Quote Originally Posted by Slothrop
I usually go by the rule that if the leaf plucks right away from it's base with just the lightest tug, then it's okay to let it go. If you have to pull so hard that the branch pulls along, then leave it be.
that's a good rule to follow. also, a plant will shed the leaf(leaves) when it is ready. the plant is more than likely moving the mobile elements before dropping the leaf.


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