Nice work finding a cheaper alternative to brand name fabric pots.
Almost more importantly, thanks for not starting your post with either of the words 'So' or 'OK'.
Trimming or removing fan leaves while cloning depends on your rooting method. I aeroponic my cuttings, they get plenty of oxygenated moisture, root quickly, and leaf transpiration is a non issue. In dirt or rockwool , cuttings may benefit from trimming fan leaves.
I cannot recommend an aero cloner highly enough! Cut a branch off momma. Stick it in a collar. Two weeks later it's a thriving plant.
