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title: "My monstera has this large dry spot. Should I cut the entire leaf or…"
description: "My monstera has this large dry spot. Should I cut the entire leaf or let her be?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/PvmFq9firs2Ha2dzouTZZv"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Plant Nana"
published: "2026-02-02T15:45:27.027407Z"
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# My monstera has this large dry spot. Should I cut the entire leaf or…

_Posted by Plant Nana on 2026-02-02_

My monstera has this large dry spot. Should I cut the entire leaf or let her be?

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## 3 comments

### NamasteWithMyPlants commented on 2026-02-02

As long as there is green then there is photosynthesis. I will trim the damage parts off or just leave them until fully yellow and pretty much come off on their own.

### Joss commented on 2026-02-02

Don’t trim the bad part, you can trim that leaf off it won’t hurt the plant. It can even help it grow more leaves Hope this helps 🫶🏻🫶🏻

### Snail Diva commented on 2026-02-03

Just to add to what other mentioned. That is most likely fungal. (Yellow ring around it is a good indicator)  
I would personally cut off this leaf and monitor.

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