Maui True Blood
Sticky Finger Seeds
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Side branching has been crazy since I got her. Crazy node spacing. She’s also the only plant that stinks right now in veg
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Never seen that…but I’m really really new to growing so i haven’t see much lol
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I’ve never seen it either and I’ve been growing for a bit
It surprised the hell out of me
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Yeah literally looks like blood lol i have no idea…get her a band aid lol
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Lol medic! we got a live one quick help her!
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Seeing a plant “bleed” can be a bit startling, but what you’re seeing in the photo is actually a fascinating biological phenomenon. While plants don’t have blood like humans do, they can definitely leak fluids.
This specific occurrence is often called guttation or, more colloquially in the growing community, “plant sap bleeding.”
Why is it happening?
The red droplet you see is concentrated xylem sap. Here is why it appears and why it might be that deep, blood-red color:
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Vascular Pressure: If the plant is taking up more water and nutrients than it can transpire through its leaves (often due to high humidity or heavy feeding), the internal pressure forces sap out through small openings or minor “weeps” in the stem.
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Anthocyanins: The red color is usually caused by a high concentration of anthocyanins. These are the same pigments that turn leaves purple or red during the flowering stage or in response to cold temperatures.
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Sugars and Minerals: This sap is often thick and sticky because it is loaded with sugars, minerals, and secondary metabolites. If you were to touch it, it would likely feel like syrup.
Is it a problem?
Generally, no. In many cases, it is simply a sign of a very active, vigorous plant with strong vascular pressure. However, there are two things to keep in mind:
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Nutrient Levels: Sometimes “bleeding” can be a sign that your nutrient solution is very heavy. The plant is essentially purging excess carbohydrates or minerals.
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Genetics: Some specific strains (often those with “Pink” or “Red” in their lineage) are genetically predisposed to producing pigmented sap.
Summary: Your plant isn’t wounded in a way that should cause alarm. It’s just showing off some intense pigmentation through its sap. Keep an eye on your humidity and feeding schedule, but otherwise, it’s just a cool quirk of the plant’s biology!
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The infamous, intriguing “Maui-blood”!
I have never run into this… but a few years back i helped someone out with growing and they mentioned to me that one of the plants he trimmed “bled”
In my head, i was thinking “naHhhH”
Only to get back home and do some research and learn of this trait! Its extremely rare and isnt entirely known where it originates from
Super cool post! 
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Wow, strikingly blood red! Super cool!
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I know Bohdi had a strain but forget name
It’s just sap
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I had a plant do it a few years ago. I think it was TH Seeds London Mint Cake (Pancakes). I had 3 and when I topped them 2 of them bled like that, never seen it before or since.
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Bohdi has that D.B.H.P done it like crazy…them guys on grass city thought they found gold 
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So cool! I love all the info! At least I’ll know what it is if it ever happens.
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Aloha seed
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