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title: "my rubber tree’s brand new leaf got sliced!! I accidentally bonked it…"
description: "my rubber tree’s brand new leaf got sliced!! I accidentally bonked it and the leaf fell off. I feel bad b/c it was brand new. should I do anything? will it…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/gheRZfoBsSrzHSHWANV5yi"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "micaela"
published: "2025-07-11T18:33:36.063807Z"
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# my rubber tree’s brand new leaf got sliced!! I accidentally bonked it…

_Posted by micaela on 2025-07-11_

my rubber tree’s brand new leaf got sliced!! I accidentally bonked it and the leaf fell off. I feel bad b/c it was brand new. should I do anything? will it grow back?

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## 4 comments

### Mads commented on 2025-07-11

It’ll be fine. Some people chop the top of their rubber trees to get them to branch. They’re good at making new growth points.

#### micaela replied on 2025-07-11

thank u!

### happysoxdonkey commented on 2025-07-11

I always feel so guilty if I damage a leaf!

#### Mads replied on 2025-07-12

Me too. But most plants are tough, and just see minor damage or pruning as a challenge! 😄

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