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title: "Should I trim my monsters down to encourage thicker growth? Or what…"
description: "Should I trim my monsters down to encourage thicker growth? Or what should I do? I bought it for $10 at a garage sale and I’m trying to recover it the best I…"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Jill’s Jungle"
published: "2026-06-03T14:55:50.646479Z"
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# Should I trim my monsters down to encourage thicker growth? Or what…

_Posted by Jill’s Jungle on 2026-06-03_

Should I trim my monsters down to encourage thicker growth? Or what should I do? I bought it for $10 at a garage sale and I’m trying to recover it the best I can!

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## 1 comment

### Justy commented on 2026-06-04

Of course always wait for such changes like a week or so after you get the plant. Only cut a leaf if it looks bad and like it’s just a burden (that’s what I do). If its struggling it’s going to need all the healthy leaves

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