Plant Leaning...Can I Cut My Leaves In Half??

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TheGreenThumbNewb

Active Member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #1

Hey all,

I have a 3 week old plant that is really starting to take off and the leaves grew faster than the stem it seems. It is starting to lean over... Can I cut the leaves pulling it down in half? It only has about 3 nodes showing and the 4th is developing now...

 

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johnny12r

Well-Known Member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #2

i would get a piece of wire and make a loop at the top stick it in the soil and use it to hold the plant up until the stem is stronger .you may need to lower your light or put a fan on low blowing on it to help it get stronger. see my pic i've used this and it worked perfect.

 

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Pipe Dream

Well-Known Member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #3

I wouldn't if it has trouble supporting leaves imagine buds. Get a oscillating fun to blow on it will strengthin the stem. You could also stake it.

 

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TheGreenThumbNewb

Active Member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #4

Thanks for the replies. I put a fan on it and will see if I can somehow tie it / stake it.

 

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johnny12r

Well-Known Member

• Feb 24, 2010

• #5

that pic i posted was a paper clip and it worked for me.