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title: "what are y’all’s thoughts on removing dead leaves that have fallen…"
description: "what are y’all’s thoughts on removing dead leaves that have fallen off from inside the pot? on one hand it’s very satisfying to me to remove an old leaf…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "max"
published: "2024-05-10T00:30:18.094239Z"
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# what are y’all’s thoughts on removing dead leaves that have fallen…

_Posted by max on 2024-05-10_

what are y’all’s thoughts on removing dead leaves that have fallen off from inside the pot? on one hand it’s very satisfying to me to remove an old leaf because it means new ones are coming in, but on the other hand i feel like it could be a fertilizer of sorts. would love to hear any other thoughts! 🪿

## 6 comments

### GreenLeaf commented on 2024-05-10

I remove them. It can be a great place for pests to live, and I’m fertilizing them anyways.

#### MikeNeedsMorePlants replied on 2024-05-10

Agreed. Plus, I like to have a clear view of all the topsoil to assess for pests and fungus when I water

#### max replied on 2024-05-10

oh good point, i hadn’t even thought of that. thanks!

#### max replied on 2024-05-10

totally makes sense!

### Sunny commented on 2024-05-10

Remove them. Decaying plant debris attracts fungus gnats and other insects that live in soil. It blocks the soil from drying out leading to root rot.

#### max replied on 2024-05-10

i hadn’t thought about the soil drying out, thanks!

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