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Do you trim off the leaves that split? (pic)
Is there any positive or negative to trimming the bottom leaves where the stem has split them?
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Re: Do you trim off the leaves that split? (pic)
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.
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Re: Do you trim off the leaves that split? (pic)
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!  |
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Re: Do you trim off the leaves that split? (pic)
I'll say; if it's green, don't cut it!
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Re: Do you trim off the leaves that split? (pic)
As the weather cools.......so does my knife ...cutting off yellow leaves.
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Re: Do you trim off the leaves that split? (pic)
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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