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title: "Not sure if exactly what caused the tear in this leaf but it keeps…"
description: "Not sure if exactly what caused the tear in this leaf but it keeps getting bigger. It was otherwise healthy until the tear, causing it to droop. What’s the…"
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author: "CandyTC🪷"
published: "2024-03-03T20:46:34.949199Z"
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# Not sure if exactly what caused the tear in this leaf but it keeps…

_Geplaatst door CandyTC🪷 op 2024-03-03_

Not sure if exactly what caused the tear in this leaf but it keeps getting bigger. It was otherwise healthy until the tear, causing it to droop.  
What’s the best way to handle it without hurting the chances of the other leaves to grow?  
As always thank you for any advice! 🙏

![Bijlage 1 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z8fhSGQ8CX4oXY39dVWUEGYaaQK6A80dFzKaQMKize8/15QdgdWtRoGMqkCAUe9cxw.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z8fhSGQ8CX4oXY39dVWUEGYaaQK6A80dFzKaQMKize8/PaYIyatJTsW9TZo707WH8A.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z8fhSGQ8CX4oXY39dVWUEGYaaQK6A80dFzKaQMKize8/XhcIQCHVT_u3gENeGD6arA.webp?size=large)

## 4 reacties

### Amie206 reageerde op 2024-03-03

I did this to my own yesterday when I was cleaning her 😭😭😭

#### CandyTC🪷 antwoordde op 2024-03-03

Oh no I hope she’s alright

### Cemarshall reageerde op 2024-03-04

So idk if this will work on the actual leaf but I did have success with it on a bent/partially broken stem: I put toothpicks on either side of the injury and wrapped tape around it - like a little splint. It healed over with a brown scar but continued to support the leaf. It might not work on a leaf since they do transpiration and it could be difficult to get tape to stick. Anyway, you could try it if you wanted 🤷‍♀️

#### CandyTC🪷 antwoordde op 2024-03-04

Hmm interesting hack.. I’ll  
keep that in mind for stems for sure! Thanks

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