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title: "My plants leaves are cracking and it is tilting should I add more…"
description: "My plants leaves are cracking and it is tilting should I add more soil and what can I do about the leaves?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lauren"
published: "2025-05-26T01:15:14.534543Z"
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# My plants leaves are cracking and it is tilting should I add more…

_Posted by Lauren on 2025-05-26_

My plants leaves are cracking and it is tilting should I add more soil and what can I do about the leaves?

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## 8 comments

### Dory commented on 2025-05-26

I wouldn’t add more soil. You could consider a stake or trellis or some form of support. It looks like it’s trying to reach for your window honestly… perhaps a pot it closer to that light source and check for pests. Could be your water is too hard or not enough humidity during unfurling. Hard to tell from this pic. Can you take a closer pic of the splits on the leaves perhaps?

#### Lauren replied on 2025-05-26

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/B-DxaXvl_x3hR5z7PdcpXrpqYO7zLYMnktv8c4QGK-Y/XtYS-5CHSuiltHpQVRvbJw.webp?size=large)

### Lauren commented on 2025-05-26

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### Kappllow commented on 2025-05-26

It is almost impossible to prevent bird of paradise leaves from splitting, it is a normal occurrence for some plants.

#### Dory replied on 2025-05-26

Don’t they also need really high humidity?

#### Lauren replied on 2025-05-26

Ugh probably…

#### Lauren replied on 2025-05-26

Do you suggest a humidifier?

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-05-26

Yes it would love a humidifier along with the rest of your plants unless they're succulents

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