The top leaves are much larger on this guy. Should I chop and prop the top half? I want the bottom leaves to be larger and fuller. The bottom leaves are also getting a bit yellow but have stayed the same forever. Wondering how to avoid that or if it’s just normal. Any thoughts are welcome on how to grow this guy into a monster. Lol.
by Resident_Duty_6982
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Removing foliage doesn’t promote larger growth. It just removes some of the sources of energy for your plant. The decreased photosynthesis could actually result in smaller foliage.
The bottom leaves aren’t gonna grow bigger. Adansonii leaves get big when the plant is able to mature as it acclimates to the moss pole. I don’t think there is much you can do about the bottom leaf size.
It looks great to me, I wouldn’t worry about it.
BEAUTIFUL 💚
Lookup “Sydney plant guy”. He has amazing tips and does to what I assume you want to do!
Best way to get larger leaves is by air layering the top cutting. When there’s a developed root system, cut & transplant into a new pot with a moss (not coir) pole.
You won’t get large leaves unless the roots penetrate the media & uptake water.
Ah man. Leave that alone. It’s a beauty.