Dought stressing plants. When to do, and not to do.

[Frankster]

The other thing I think these little guys do is hold up the plant. Just look at that plant up above. That cup is bone-ass dry everyday, yet the plant still stands....

It's like the fungi form another "lower" water table within the plant, holding it up, somewhat deflated, but still very much held up, until moisture finally arrives. In nature, that's usually in the form of dew, or mist of some type, during the summertime. Little sponges, attached to the roots holding onto every last molecule of water, and cramming it up to plant side, for something in return.

 

[jguit]

The only thing i've ever noticed was a few leaves yellowing prematurely if i accidentally let the growing media dry out too much during flower!

 

[Rootbound]

I can't think of any benefit to stress a plant at any time other than the last week or so?

I agree, why would anyone want to stress a plant by letting it get super dry. Seens pointless, and Typical broscience.

 

[Madmax]

Pretty much.only time i do is last couple days before chop and not for stress.