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jpfloors · 03-20-2008, 09:46 AM

I've searched through the forums every way I could think of and couldn't find any topics on the subject of P-Stem maintenance. When the stem of the leaves on the P-Stem start to die off, crack, flake, get soggy looking, dried out, moldy, etc, etc, etc....

is it best to remove this dead portion to allow for the greens, pinks, and reds of the p-stem to have access to light and keep up with the overall health of the plant itself? Not only for that reason, but selfishly to make it overall look better. To me it would make PURFECT sense because my logic tells me that then the p-stem is getting light which allows that area of the plant to photosynthesise, thus allowing the plant to grow more rapid and healthy.

What's others thoughts on this? I guess this Q is coming from the fact that I see so many peoples p-stems looking so nice, neat and GREEN, PINK, and RED; for example: mediahound's pics taken of his oversized pup seperated too high in "what'd you plant today" thread. Any science known about this as well would also be appreciated!

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