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title: "Scared to cut the smaller lower leaves….cut or not to cut….help! And…"
description: "Scared to cut the smaller lower leaves….cut or not to cut….help! And thank you!!!!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/vxXsLOhKe0MhzzPDFeWoiS"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Sal"
published: "2025-07-20T23:50:34.413135Z"
language: "en"
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# Scared to cut the smaller lower leaves….cut or not to cut….help! And…

_Posted by Sal on 2025-07-20_

Scared to cut the smaller lower leaves….cut or not to cut….help! And thank you!!!!

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## 7 comments

### Amelie commented on 2025-07-21

I always cut them! I heard they tell the plant to produce more with fenestrations but I could be wrong💕

### Lost Hyperion 🪴 commented on 2025-07-21

They look good and healthy, but I get it haha, honestly I would let the plant decide when it's had enough of them, looks likes its still throwing out new growth, it's a beautiful monstera! I'm sure she will continue to thrive regardless 🙌

### happysoxdonkey commented on 2025-07-21

Don’t cut! They are gorgeous!

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-07-21

Really just up to your esthetic. It will look less bushy if you cut them. But if you only want fenestration leaves, also nice

### Waspinator commented on 2025-07-21

You could go for a middle of the road solution and cut one small or weak leaf each time a new one comes in

#### Sal replied on 2025-07-21

This sounds like something I’d do! I’ll start with this! Thank you!!

### Immy commented on 2025-07-22

Hello 👋🏻 I always cut mine, feel like it takes energy away from the plant so promotes more growth ☺️xx

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