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title: "What on earth is happening here and what should i do???? Ive never…"
description: "What on earth is happening here and what should i do???? Ive never seen a philodendron leaf act like this. Its leaves are similar shape to a ”ring of fire”,…"
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# What on earth is happening here and what should i do???? Ive never…

_Posted by Ella on 2026-06-04_

What on earth is happening here and what should i do???? Ive never seen a philodendron leaf act like this. Its leaves are similar shape to a ”ring of fire”, but theyre all green. Do i help her unfurl, and if so HOW? It almost looks like two stems are connected to it lol

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## 7 comments

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-06-04

That is an interesting deformity! I got nothing, but interested to know what you find out about it!

### Springvision commented on 2026-06-04

It wouldn't hurt to help. Mist it with water and be very gentle. If it Feels like you're going to tear then stop.

### Christina commented on 2026-06-04

Can be a sign it needs more humidity to push out the leaves. When this happens i sparingly mist the sheath to let it soften and it usually corrects itself. If not, running a smooth round tool or non sharp tool gently under the edges of the sheath to loosen helps. Dont try to pull or tug the leafs

### plantgeek commented on 2026-06-04

it's struggling to unfurl. wet a towel with warm water and fondle for a minute or two. feels awkward but it does the trick lol

### jlsKenzy commented on 2026-06-05

I had a leaf struggle like yours last Oct. It's highly deformed. Took forever to get it this far. I may eventually cut it off, but since than 3 new leaves all fine. I agree with others, more humidity, a damp cloth...

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#### SuccySuccy replied on 2026-06-05

My BOP did this exactly with many leaves when it started trying to grow late winter before my temp/humidity were warmer/higher.

### Waspinator commented on 2026-06-05

I mist them occasionally when new leaves are coming in. Once it gets most of the way open you can gently (very gently) pull it to help it out. If it's hard to pull at all, wait some more; never force it

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