Fan leaves should never be removed except when.....


1. its more than 50% damaged from pests, overfertalization, or nutrient lockout. Dead leaves just suck energy from the rest of the plant.(aside from being a eyesore they also can harbor different pests and diseases.)

2..It is covering a budsite and CANNOT be tucked away or moved. Your growing bud correct? not leaves. If its covering a budsite it wont recieve direct sunlight and it wont be anything worth your whilte in the end. Pruning the big leaf covering it allows it to grow into an impressesive top cola due to the increased light. Trimming the leaf will allow more sunlight to penetrate the lower areas of the plant, thus increasing yield and aiding air flow.



If there is any way for me to just move the leaf out of the way, ill do that instead.