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title: "I was recently gifted this propagated snake plant, and it was given…"
description: "I was recently gifted this propagated snake plant, and it was given to me with the top like this. It doesn’t seem mushy, but I’m not sure what to do to fix…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Sophie"
published: "2023-09-02T00:21:20.296Z"
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# I was recently gifted this propagated snake plant, and it was given…

_Posted by Sophie on 2023-09-02_

I was recently gifted this propagated snake plant, and it was given to me with the top like this. It doesn’t seem mushy, but I’m not sure what to do to fix this or if it means there’s other issues.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/GigR1HEYQjV-4k-qe8PuxXsZ3No2tCcDdZ39uouKL1o/5ea37b910796414a9d82912cc7b6cf20.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Liv commented on 2023-09-02

It may be sunburn! Nothing you can really do to fix it but the rest of it looks strong!

#### Sophie replied on 2023-09-02

Thank you!!

#### Liv replied on 2023-09-02

You could trim the leaf, but the edges may brown then. It’s up to you and your personal/ aesthetic preference!

#### Sophie replied on 2023-09-02

Would you recommend trimming it?

#### Liv replied on 2023-09-02

It’s really up to you! Personally I think it kind of looks cool like a battle scar lol. Also wouldn’t want the rest of the leaf to suffer by any chance, so I might keep it and if it keeps doing really good and getting stronger then maybe consider it!

#### Liv replied on 2023-09-02

This is a totally different plant w variegation but it basically looks the same in a way. Lol

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KBo3Er_HOMup4cN-CcaR114jA6rMi3diBulXyMNa1sI/dc66b90b351b4791aed406e9cd82df05.webp?size=large)

### Gwendolyn commented on 2023-09-02

You’ll also want to make sure the pot had drainage.

### Monique commented on 2023-09-02

I have a rescued snake plant as well that has some similar battle scars. The regrowth since i have gotten it has doubled so i have left the yellow tip as i don’t want to impede any further progress

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/n4ElFvupgqPtXKEwcLX33zg8czKT6jfsmwRp3BABDWc/02646758710b414b9331fb84b1f4e5ea.webp?size=large)

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