man thats just one guys answer , like i say man take everyones info with a grain of salt and do what works for u , i find this method helps alot.. everytime u ripoff a fanleaf another is put into the making , leaves replace it and they get the energy one way or another ....u cant tell me if i ripoff a fanleave , the bud above the stem of this sed fan leaf will wither or be any less potant than any other plant , cuz ur full of shit been there tried it , it doesnt effect it , on this small of a scale so dont go by he said she said , try it on one plant see if ur big girl minds it .... my indica gets so bushy i have to ,,,, its 3.5 wide and 30 inches tall..... cant even see past the first few inches. ur babys not hurt man keep up the good work , looking forward to seeign the progress,, dont be a sheep , findout whats good for you