By continuing to use the website or clicking Accept you consent to our cookies and personal data policy and confirm that you are at least 18 year old. For details please see Privacy Policy and Terms
Since you asked yes do defoliate at least leaves that are laying on top of each other, could save you from any mold issues. I just leave enough fan leaves for the plant to cannibalism it’s self in final flush. However you won’t be flushing I guess, so just make sure you get light penetration and no mold.