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title: "Opinions please: do I snip those forming new leaves so the cutting…"
description: "Opinions please: do I snip those forming new leaves so the cutting can focus on roots?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/Mv2Wf04ofEvWkt4Ti5087X"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-04-04T13:22:13.937391Z"
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# Opinions please: do I snip those forming new leaves so the cutting…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-04-04_

Opinions please: do I snip those forming new leaves so the cutting can focus on roots?

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## 3 comments

### Madison commented on 2026-04-04

I’d think it would form roots either way, so you’re to totally fine to keep them if you want to! I don’t know for sure, but it’s possible that cutting those leaves might just make the plant focus on more leaves instead of roots. If I was trying to get more root growth, I might consider adding prop drops or a cutting from a pothos (they put out rooting hormones that make other propagations/cuttings root faster in water). Good luck!

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-04-04

Wow, now that’s a pro tip!!!

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-04-04

Thx

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