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Sunshine

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Salvia flower
« on: November 08, 2013, 12:27:24 AM »

One of my salvia plant's apical tip is exhibiting cluster like growth which in my experience is an indication that a plant is starting to flower.
It does not surprise me that this is only happening to the one salvia plant that I gave the most GA3 foliar spray to. I did not think salvia could flower when this small.

Pic 1 is the cluster.
Pic 2 is another plant for comparison.

Thoughts anyone?
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Da-1

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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2013, 01:45:01 AM »

Hey Sunshine

Bro I really hope that is a flower bud, if it is then u must try that cement tek ;) I hope that is the start of flowers and not just the tip splitting into 2 branches? As for GA3 man u guys are lucky 2 have that stuff 2 play around with 8) keep us updated plz.

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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2013, 02:06:34 AM »

whoa, that really does look like it's thinking about flowering... I hope so!


... now I've gotta give this a shot:)
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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2013, 02:22:03 AM »

Seems like it's too small to flower, but you never know with hormones.
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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2013, 02:43:04 AM »

No way Da. I highly doubt it is branching out because;
A. Salvia branches from the crotches of leafs.
B. This is a top cut, not a mid cut.
C. Any branching hormones would have been canceled out from my massive doses of GA3.

I'm not sure if salvia can self pollinate. I'd be nervous putting cement on it though. I feel like it would interfere with it or something. If it is indeed a flower I will let nature run its course.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so, Saros! For a minute there I thought it might be my mind playing tricks on me...

Maybe it will be a bonsai salvia! hahah Man, if I can get 1(!!!) viable seed from this thing I will be STOKED. I will also be semi famous in the salvia growing community for discovering that massive doses of GA3 prompts flowering in salvia, regardless of size. Hey, a guy can dream can't he? ;)
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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2013, 02:59:31 AM »

I'd say it looks pretty flowery! Good luck bro definitely try and self pollinate if it is...
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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2013, 03:41:01 AM »

It looks very close to the salvia flower picture in the plant gallery. I'm stoked now!!!  ;D
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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2013, 06:01:56 AM »

Hey Sunshine

I was only asking about branching :) and u know way more about those hormones then I do and have to teach me plz :) I wish u all the luck if it is a flower starting and don't be afraid 2 try the cement tek, I was but done it still, if I get seed then yay if not the plant was sterile 2 begin with, if there are more then 2 flower buds plz don't hesitate and try it out on 2  ;D keep us posted plz.

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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2013, 08:20:58 PM »

Check out this thread I made Da-1. It will teach you a little bit about plant growth regulators.
http://sharetheseeds.me/forum/index.php?topic=762.0
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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2013, 09:06:07 AM »

Hey Sunshine

Sorry bro I only saw this now, been a busy weekend with family and trying to attend the garden, been having rain aswell and the plants are loving it, I will check out that link l8r and thank you for the info as usual u guys provide awesome and informative literature to help others learn and grow, many thanks and keep us updated with sally.

Regards, Da-1
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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2013, 09:43:53 AM »

You're very welcome man. I try my best. I will most defiantly keep you guys updated. Nothing has really changed. If I notice it progressing I will update with a new picture. :)
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Re: Salvia flower
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2013, 05:55:06 PM »

So how did it turn out? We want pics!  ;D
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