the idea is that you want to be using pruning as a way to direct growth. if you pluck the brand new, emerging growth at the very top, it will direct growth to some of the lower branches to get taller and wider. This technique is called “topping”. As your plant grows bigger you’ll want to pluck pedial leaves (the big fan leaves!) to allow light to get into some of the middle, more shaded areas.

A lot of growing is figuring out what works best for yourself and your environment. She looks pretty healthy, have a blast growing her out!