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title: "This little leaf looks a little ragged and won’t stand up at night…"
description: "This little leaf looks a little ragged and won’t stand up at night with the other leaves. Is it best to trim it or just leave it alone?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64adfe0bae528828c409671c"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "SisaLis"
published: "2023-07-12T01:12:43.098Z"
language: "en"
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# This little leaf looks a little ragged and won’t stand up at night…

_Posted by SisaLis on 2023-07-12_

This little leaf looks a little ragged and won’t stand up at night with the other leaves. Is it best to trim it or just leave it alone?

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## 4 comments

### Rhonda commented on 2023-07-12

I probably would (don’t know about others) because Prayer Plants close up when dark to conserve moisture.

#### SisaLis replied on 2023-07-12

Thank you!

### Allie \& T commented on 2023-07-12

trim!!

#### SisaLis replied on 2023-07-12

Thank you!

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