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title: "I am new to philodendrons, so naturally I started with a PPP. She is…"
description: "I am new to philodendrons, so naturally I started with a PPP. She is putting off this new leaf. Is it normal for them to look like they are struggling?"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Britt"
published: "2026-06-23T22:58:26.093215Z"
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# I am new to philodendrons, so naturally I started with a PPP. She is…

_Posted by Britt on 2026-06-23_

I am new to philodendrons, so naturally I started with a PPP. She is putting off this new leaf. Is it normal for them to look like they are struggling?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gXyB9RMjmWM3eZzjxxLaqXfFHnZ81wib777FxszKpK0/CRj-CXXRTfqhIDX3c2XU7w.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### PrettyLittleThings commented on 2026-06-23

😂 Yes and she will do that on her every new leaf. Try to do research on how to easily help it, I used to help it by opening the sheath to let her out, called it C-section 🤣.

#### Britt replied on 2026-06-23

It just popped like that in the last day or so. Should I let it be or help her out? 😂

#### PrettyLittleThings replied on 2026-06-23

If you can do it safely, I see the top part looks good to loosen up. They said, wrapping it in a moist thin paper towel will help it on its own. Try it first? I've had one and if I didn't help it, the new leaf won't be perfect. Wait, I might be seeing it wrong. If it's still too wrapped up, I'll do the Moistened towel. Do it every day until you see progress.

#### Britt replied on 2026-06-24

Alright! I will do that and see how it goes. I am new to the PPP gang so any advice is welcomed!

#### Britt replied on 2026-06-24

Progress with just one day of a wet paper towel sitting over it.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gXyB9RMjmWM3eZzjxxLaqXfFHnZ81wib777FxszKpK0/rDdMqMVQQbKufaVSDmEO8w.webp?size=large)

#### PrettyLittleThings replied on 2026-06-24

That's awesome! Very good progress! Congratulations!

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### KimzKoZyPLanTZ commented on 2026-06-24

This is super normal, I got GaRy when he was very young and I never help him unfurl a new leaf, just made sure he had the appropriate humidity and something to climb ✨🤍✨  
(This photo is actually about six month old, he’s twice this size now and climbing a bamboo stick)

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/d_ADZLbEUP7EMsdX2yF_39AtsLf9Ppra_pS2onmB_T0/s2F3wbRvQsqd243S9iT21A.webp?size=large)

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