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title: "I was told I should cut off all my older small non-fenestrated leaves…"
description: "I was told I should cut off all my older small non-fenestrated leaves to encourage new big leaf growth. I have a pretty big monstera deliciosa. Does this sound…"
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# I was told I should cut off all my older small non-fenestrated leaves…

_Publié par SharonE le 2024-04-04_

I was told I should cut off all my older small non-fenestrated leaves to encourage new big leaf growth. I have a pretty big monstera deliciosa. Does this sound like a good idea?

## 3 commentaires

### Flplantlover a commenté le 2024-04-04

I have not heard this. I know you should keep it in a smaller pot. With either a plank or moss pole.

### K’s Plants a commenté le 2024-04-04

Each leaf helps with photosynthesis and helps the plant push new leaves. I wouldn’t trim any healthy leaves, not even small ones. They are helping support the plant.

### Lindsey a commenté le 2024-04-04

It’s really more about the sunlight your monstera is getting that best encourages big, fenestrated leaves. Get him in a very bright window! 🌿☀️

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