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title: "Anyone know what causes a new leaf to be born this way?"
description: "Anyone know what causes a new leaf to be born this way?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/2p35y5V-SlOJcUl_7pXfLA"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Melanie"
published: "2024-02-05T18:28:03.209903Z"
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# Anyone know what causes a new leaf to be born this way?

_Posted by Melanie on 2024-02-05_

Anyone know what causes a new leaf to be born this way?

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## 4 comments

### Beth commented on 2024-02-05

Usually it's not enough humidity and the leaves get stuck in the sheath

### Mullein commented on 2024-02-05

That happens to my philodendrons if the soil stays wet for too long

### KK commented on 2024-02-05

My philodendrons have been doing this recently too since winter. I definitely think it’s the dry air. I’m trying my best to keep up with them by misting and using humidity trays

### Brynli commented on 2024-02-11

Mist the leaf daily as it unfurls, that’s been helping me with this same issue. or put humidifier near plant as an alternative to misting

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