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title: "Hi! Should I cut off the brown part or just leave it on my white…"
description: "Hi! Should I cut off the brown part or just leave it on my white wizard? Thank you!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/4WJw1WbVjXZhXf0tHTIkTe"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Partypenguin"
published: "2025-09-14T14:44:20.285167Z"
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# Hi! Should I cut off the brown part or just leave it on my white…

_Posted by Partypenguin on 2025-09-14_

Hi! Should I cut off the brown part or just leave it on my white wizard? Thank you!

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## 2 comments

### Zack commented on 2025-09-14

I think most people cut that off but I personally don’t unless it’s over half the leaf. White parts are sensitive to light—it might be sun damage.

### Ashley commented on 2025-09-14

your preference. I leave them.

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