How to increase plant stem thickness

[Lpglizard]

Hello

Any tips on the above? My trimmings do grow taller but their stems look like they need to go to a gym. Is this due to a deficiency? I dose with Seachem Flourish, Potassium and iron once a week

My tank is 29g Fugeray plus with co2

Looking forward to any tips.

The AG on the left was from harvested from the one one right. It's stem is kinda puny.


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[rhsoto94]

In my observations, usually the older plants have the thick and full stems while the new growth is always thin. I'd say just give it time to thrive and it'll be just as thick.


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[Lpglizard]

Thanks Rhsoto94!

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[Delapool]

Just in case useful

http://www.aquatic-eden.com/2007/12/understanding-full-spectrum-aquarium.html?m=1


The blue light is used for leaf growth, and promotes bushy, compact growth, while red light is mainly used for flowering and strong stems.

 

[jetajockey]

Another factor to consider is that older growth towards the bottom may be emergent or semi emergent, which almost always results in thicker stems and harder leaves.