Hermaphrodites:

A word derived from the names of the Greek deities Hermes and Aphrodite; hermaphrodite is meant to convey the presence of both sets of reproductive organs. Cannabis, as some unfortunate growers may know, can develop this trait if stress occurs in sufficient quantities. A single hermaphrodite can pollinate an entire grow room, rendering the flowers useless. Light stress is the most common culprit, in which light leaks and broken timers can spell disaster! Check for any holes in your sealed grow room, and ensure timers are operating correctly to spare yourself this pain.

Pros of Hermaphrodites in Cannabis Plants

However, hermaphrodites are the objective for some gardeners. Hermaphrodites are an essential aspect for the production of feminized seeds. In this case growers will spray a solution of colloidal silver on their plants during the first weeks of the flower cycle. The silver solution interrupts the production of female reproductive organs leaving a hermaphrodite. These plants are then left to self-pollinate and produce seeds that are 99.9% female, while maintaining the genetic traits of the parent.