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Is it ok to cut off these dead leaves? I've n...
The8thChevronanswered grow question 5y ago
Absolutely. Cut from where the stem meets the base just try not to cut into the base. You can leave a little nubby if it puts your mind at ease.
Athosanswered grow question 5y ago
Sure, remove those leave, or leave them and they will fall on their own, it does not really matter, as they wither they will come off with barely a touch.
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Easygroweranswered grow question 5y ago
Hello just press on the stems of the yellow leafs and they should just fall away clear any dead leafs away from top of pot as they can harbour bugs👍🏻
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