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Leaves from Gourds. Would it be bad if I clipped some of them off for an crafts project?
I have a Gourd plant that is living it’s life on my West Patios trellies. I wonder if I clipped some off now, would I disturb the plant from further development?
Also I have an idea to make a bird bath out of it. With cement and using the big leaves of the Gourd. Any idea how to go about? Thanks. It’s a really big plant.
Hi
If the plant is vigoursly growing (as gourds usually do) then the loss of a few leaves shouldn’t stunt the growth. The only downside is that where the leaves are cut is a potential place for disease to enter. I would find a side shoot that you don’t want and cut that off instead and get all the leaves from the same place with only one cut.
Good Luck
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