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title: "I think this leaf is stuck on my Pink Princess. First time dealing…"
description: "I think this leaf is stuck on my Pink Princess. First time dealing with this, only her 2nd new leaf since I got her like 6 weeks ago. Is this fixable? Do I cut…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Kaylyn 🌱"
published: "2026-04-12T20:35:41.936399Z"
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# I think this leaf is stuck on my Pink Princess. First time dealing…

_Posted by Kaylyn 🌱 on 2026-04-12_

I think this leaf is stuck on my Pink Princess. First time dealing with this, only her 2nd new leaf since I got her like 6 weeks ago. Is this fixable? Do I cut it off? Leave it alone? Genuinely have to clue..

Appreciate any guidance! 🩷

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OORd9o3AlyyZoAzQiIeMpiDsoq70pwIvi_-UQhGES4o/3kYnuQaLT8SyYWWK0s1_jQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OORd9o3AlyyZoAzQiIeMpiDsoq70pwIvi_-UQhGES4o/9DT2_250RRWA8dtxvnk09Q.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OORd9o3AlyyZoAzQiIeMpiDsoq70pwIvi_-UQhGES4o/kk_Ww0flTaSd34vLsq54hg.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-04-12

mist and gently pull from the sheath. absolutely fixable, the leaf will be just fine when it unfurls. this is a very common issue with philodendrons, usually means your humidity is too low.

#### Kaylyn 🌱 replied on 2026-04-12

I'll give it a try, thank you!!

### Jen commented on 2026-04-13

I also just used a wet q-tip and ran it between the sheath and new leaf and it worked great!

#### Jen replied on 2026-04-13

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ji19kmZBAfTX1Md4u5niBiqFQFeojdnICjC-4Y6UbgA/OuBr3ocsSbmV94-F-OoJjA.webp?size=large)

### Kaylyn 🌱 commented on 2026-04-16

Pulled it loose a couple days ago and seems to be doing okay now! 😊

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OORd9o3AlyyZoAzQiIeMpiDsoq70pwIvi_-UQhGES4o/28_rIs2XQsSk6-YVySX2Zw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OORd9o3AlyyZoAzQiIeMpiDsoq70pwIvi_-UQhGES4o/ZdZPpS_NTCSaBlVK-ffesg.webp?size=large)

### mwreckart commented on 2026-04-19

What's your humidity like? My leaves were getting stuck and I upped the humidity with a simple floor humidifier unit. Worked like a charm!

#### Kaylyn 🌱 replied on 2026-04-19

It's between 55 - 60 most of the time! Think she needs higher? I did recently move her (when I discovered this issue) from a shelf to my plant room where it's a little more stable, so hoping that helps!

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