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title: "Elmer’s leaf drop leading to new growth! He disliked the Florida heat…"
description: "Elmer’s leaf drop leading to new growth! He disliked the Florida heat wave! Brought him inside near an east facing window, think he likes that for now…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/IcJOP1Fg7ivTwN6O15jpTr"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-07-22T21:44:14.754879Z"
language: "en"
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# Elmer’s leaf drop leading to new growth! He disliked the Florida heat…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-07-22_

Elmer’s leaf drop leading to new growth! He disliked the Florida heat wave! Brought him inside near an east facing window, think he likes that for now…

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## 3 comments

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-07-22

Should I take this opportunity to cut back a bit? A little leggy in places…

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-07-22

You definitely could if you want! If your cutting brand new growth I would wait until it hardens

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-07-22

Good tip, thx

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