Common Care Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Common care mistakes with cannabis cuttings and how to avoid them

Even with good genetics, small care mistakes can make cultivation difficult. Here are the most common pitfalls – and how to safely avoid them with Cannaphilie cuttings.

Top care mistakes and solutions

1. Transplanting too early or too late
   Mistake: Cuttings are placed in large pots too early or left in small propagation cubes for too long.
   Solution: Wait until strong roots are visible (usually after 10–14 days). Then carefully transplant.
2. Incorrect humidity or temperature
   Mistake: Air too dry or temperature fluctuations in the first few days. Solution: Maintain high humidity (70–90%) and a constant 20–25 °C.
3. Over- or under-watering
   Mistake: Waterlogging or allowing to dry out completely.
   Solution: Keep the substrate slightly moist. Spray the leaves instead of watering heavily. "Lift test": Lift the pot slightly – if it feels significantly lighter, it's time to water.
4. Too much light too early
   Mistake: Intense LED lamps immediately after planting.
   Solution: Use gentler light with a greater distance during the first 7–10 days.
5. Neglected hygiene
   Mistake: Dirty tools or hands.
   Solution: Disinfect everything and work with clean hands.
6. Over-fertilization in the early phase
   Mistake: Nutrient application too early or too high.
   Solution: In the first few weeks, use pre-fertilized organic soil and start very sparingly.

With vital cuttings from Cannaphilie and a little care, most mistakes can be easily avoided. Observe your plants daily – they will quickly show you what they need.

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