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title: "How did I do on my very first plant surgery!? Most of the leaf seems…"
description: "How did I do on my very first plant surgery!? Most of the leaf seems strong and healthy…I know the white bits are more likely to throw tantrums.🪴😉"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/mnyFr60tDglBaX6ypWF6NR"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-06-24T13:02:14.962047Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/p2JoTxsYMMu1I_M_-FU0kq3BTMZh6orYbGC2TXeoBEc/vHzsn0FuTne-Smz_F2ECvA.webp?size=large"
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# How did I do on my very first plant surgery!? Most of the leaf seems…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-06-24_

How did I do on my very first plant surgery!? Most of the leaf seems strong and healthy…I know the white bits are more likely to throw tantrums.🪴😉

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/p2JoTxsYMMu1I_M_-FU0kq3BTMZh6orYbGC2TXeoBEc/vHzsn0FuTne-Smz_F2ECvA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/p2JoTxsYMMu1I_M_-FU0kq3BTMZh6orYbGC2TXeoBEc/BVu8H806RG-Sjqti8LPiJQ.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-06-24

This is funny because that’s exactly what I did last time I had this issue because I didn’t want to cut off the entire leaf lol

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-24

Someone on here suggested it…the rest of the leaf is still good and pretty! This gives Herman some character and experience!🤪🪴

#### Cait replied on 2026-06-24

Place by a window with indirect sunlight

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/aGD4wzdHg8ngnCUPlgQNGUd9aqJxjzkmgt6UfMpG0KE/JTGJrQy8Q6OB2l-r0kELUA.webp?size=large)

### Cait commented on 2026-06-24

Looks like it needs indirect light and misting 👍  
It looks quite dark in the photo

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-24

It’s near the east facing window and gets grow light help too…this is before the drama

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/p2JoTxsYMMu1I_M_-FU0kq3BTMZh6orYbGC2TXeoBEc/Utyg4QtlTHmOFGtc5BV96A.webp?size=large)

### Nikiller commented on 2026-06-24

That’s a really good trim, Herman’s looking much better 💚

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-24

Thank you kindly!🪴🥳🙏

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