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title: "Has anyone had a root push a leaf 1/2 off the plant?"
description: "Has anyone had a root push a leaf 1/2 off the plant?"
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Kathy C"
published: "2025-09-20T14:37:09.010799Z"
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# Has anyone had a root push a leaf 1/2 off the plant?

_Posted by Kathy C on 2025-09-20_

Has anyone had a root push a leaf 1/2 off the plant?

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## 4 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2025-09-20

It happens every now and then.

#### Kathy C replied on 2025-09-20

Will it kill the leaf?

#### MeasomerPi replied on 2025-09-20

Probably not. But it will be easier to knock off accidentally. Luckily your plant has plenty of leaves and looks vigorous overall so I wouldn’t worry over one leaf.

#### Jen replied on 2025-09-20

I have had both experiences- sometimes the root damages the leaf to the extent that it yellows and drops, and sometimes it just keeps on growin’ and thrivin’.

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