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title: "Should i cut down the stem that has the brown leaves and then repot…"
description: "Should i cut down the stem that has the brown leaves and then repot this into a smaller pot? It’s a Calathea Liberians. TIA"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/GojjAAQPmS2sjgHIfpfQr1"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Amy B"
published: "2026-01-19T16:10:09.167263Z"
language: "en"
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# Should i cut down the stem that has the brown leaves and then repot…

_Posted by Amy B on 2026-01-19_

Should i cut down the stem that has the brown leaves and then repot this into a smaller pot? It’s a Calathea Liberians. TIA

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## 2 comments

### Debbie commented on 2026-01-19

Yes

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-01-20

Yep that's what i would do.

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