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title: "Will my birthday present die because he is only throwing white…"
description: "Will my birthday present die because he is only throwing white leaves? Is there anything I can do? I brought a single-leaf rooted cutting for my milestone…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/SnbkwLnTxIVEitno4g0euG"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Piedmont Growing"
published: "2026-03-26T14:44:30.835551Z"
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# Will my birthday present die because he is only throwing white…

_Posted by Piedmont Growing on 2026-03-26_

Will my birthday present die because he is only throwing white leaves? Is there anything I can do?

I brought a single-leaf rooted cutting for my milestone birthday several months ago but it has thrown all white leaves since. Is he doomed?

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## 6 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-03-26

cut it up! save the leaf that still has chlorophyll. start again. sometimes you have to whip them into shape LOLOL

#### Piedmont Growing replied on 2026-03-26

Thank you!!

### Waspinator commented on 2026-03-28

Yep, cutting it back is the only thing you can do

### Ashley commented on 2026-03-28

Too much light causes them to come out all white!

#### Piedmont Growing replied on 2026-03-28

Oh! I will try moving it - thanks

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