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Should I remove some leaves?

Cynthia1710started grow question 5y ago

Should I remove some of the leaves on this plant?

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Mrs_Larimaranswered grow question 5y ago

Yes i would et her groww some more, and clean und the bottom area.. those little shoots dont get well always let the big leaves rtemain as long as possible, because they are transporting the energy

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DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 5y ago

I would clean up the bottom. Healthy looking plant. Like the pot also! Best of luck the rest of the way!

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