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That's going to need sunlight not shade ,and a bigger pot so I doesn't dry out too quick and can handle more roots . Bigger pots makes bigger yields. Sunlight makes bigger yields. Wrap something around the pot to keep direct sunlight off it. A bit late to top now and anyway it doesn't need topping if your tying it down . The main stem has the potential for bigger buds so eventually release it or have the main cola at same height as the other branch tips Grows in this section don't get noticed so much meaning less advice , You could ask one of the mods if they can move this to the diaries .

Gotcha, thanks for advice serrated edge.

Plant is going into 200mm pot in a week or so, plan to veg for 8weeks so I think 200mm is ok? or will a bigger pot still be better option for higher yeild?

Can I also confirm with expert grower that this is a male plant?

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A 200 ml pot is ok if your growing small plants or lots of small plants as the pot size restricts the roots ,and in turn restricts the size of the plant ,less root zone = less buds. If your aiming to veg for 8 weeks and want a large plant then go up to fifty litre pots . The bigger the pot the better the branching as well. Mostly.

The plant is definitely male