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title: "Is it selfish of me to cut around the burnt parts , I really don’t…"
description: "Is it selfish of me to cut around the burnt parts , I really don’t like how they look but don’t want to either lol"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/2sGn1uC0G9M5ySEGLvm9y6"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Lizzi"
published: "2025-12-08T14:45:59.198719Z"
language: "en"
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# Is it selfish of me to cut around the burnt parts , I really don’t…

_Posted by Lizzi on 2025-12-08_

Is it selfish of me to cut around the burnt parts , I really don’t like how they look but don’t want to either lol

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## 5 comments

### Tellie commented on 2025-12-08

You honestly don’t have too. Eventually the Thai Con will get rid of it. Mine is currently going through the process of getting rid of its burnt leaf.

### Spike commented on 2025-12-08

I also don’t like the way it looks. If it’s a small spot I trim that away and if it’s bigger I cut the leaf off as long as there is sufficient other leaves to keep the plant alive. It’s not necessary but haven’t found that it hurts the plant either. The more important thing to me is finding the cause and rectifying that so it doesn’t continue to spread on the plant.

### lyssxgardens commented on 2025-12-08

i’ve seen people cut the leaves after they’ve had some sort of damage and they make it look just as beautiful as before!! i wouldn’t feel that way at all you’re just giving a little trim 😁

### Steph commented on 2025-12-09

Cutting the leaf rill eventually just cause the cut edges to brown and crisp so it's really up to you if it's the aesthetic that bothers you. It'll be clean for a little while.

### Lizzi commented on 2025-12-10

Thank you guys ! I think im just leave it for now

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