Pruning during flowering?

Hi I have a skunk plant that I topped about 3 weeks ago. It's in flowering now and the main future cola sites are streching vertically. Can I remove the new growth leaves in between the top colas? Their baby leaves and they only look like they will clutter up the airflow and light. Is it ok to pinch them when its basically preflowering? I'm just not sure if you should mess with the top during flowering even if it's just baby new growth leaves?

It's ok to pluck a few leaves for airflow just don't go crazy. I like to clean up the bottom where the buds will be larfy anyways and also the inside of the plant.

RunningAmok said:

Hi I have a skunk plant that I topped about 3 weeks ago. It's in flowering now and the main future cola sites are streching vertically. Can I remove the new growth leaves in between the top colas? Their baby leaves and they only look like they will clutter up the airflow and light. Is it ok to pinch them when its basically preflowering? I'm just not sure if you should mess with the top during flowering even if it's just baby new growth leaves?

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You should share some pics man. Also how long into flower?

Coldnasty said:

You should share some pics man. Also how long into flower?

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Yes ill get some pics uploaded tommrow! And it started flowering first week of August!

Coldnasty said:

You should share some pics man. Also how long into flower?

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Hey man sorry about the late reply but heres a pic of in between the top future colas. In the middle theres some new growth leaves that might cause airflow issues. About 2 weeks preflowering!

Just spread it out some. Then let it do it's thing

Very debatable question. I normally like the plant to do it's thing and don't touch.

This grow I've had a lot of growth and I've been removing internal fan leaves buried within the plant to prevent growth of mold or fungus. I would rather prune to ensure good airflow rather than risk and not touch it. I do up to 5 leaves a day if necessary.

I'm also pulling out dead leaves to.

I would keep all small leaves on. That's how the plant gets its energy is through the leaves so IMO, only pull what's absolutely necessary. I target the large hand sized fan leaves.