The arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch of a cannabis plant (or any plant). In cannabis, understanding phyllotaxy is important because the way leaves are arranged can affect the plant’s light exposure, photosynthesis efficiency, and overall growth pattern. The typical phyllotaxy in cannabis is either opposite or alternate
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In the Wild — Example
The alternating phyllotaxy shifts to opposite leaf arrangement as the plant transitions into flower.
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