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title: "Would like to cut these dying leaves off. How should I do that so…"
description: "Would like to cut these dying leaves off. How should I do that so that she can grow new ones? And is this from over watering?"
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published: "2024-03-10T23:18:12.268095Z"
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# Would like to cut these dying leaves off. How should I do that so…

_Postat av Ella den 2024-03-10_

Would like to cut these dying leaves off. How should I do that so that she can grow new ones? And is this from over watering?

![Bilaga 1 av 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KHGrINpxqrPn8fjK6ccKVxH9kpKSdIfMVwyq7Q8OjUQ/IfzQNU6ERRKpyMj-Dx2gvg.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 2 av 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KHGrINpxqrPn8fjK6ccKVxH9kpKSdIfMVwyq7Q8OjUQ/iL2tD2PeSv-5ndacpgZqiA.webp?size=large)

## 6 kommentarer

### Chrissy kommenterade den 2024-03-11

You know I’m going to ask if that pot has drainage holes…. 😁

#### Ella svarade den 2024-03-11

Yes she’s still in the same pot from the store with with holes! and just sitting in another pot for aesthetic

### Sunny kommenterade den 2024-03-11

It looks overwatered. The leaves looks translucent on some areas. Look at the back of the leaves for translucent patches which are signs of overwatering.

#### Ella svarade den 2024-03-11

Sounds right. Do you know how I should remove them?

#### Sunny svarade den 2024-03-11

To remove the leaves just cut with a sharp blade disinfected with rubbing alcohol.

Removing water from the soil can be done by letting the soil dry out before watering again. Use a wooden skewer or chopstick to test for moisture at the bottom of the pot. Don’t strictly follow Planta’s watering notifications.

You can also remove the pot to see if anything is blocking the drain holes. Let the soil dry out a few hours.

You can change out excessively wet soil with dry soil and wait a day before watering the new fresh soil. The wait gives the roots a day of rest. Disturbing the root system can damage the fine roots putting additional stress on the plant. It’s a tradeoff.

Don’t let the plant sit in drainage water. 🍀🪴

### Bella56 kommenterade den 2024-03-11

Just cut with clean shears

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