Cut these dwarf leaves off? They look small regarding the whole plant size

[NEGreenery]

I have these mini "dwarf" leaves that I'm not so confident that will be useful. They look sick and small. Will these be the ones to bear some beautiful buds in Autumn? I doubt it, but am I wrong? They seem completely out of ratio in size looking at the whole plant (pic 2 or 3)

 

[Jakecan]

I would say go for it! If you look into lollipoping that should give you a better idea of what you can do with the bottom part of your plant and the small leaves and bud sites. Also, you have a pretty nasty looking bug problem.

 

[mysticepipedon]

I'd cut them off. Those lower growing points will never produce anything much, and will use resources better used on other parts of the plant.