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title: "My bird of paradise started producing new leaves in October and……"
description: "My bird of paradise started producing new leaves in October and… they’re still not out/fully grown? I’m thinking probably because it’s winter but I’m not sure…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/658dea56bf6ef95c6c2d6482"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Freedomskai"
published: "2023-12-28T21:36:22.299Z"
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# My bird of paradise started producing new leaves in October and……

_Posted by Freedomskai on 2023-12-28_

My bird of paradise started producing new leaves in October and… they’re still not out/fully grown? I’m thinking probably because it’s winter but I’m not sure and starting to get a little worried. Should I do anything to help or leave it alone? Does going dormant hurt these leaves?

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## 5 comments

### KelOlivi commented on 2023-12-28

My general advice is to let it do  
Its thing. Those plants take a long time to open up and can be prone to split. If you really want to avoid that you can kick up the humidity or you can wet a cloth and wrap it around the leaf and gently squeeze to help loosen it.

#### Freedomskai replied on 2023-12-28

Thank you so much! This is my plant’s first new leaves with me so I wasn’t sure if this was a normal time frame or if there was something wrong. Thank you!

### Lindsey commented on 2023-12-29

That is interesting to me that it’s taking that long to unfurl. Mine is still producing new leaves over the winter, but they are unfurling like normal. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Be sure it has plenty of light, water and humidity and we’ll all pray for those little guys to come on out. 😇

#### Freedomskai replied on 2023-12-29

Thank you! I think I’m gonna get a grow light just for this plant and see if it helps!

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