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What are "fan leaves" and should I remove them?
Fan leaves are the big solar panels that power the plant. Don't remove them unless they're blocking bud sites that can't be repositioned by tucking or training. Light defoliation during flower is fine but don't go crazy — the plant needs them.
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Experienced5mo ago
I'd add: don't overthink it. Cannabis is resilient. Start simple and learn as you go.
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Seedling5mo ago
Can confirm this works. My first grow had the same issue and these fixes solved it.
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Expert Grower5mo ago
Went through this exact scenario. Fixed it by adjusting watering schedule and it bounced back in 3 days.
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Grower5mo ago
Good question — I struggled with this too at first. The advice above is solid.
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