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Puffdamagikchillumstarted grow question 6y ago

Are these huge fan leaves gonna create a problem with the growth of this plant?? Can these be taken off to give new growth underneath some light without damage to the plant?? Or just leave her be?

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OwnWayGoodWayanswered grow question 6y ago

Don't take them off they absorb a lot of light. Wait and LST if there is a problem.

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Tom_Jayanswered grow question 6y ago

dont defo! Fanleaves are important

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