Friend of mine has four youngsters that moved outside the greenhouse, under a lattice “roof” area beside the greenhouse, so far. Pics from 2weeks ago, day moved outside, 1 week ago, yesterday.
Thank you. It was transplanted two weeks ago, and had beefed eating its lower fan leaves then. Same soil as the others. Maybe I didn’t mix as well and it got the hot. They’re in promix with vermiculite, lime, espoma, and top dressed with earthworm castings. I’m going to wait it out as you suggested. Thanks.
Just checked them out. Still no definitive signs of gender. The squeaky wheel is no worse, so perhaps it will grow through this. All four are moving into fuller sun, in a spot where they can spread out, a couple yards from where they are now.
I up potted the healthy three to larger containers-I think they’re 3-4 gal. Roots were great on all, and ready. That one isn’t looking so hot. Unlike the other three, which were all dry, it was water logged. I’ll let it go and see if it sorts itself out….
Alternate Phyllotaxy! It looks like you might have the beginnings of alternating stems on that last G13HP photo. Maybe it's just the angle? But alternate phyllotaxy is an indication of sexual maturity and usually happens at the same time the plant shows sex.
Perfect timing, since they will probably start to flower sometime in the next three weeks (if they're a viable outdoor plant for the region, that is). If they start later than that, you're going to need luck and a good microclimate (or a greenhouse) to finish them.