I'm slightly confused and I'd like to be certain. I've seen a few FIM threads here and these links but I want to be sure before I slice into one of them.

To FIM, I cut 80-90% off of the topmost node, preferably in a crescent shape, is that correct?

So where the blue arrow is pointing in this photo below?

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And is that the correct amount to cut or should I cut higher up or lower down than where the yellow slit is?

I think I'm just a bit nervous about it because seems like such a cruel thing to do to a plant, but I feel like I should try it and now is the time. I probably have 2 weeks more of veg before I 12/12. That's a Dutch Passion White Widow and I hear they can be a bit fierce and unruly in their flowering growth.

Also, to those of you who have FIMed, which plants do you usually choose to FIM? Your strongest fastest grower or the next one down or what? I don't really have the heart to FIM my fastest toughest grower and hope I don't pay the price later down the line when she grows like, well, a weed.

Thanks.
PlainJane Reviewed by PlainJane on . Where do I cut to FIM? (with photos) I'm slightly confused and I'd like to be certain. I've seen a few FIM threads here and these links but I want to be sure before I slice into one of them. To FIM, I cut 80-90% off of the topmost node, preferably in a crescent shape, is that correct? So where the blue arrow is pointing in this photo below? (fairly high res) And is that the correct amount to cut or should I cut higher up or lower down than where the yellow slit is? Rating: 5