours are reduced, and all the forces go to the development of the fruits. Therefore, the color of the leaves may vary.
How high acidity in the soil affects the color of hemp
Marijuana strains signal elevated pH levels through their leaves. They have an unhealthy green tint and a dull appearance. But before doing anything, you need to make sure how much the pH has deviated from the norm (pH = 5.5-6.5). You can check this with litmus paper or a special device.
First, you need to rinse the substrate with filtered water. Then apply a means to normalize the acid in the soil. This tool can be found in any flower shop.
How air temperature affects the color of hemp
Due to the hot summer days, the plant can easily get burned if the temperature is above +35C. Burns are easy to notice, yellow spots appear on the leaves, which grow, then the leaves curl and die.
The color of hemp leaves changes to dark green when the temperature drops to +10C. Sativa may lose some of the crop, and indicawill steadfastly pass the test without loss.
Colored varieties of marijuana are in great demand in the market.
TOP 3 popular strains:
The characteristic purple buds of marijuana with the aroma of berries and fruity flavor have won the hearts of many. A powerful high THC indica that can withstand all weather conditions without crop loss. Ideal option for beginners.
The name speaks for itself. The unique taste and smell of chewing gum from childhood. Pink-tinged buds are covered with crystal trichomes. Indoors it does not take up much space and has limited growth (up to 80 cm), while outdoors it is a real giant that reaches a height of 2.5 m.
Legendary variety with dark purple buds with high levels of THC. Powerful hybrid variety has elite genetics. Thanks to her, the variety turned out to be incredibly strong and productive (up to 650 grams per m2).
