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title: "I left my house for about a week and I came back in these leaves…"
description: "I left my house for about a week and I came back in these leaves turned brown. Should I cut them off or just wait until they fall off?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/J2fs0YAkQfCYqPOOlzpAxA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lil’mottet"
published: "2024-05-24T20:22:08.174319Z"
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# I left my house for about a week and I came back in these leaves…

_Posted by Lil’mottet on 2024-05-24_

I left my house for about a week and I came back in these leaves turned brown. Should I cut them off or just wait until they fall off?

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## 3 comments

### Ana’s Fresh Air🌱 commented on 2024-05-24

I think for most plants, cutting it before it falls off is a way of helping the plant transfer its energy to other parts of the plant faster than it would by itself. I have this plant so I would cut it off and any other leaves that may be yellowing or too far gone.

#### Lil’mottet replied on 2024-05-24

Thank you!

### Dondoo52 commented on 2024-05-25

I totally agree!

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