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title: "I just got this pink princess and I have taken some cuttings from it…"
description: "I just got this pink princess and I have taken some cuttings from it but I was wondering if I should remove this damaged leaf or leave it?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/64cdb30450fe23ba94c37b49"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Michaela"
published: "2023-08-05T02:25:08.76Z"
language: "en"
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# I just got this pink princess and I have taken some cuttings from it…

_Posted by Michaela on 2023-08-05_

I just got this pink princess and I have taken some cuttings from it but I was wondering if I should remove this damaged leaf or leave it?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/B4UWzVFFnxAf5iSDd0hWpvZa8vJpUAD4aizTcj-hHRo/9dbc90018b36410a888714f4a6892ae2.webp?size=large)

## 10 comments

### MamaJuju commented on 2023-08-05

I always vote remove, they make me sad to look at and the plant can focus its energy on new growth instead of feeding that leaf

#### Michaela replied on 2023-08-05

That’s what I was thinking too! I took some beautiful cuttings off the top but the rest was slightly neglected lol

### MamaJuju commented on 2023-08-05

I know, I got some pretty beat up plants from big box stores that I wanted to rescue and it kills me that have to severely prune them… but it will be worth it in the end! 🌈

### Wantagreenthumb commented on 2023-08-05

You said that is a Pink Princess … is that what I have?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/U-pmRcfDHbaei6CY7h-j3SVcJFbxkNVYOgOXPw24PA0/4fbe3e4442004241b85d9c1e2c9264d3.webp?size=large)

#### Michaela replied on 2023-08-05

It looks really similar! Is there any pink on the leaves? Like this

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/B4UWzVFFnxAf5iSDd0hWpvZa8vJpUAD4aizTcj-hHRo/c212dc0f55f14bca85a4aaaccb4d29c6.webp?size=large)

#### Tyler replied on 2023-08-05

It might actually be a small philodendron rojo Congo, I have one and they look very similar to pink princesses just without the pink variegation

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_iAUH7FlSB47vzPBupg9vqX5F4YZ1MPz-1gtiiaVR6s/3cf4f04bb0dc427d804bad83ce6f484f.webp?size=large)

#### Wantagreenthumb replied on 2023-08-05

Hi Michaela, No pink on the leaves. I wish there were. That is so neat I think Tyler is correct.

#### Wantagreenthumb replied on 2023-08-05

I meant to say thank you both! Now I know what that little baby is. Rojo Congo. I’m so excited to be starting my plant journey.

### Plantamonium commented on 2023-08-09

My rule of thumb is always remove a bad looking or old leaf. The leaf itself will never return to health again when torn or split somewhere. Not only that but if it’s looking dried \& brown, it’s actually still taking nutrients away from the rest of the plant by remaining there. The very last part of a plant to die is always the root system. I’ve seen plants w/practically no leaves or very little leaves come fully back to life if given what the plant needs (water, right location \& nutrients).  
Don’t give up \& hopefully it will reward you with lots of new leaves! 🌱

#### Michaela replied on 2023-08-09

Thank you! That makes sense :)

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