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title: "Got my first ACTUAL rescue. Do we suggest I clip those bad leaves and…"
description: "Got my first ACTUAL rescue. Do we suggest I clip those bad leaves and let her focus on new growth?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/wCGAyC21paWeHRPjCIG6nw"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Bret"
published: "2026-03-29T12:08:41.817727Z"
language: "en"
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# Got my first ACTUAL rescue. Do we suggest I clip those bad leaves and…

_Posted by Bret on 2026-03-29_

Got my first ACTUAL rescue. Do we suggest I clip those bad leaves and let her focus on new growth?

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## 2 comments

### LaMP commented on 2026-03-29

Gorgeous! I do suggest clipping what’s dead/dying so she can focus on regrowing.  
If you haven’t already, give the bottom of the pot a sniff for root rot- it will smell moldy instead of earthy, if that makes sense.

#### Bret replied on 2026-03-29

Oh I repotted her the minute I got in the door 😂 she was smelling beautiful. So got her some new dirt and a new home and some fertilizer. Gonna take those deadies off now though

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