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title: "When you guys cut off a damaged leaf do you cut just the leaf off or…"
description: "When you guys cut off a damaged leaf do you cut just the leaf off or do you cut the stem and the leaf off close to the base?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/64d2d6a783cfef4c8144a4fc"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Michaela"
published: "2023-08-08T23:58:31.952Z"
language: "en"
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# When you guys cut off a damaged leaf do you cut just the leaf off or…

_Posted by Michaela on 2023-08-08_

When you guys cut off a damaged leaf do you cut just the leaf off or do you cut the stem and the leaf off close to the base?

## 3 comments

### Gabby commented on 2023-08-09

I cut the leaf. Then the stem just kinda turns yellow and falls off

### Plantamonium commented on 2023-08-09

Prune back all the way to the adjoining trunk when removing a leaf. The reason for doing this when pruning any plant inside or outside is so that the remaining portion of stem etc…will continue to take nutrients from healthy, growing tissue. This keeps the plant healthier and a more pleasing over all look. 🙂

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

I appreciate the explanation!! Thank you 💚

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