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title: "Hello! Do I need to do anything about this yellow leaf on my bird of…"
description: "Hello! Do I need to do anything about this yellow leaf on my bird of paradise?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/yGGfIF1KcWDf6j5PkOJQAv"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Holly"
published: "2025-09-26T22:37:23.518335Z"
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# Hello! Do I need to do anything about this yellow leaf on my bird of…

_Posted by Holly on 2025-09-26_

Hello! Do I need to do anything about this yellow leaf on my bird of paradise?

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## 3 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-09-26

Cut the yellow leaf off so it doesn't use its energy to try and save it. Once it's yellow it will die.

#### Mads replied on 2025-09-27

I was reminded recently that, when cutting off a leaf, especially one with a thick petiole, you can apply cinnamon to the cut end, to prevent disease from entering.

### Katie commented on 2025-09-27

this looks like it could be thrip damage…

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