Cannabis growing: Plants Stopped Smelling

There are many reasons why cannabis plants have stopped smelling aromatic. It can happen to several growers and may either be a problem or there may be nothing wrong with it. 

Otherwise, if cannabis plants stopped smelling, it can be due to a mold issue accumulating and or the environmental conditions are off. Some strains tend to stop smelling at different stages of the cannabis growth cycle and there may not be a problem with the plants. 

Cannabis plants growing healthy and have a healthy appearance may not have a problem if there’s no smell. 

This brief article explains the critical factors of cannabis plants not smelling to provide insight. 

Causes Of Cannabis Plants Stopped Smelling

There are causes of cannabis plants that stop smelling if they don’t appear healthy-looking. 

These causes include: 

• Unstable Environmental Conditions: The environment may have too low humidity or too much ventilation. This can hinder plant growth and cause plants to stop smelling. 
• Aromas Come About In Different Stages: Some strains may have stopped smelling due to their growth stage. They tend to fluctuate at times they smell pungent and other times they don’t smell. 
• Mold Accumulation: Mold may have accumulated onto certain areas of the cannabis flowers. Make sure to inspect the plants for any mold within the roots and throughout the buds. 

The causes of cannabis plants not smelling give you insight and allow you to grow robust flowers. 

Is Bad For Cannabis Plants To Stop Smelling Potent? 

If you’re cannabis plants stop smelling, it’s not necessarily bad. Since plants go through different stages, they can be at a stage where they don’t put their energy into aromatic functions.

It is bad if your flowers appear unhealthy-looking and seem to have stopped smelling all of a sudden. An unhealthy-looking plant may have mold, pests, or grow in unfavorable conditions. 

Can You Make Cannabis Plants Start Smelling? 

For growers with cannabis plants that aren’t smelling at the right stage, you can check for mildew or mold and adjust the plant’s environmental conditions. 

Putting a fungal solution throughout the infected areas of the cannabis plants can minimize the mold problem. You can also trim infected areas and remove them away from the plant. 

Checking the environmental conditions by optimizing temperature, humidity, and ventilation can provide insight into the conditions your plants need to thrive. 

This should give the cannabis flowers back their smell which can enhance their growing cycles. 

When Should Cannabis Plants Begin To Smell Potent? 

Cannabis plants begin smelling at 3 to 4 weeks before the flowering stage. During the vegetative stage, plants can start smelling aromatic. 

Not all cannabis flowers begin smelling around this time frame or stage since all plants are grown differently based on their genetics. 

It’s best to research the cannabis strain you’re growing to identify what stage the plants begin smelling. 

Many growers understand their cannabis flower growth patterns and can predict issues ahead of time. By learning your seed genetics and preparing for issues, you can minimize potential problems your plants accumulate. 

Plants can become potent when they’re taken care of properly with accurate environmental conditions. 

If you’re a cannabis grower wanting to learn about the ins and outs of growing, you can register for our free Ultimate Marijuana Home Growing webinar.  

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