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title: "Should I cut around my monsteras brown spot ?"
description: "Should I cut around my monsteras brown spot ?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/b2pB70jFSgu2-3jT1MPylA"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Mallory S"
published: "2024-02-16T00:36:05.321247Z"
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# Should I cut around my monsteras brown spot ?

_Posted by Mallory S on 2024-02-16_

Should I cut around my monsteras brown spot ?

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## 4 comments

### Zach commented on 2024-02-16

There’s no reason to

#### Mallory S replied on 2024-02-16

I just feel like it keeps growing! I think maybe a water imbalance

### Mullein commented on 2024-02-16

Nice aurea! People often do cut off brown parts with albos, but that might be a habit of sellers and instagrammers wanting to hide imperfection. Well, I also don’t like looking at crispy leaves, so I can’t really blame them lol. Theoretically though, every cut into the plant is a chance to introduce bacteria. So if you can’t resist, make sure to disinfect your scissors before cutting

### Evil Plant Dad commented on 2024-02-16

If you cut leave a tiny layer of brown otherwise the new area will brown later

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