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title: "Bought this Horsehead from a coworker. The leaves came with these…"
description: "Bought this Horsehead from a coworker. The leaves came with these tears. New growth looks good, no tears in the leaves. Should I be worried? Also can I have it…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Amy"
published: "2024-05-08T16:21:55.826095Z"
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# Bought this Horsehead from a coworker. The leaves came with these…

_Posted by Amy on 2024-05-08_

Bought this Horsehead from a coworker. The leaves came with these tears. New growth looks good, no tears in the leaves. Should I be worried?  
Also can I have it hang instead of climb?

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Dbk3H-_gbeooPlZclhTqTQuTIDXF6rcxAU0PBf6m4Mw/5KFuWagxSveTkJr5RpMwrQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Dbk3H-_gbeooPlZclhTqTQuTIDXF6rcxAU0PBf6m4Mw/sKzL2_WmTmiAuJnJXKBqig.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Dbk3H-_gbeooPlZclhTqTQuTIDXF6rcxAU0PBf6m4Mw/xrFoIAV7SkCXRN-MPoK3yg.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### K commented on 2024-05-08

If the new growth looks good and no signs of pests then you’re probably fine. The hanging vs climbing thing is up to you. In my experience they’re really avid climbers, but if you prefer a hanging aesthetic then go for it. They look great both ways.

#### Amy replied on 2024-05-08

Thank you!

### K commented on 2024-05-08

(The tears to me look like those leaves had physical trauma while they were still developing. Totally functional leaves but not as pretty)

#### Amy replied on 2024-05-08

Thank you!

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