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title: "Hello, Should i cut off this limp yellowing leaf ? It’s the second…"
description: "Hello, Should i cut off this limp yellowing leaf ? It’s the second leaf this month that’s had this problem . Unsure what to do , the other three are healthy…"
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community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "t"
published: "2024-11-03T12:03:20.422895Z"
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# Hello, Should i cut off this limp yellowing leaf ? It’s the second…

_Posted by t on 2024-11-03_

Hello,  
Should i cut off this limp yellowing leaf ? It’s the second leaf this month that’s had this problem . Unsure what to do , the other three are healthy (so far)

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uiSvRkWHeHmpWwOFTP7y6Iu5URvqA1Dy9_GZYW4ykd4/aDu0LCdQSeCFIRKM894LEw.webp?size=large)

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## 5 comments

### Veronica commented on 2024-11-03

It's a preference, I would because it drains energy from the others leaves

#### t replied on 2024-11-03

okay i’ll cut it! thank you

### JenThon🪴🪷 commented on 2024-11-03

Yeah, I just assume sad leaves are a drain, so they come off right away.

#### t replied on 2024-11-03

i cut it from the stem, was this a good idea

### JenThon🪴🪷 commented on 2024-11-03

Down by the base? Yes.

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