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title: "Is it necessary to remove the dead flowers & brown leaves on a peace…"
description: "Is it necessary to remove the dead flowers & brown leaves on a peace lily?"
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author: "Vonne"
published: "2024-06-29T14:42:12.319408Z"
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# Is it necessary to remove the dead flowers \& brown leaves on a peace…

_Posted by Vonne on 2024-06-29_

Is it necessary to remove the dead flowers \& brown leaves on a peace lily?

## 6 comments

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-06-29

Up to you! I usually remove brown leaves since they can attract pests. But I leave flowers on until they fall off on their own because the plant re-absorbs nutrients from them

#### Vonne replied on 2024-06-29

What about brown tips on the leaves ? Is it safe to cut them or leave them be?

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#### Vonne replied on 2024-06-29

It came from lime sensitivity so I now boil water and allow it to cool. Also repotted to help.

#### send\_nodes replied on 2024-06-29

I would trim that leaf off yeah, as close to the base of the stem as possible. Good idea about boiling water!

#### Vonne replied on 2024-06-29

I appreciate you, thank you

#### send\_nodes replied on 2024-06-29

Happy to help!

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