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poncirsguy
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new growth pointed down
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January 12, 2021, 08:51:53 PM »
All the shoots on my Fukushu kumquat turn down as they grow. Anyone know why. They are very stiff so water is not a problem.
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kumin
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January 12, 2021, 09:31:20 PM »
Is your strongest light source above the tree? Strong light from a lateral source could cause this. Bright light from a window would be one example.
It's also not unusual for the very succulent apical growing point to temporarily droop until the stem tissue gets a chance to harden off a bit. The stem a few inches behind the growing point appears to have already stiffened up considerably.
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Millet
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Re: new growth pointed down
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January 12, 2021, 09:33:22 PM »
All branches turn down sooner or later.
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poncirsguy
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January 13, 2021, 08:55:42 AM »
The 9 watt LED screw in bulb is overhead 8 inches from the tip of the tree. I wouldn't care but the tree hits the side of the bucket and grows upside down.
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kumin
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January 13, 2021, 09:30:39 AM »
If the aesthetics aren't an issue, a pliable, ridgid wire could be used for training purposes, as in bonsai. This would only be needed until the stem lignifies a bit
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poncirsguy
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Kumin Thank you I'll do that
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