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Remove little leaves on stem or no?

buddhi_coopstarted grow question 4y ago

Should I remove the smaller leaves coming off the stem or leave em? I’m noticing a lot & wanna make sure I’m staying on top of what I should be looking out for.

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Papa_Tanswered grow question 4y ago

I don’t personally keep the bottom two sets of branches. So you can keep it for now no need to stress the plant. But when it’s time for a good defoliation then you can remove them.

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