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title: "Should i cut this off cause it’s not growing and maybe it’s taking…"
description: "Should i cut this off cause it’s not growing and maybe it’s taking energy from where it is growing? Advice please. I am been trying to grow this star baby…"
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author: "Crystal"
published: "2024-07-22T19:38:09.953479Z"
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# Should i cut this off cause it’s not growing and maybe it’s taking…

_Geplaatst door Crystal op 2024-07-22_

Should i cut this off cause it’s not growing and maybe it’s taking energy from where it is growing? Advice please. I am been trying to grow this star baby forever now and i need advice???? Please and ty

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OsdmbnbiJ8_MLGnqbw9L-9UvepoeGGGjxYnlYCzoZ-s/chXiDnsgQfWdjwgsMKoYag.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OsdmbnbiJ8_MLGnqbw9L-9UvepoeGGGjxYnlYCzoZ-s/5ZOXNI3BShmEwiD0doWCtA.webp?size=large)

## 9 reacties

### eatyacarbs reageerde op 2024-07-22

the plant will drop what it isn’t using on its own when it’s done with it — you won’t hurt anything if you cut it off, though.

but I think your pot miiiight be too big, hard to say from the angle but that’s my suspicion

#### Crystal antwoordde op 2024-07-22

Ok tysm!

#### Crystal antwoordde op 2024-07-22

Repotting in something smaller!

#### Crystal antwoordde op 2024-07-22

3 1/2 inch instead of that big 4-5 inch! Ty for the advice!

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OsdmbnbiJ8_MLGnqbw9L-9UvepoeGGGjxYnlYCzoZ-s/y7qV4Zz6R_Kh9tctihfDjw.webp?size=large)

#### eatyacarbs antwoordde op 2024-07-22

nice! i bet it would like more light if you can provide it. maybe an east facing window or a little grow light

#### Crystal antwoordde op 2024-07-22

I have little grow lights everywhere should i stick it closer to one of them?

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OsdmbnbiJ8_MLGnqbw9L-9UvepoeGGGjxYnlYCzoZ-s/cmBD9PMpTRq9DKhPHrIoBA.webp?size=large)

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### Riley reageerde op 2024-07-23

How long has it been since you watered and what soil is that? Unlike most plants, this kind of plant actually needs soil that’s really moisture retaining, and it needs watering often. If I have a leaf on mine that won’t unfurl, it usually will after watering.

#### Crystal antwoordde op 2024-07-23

I watered also

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