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title: "Why did those new leaves on this bird of paradise plant come out…"
description: "Why did those new leaves on this bird of paradise plant come out broken like this? ☹️"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/1Bsei1NTTK-9lgbKRHAAmA"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Dre"
published: "2024-03-15T13:13:29.018319Z"
language: "en"
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# Why did those new leaves on this bird of paradise plant come out…

_Posted by Dre on 2024-03-15_

Why did those new leaves on this bird of paradise plant come out broken like this? ☹️

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## 6 comments

### Matilda commented on 2024-03-15

Sometimes this happens to mine if they get stuck in the stem on their way out, I haven’t quite figured out the best way to stop it but you’re not alone!

#### Dre replied on 2024-03-16

Okay this makes me feel better that I’m not alone haha!! Thanksss

### Sunny commented on 2024-03-15

Sometimes the air is too dry and misting often helps it unfurl easier by adding moisture.

#### Dre replied on 2024-03-16

So like spray the leaves every now and then?

#### Sunny replied on 2024-03-16

Yes, mist to add moisture if you see it stuck and can’t unfurl. Sometimes the tip gets stuck while the base keeps growing out causing the leaf to tear near the tip.

### Silly commented on 2024-03-16

Thats what i do, and if i notice a leaf is stuck ill take a paper towel, soak it and wring it out and then verrrry gently wrap it around for a few mins to get it going

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