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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Expert Grower2mo ago

Went through this exact scenario. Fixed it by adjusting watering schedule and it bounced back in 3 days.

Grower2mo ago

Good question — I struggled with this too at first. The advice above is solid.

Seedling2mo ago

Can confirm this works. My first grow had the same issue and these fixes solved it.

Experienced2mo ago

I'd add: don't overthink it. Cannabis is resilient. Start simple and learn as you go.