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Too many? Too big?
Puffdamagikchillum
started 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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Leaves. Too many
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OwnWayGoodWay
answered 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_Jay
answered grow question 6y ago
dont defo! Fanleaves are important
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