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title: "Does anyone know why my new leaf is coming in damaged with holes like…"
description: "Does anyone know why my new leaf is coming in damaged with holes like these? I don't know if it accidentally was ripped young or if its something else - please…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/KshOYd0grB9XmdcnwYfSs4"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "KT :)"
published: "2025-03-11T23:20:54.034447Z"
language: "en"
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# Does anyone know why my new leaf is coming in damaged with holes like…

_Posted by KT :) on 2025-03-11_

Does anyone know why my new leaf is coming in damaged with holes like these? I don't know if it accidentally was ripped young or if its something else - please help!

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uQUHkanRKXIK41q1UucpSbCnSJNOgn2zK9mEFqw7sz8/jzV9avd9TKac0d3p65RknQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uQUHkanRKXIK41q1UucpSbCnSJNOgn2zK9mEFqw7sz8/8PBpFgwRS6-DZG_oCgMc0g.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-11

Sometimes this can be mechanical damage from low humidity. But I'd check over really well for pests

### MacGyverette97 commented on 2025-03-12

Humidity issues maybe? Like sometimes when a leaf is struggling to unwrap/release it just needs some water.

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