My feminized plant turned hermaphrodite. What happened?

Most of the time, this is caused by stress. Common triggers:

  • Light leaks during the dark period
  • Extreme temperature swings
  • Heavy pruning, topping, or training at the wrong time
  • Root damage from repotting

In rare cases, it's genetic. Some plants develop male parts as a self-preservation mechanism when no pollen is present.

Send us photos of the plant and details about your growing conditions. If it turns out to be a genetic defect, we'll arrange a replacement.

Send the photo(s) with your order number via our contact form: Contact us.

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