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title: "Got this lovely on clearance at Walmart for $10. Now do I cut off the…"
description: "Got this lovely on clearance at Walmart for $10. Now do I cut off the chewed up leaf when it’s technically the new one?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/kNsUVDvcvyxO4vwx6Z9WA3"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Bigredamazon"
published: "2026-02-17T19:49:36.398047Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/iRoTHlu5zTI-xRf77vEbPXyNentiOd5nF6irsGMTHIU/dfIhCtISQc-Kok6LrkXJTg.webp?size=large"
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# Got this lovely on clearance at Walmart for $10. Now do I cut off the…

_Posted by Bigredamazon on 2026-02-17_

Got this lovely on clearance at Walmart for $10. Now do I cut off the chewed up leaf when it’s technically the new one?

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## 2 comments

### Ms.Issy commented on 2026-02-17

What a great find!  
Since it’s the newest leaf I wouldn’t cut it off until another 1-3 leaves pop. Besides being torn the leaf looks healthy and should still help the plant make food, and a new leaf should grow from it just fine.

### Magz commented on 2026-02-19

That leaf has a story to tell 😂. I'd leave it. It's still working for the plant.

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