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title: "My mother of thousands leaves started turning brown and dying so I…"
description: "My mother of thousands leaves started turning brown and dying so I cut some and others fell off. Now it just looks kind of crazy. It is still growing new…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Perry E"
published: "2026-02-20T18:49:40.534463Z"
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# My mother of thousands leaves started turning brown and dying so I…

_Posted by Perry E on 2026-02-20_

My mother of thousands leaves started turning brown and dying so I cut some and others fell off. Now it just looks kind of crazy. It is still growing new leaves but is there anything I can do to fix this?

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## 3 comments

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-02-21

Keilki paste? Score gently with clean pruners all along the bare stem and new shoots should appear in 2-3 wks. These babies grow like wildfire so I think you’ll be okay. Otherwise chop it down by the base and give it a fresh start. Good luck!

#### Perry E replied on 2026-02-21

If I chop it by the bottom leaves will it regrow??

#### SuccySuccy replied on 2026-02-21

…And prob come in just as happy and healthy than before. I have 5 thriving that all broke off the mother! They love a haircut. You’re fine!!

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