Chillies, cutting leaves etc

[Cummings]

Hi all

Got a lovely looking Scotch Bonnet chilli plant. The droopy flowers are coming through really well.

Anyway, there are a lot of leaves etc round the bottom third of the plant. Should I leave these or get rid?

[mrbadexample]

I've never pulled a leaf off a chilli; I would leave them.

[FionaH]

I would leave well alone

[Cummings]

Thanks for the replies folks.

Haven't touched it at all, thought I'd ask the experts what I should do!!

[Two_Sheds]

Why would you want to pull them off?

[Florence Fennel]

First time for me with Habs and I'm surprised and pleased at how bushy they are. Would never take any leaves off chilli.

[Davyburns]

I have thought about it, some chillis get very bushy, and a haircut might give me more room, but have always decided against it