Big leaves covering the smaller ones?

Hi, just a quick question, i've got a plant that went into flowering yesterday and i was just having a look at the leaf arrangement and some of the big ones are as big as my hand and covering up small clusters of leaves below which are obviously a bit pale, i can easily tuck the bigger leaf underneath the smaller ones so they all get some light but is this a good idea? The bigger one will be covered only slightly if i do this.

if the smaller leaves are growth tips then moving the leaves may help a little, but remember its the leaves that absorb the light and convert it to food the plant can use. moving the leaves won;t hurt anything, but don;t cut them off.

Ok thanks, that's what i was hoping. I've re-arranged a few branches now and i've got a bigger area of leaves actually in direct light now.

Personally i have been quite ruthless when it comes to this. I snip away the massive leaves (painful as it is) to allow light to reach more of the plant.

Also it would depend on what light you are using and what set up you have going on. Like is it sog or have you pruned/topped the plant? When a leaf is cut, think of it as being forgotten by the plant. It responds by simply diverting the energy and nutrient flow to the remaining areas and also stimulates the new growth.

I'm nowhere near an ultimate authority on growing but hope that helps..

Peace

Snowchild said:

When a leaf is cut, think of it as being forgotten by the plant. It responds by simply diverting the energy and nutrient flow to the remaining areas and also stimulates the new growth. :

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can't believe i'm saying this as i believe in pruning (ask fdd) but this is not how to do it. the leaf is the source of energy for the plant, cut it off and you inhibit growth of that stem and stimulate the growth of other stems. the purpose of pruning is to shape the plant to whatever dimensions you want. pruning to get more light to other parts of the plant is counterproductive.

I have done some more reading and yeah it is true what you say. Well i'm glad to know now coz i was unsure before. Live and learn..