View Full Version : Do you trim off the leaves that split? (pic)
jcoffey
08-26-2015, 06:53 PM
Is there any positive or negative to trimming the bottom leaves where the stem has split them?
https://i.imgur.com/IHiXQcGl.jpg
Also here's a photo of my plants..excuse the bumpy pano..i was dodging dog poop
https://i.imgur.com/uR1Sdkml.jpg
I'd do nothing but I'm not growing for looks; if someone replies and says I should be more vigilant I'll do better. But I wanted to say what a wonderful way to camouflage a not so pretty view and add privacy to your lot; I hope you post this before along with an after picture when your mats fill in.
cincinnana
08-26-2015, 08:19 PM
Growers choice......
If the leaf is unsightly.....then cut it off.
The plant will usually not skip a beat.
Now that fall has arrived.......ALL of my plants will have a yellow /torn /old leaf that will be trimmed, on a daily basis.
You may trim the older leaves off.
Your plants look awesome!:)
I'll say; if it's green, don't cut it!
cincinnana
08-27-2015, 08:27 PM
As the weather cools.......so does my knife ...cutting off yellow leaves.:woohoonaner:
raygrogan
08-28-2015, 08:07 AM
A split leaf like that is the best indicator of good growth in the center of your plant. The center is expanding very fast. The opposite situation - almost no expansion - creates a "barky" p-stem covered with old dead leaves that have not been pushed off by growth.
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