Sticks and ties...

This may seem like a stupid question, but I see people use the green sticks and green tape on their plants.

What purpose do these serve? When are they needed and how exactly are they used?

AspiringGrower said:

This may seem like a stupid question, but I see people use the green sticks and green tape on their plants.

What purpose do these serve? When are they needed and how exactly are they used?

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They are used to help support the plant during its initial growth.

Mainly if the plant is stretching too much. Which does seem to happen a lot in the beginning. Especially if lights are kept too far away

Its all just to help support the plants as they grow. I dont use them myself but it can be a good help for the plant.

I think my plant needs this...I have a 150-watt light and I had no reflection around it until yesterday...and its already 3-4 weeks into flowering. It's my first grow.

But it's stretching out way over the pot and it's definately wider than I want it to be. I'll attatch a picture how exactly could I use them? I now have a reflective wall where the painting is and on the right side.

There comes a point where buds get so heavy they pull the branches down. It's then folks use whatever's handy to support the plant tops.
Don't use anything too thin/sharp around your stalks, as these can cut into the flesh as weight increases.
I find duct tape and yarn useful.

Here's the pictures of it today, I took some pictures near the bottom where it's widest.