Stems are thin, erect, and hard. Plants grow slowly. On sandy soils with excessive leaching. Stems are thin and shortened. Leaves develop purple coloration, first on undersides and later throughout.
Plants grow slowly, and maturity is delayed.
On acid soils. Temporary deficiencies on cold, wet soils. Older leaves develop gray or tan areas near the margins. Eventually a scorch around the entire leaf margin may occur. Chlorotic areas may develop throughout leaf.