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title: "Hey, my plant has been trying to push this leaf out for a month but…"
description: "Hey, my plant has been trying to push this leaf out for a month but hasn’t seemed to make any progress. I worry that there’s just not enough space right there.…"
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author: "cailee"
published: "2025-03-09T13:23:01.627231Z"
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# Hey, my plant has been trying to push this leaf out for a month but…

_Geplaatst door cailee op 2025-03-09_

Hey, my plant has been trying to push this leaf out for a month but hasn’t seemed to make any progress. I worry that there’s just not enough space right there. I water her enough but I haven’t given her fertilizer in a while. Maybe that’s why? Not sure if there is anything I should be doing to help.

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## 3 reacties

### KJM reageerde op 2025-03-09

This time of the year most plants tend to grow very slowly. It is about time to start fertilizing for the new spring growth so that would probably be a good idea.

#### Peaches antwoordde op 2025-03-09

Misting it might help.

### Wolfen 🐺 reageerde op 2025-03-09

Usually leafs not popping is a humidity issue. Mist it every 2-3 days. If it's been stuck for a month it may be a lost cause. In dire cases I have taken a wet warm paper towel and wrapped the emerging leaf for a few hrs. Then slowly massage it to break up adhesion. Sometimes it takes a few tries over several days with misting in between

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