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title: "I’ve just inherited this raven zz plant and when I got it home I…"
description: "I’ve just inherited this raven zz plant and when I got it home I noticed that (as well as needing some serious cleaning) a couple of the top leaves have been…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Zwanie"
published: "2024-11-20T22:35:33.998879Z"
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# I’ve just inherited this raven zz plant and when I got it home I…

_Posted by Zwanie on 2024-11-20_

I’ve just inherited this raven zz plant and when I got it home I noticed that (as well as needing some serious cleaning) a couple of the top leaves have been broken off. Will this hinder any further growth? What steps might I need to take to give it the best chance of growing healthily?  
Thanks!

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## 2 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-20

The broken off shouldn't hinder anything as long as they are clean and not showing signs of mold or fungus, which they don't from your picture. I have my black zz in a south window in chunky soil and it's been giving me new growth. I had cut it way back, because it was staying too wet in the initial pot I had it in. They are not fans

#### Zwanie replied on 2024-11-21

Thanks, that’s super helpful!

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