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title: "I’ve got a leaf that isn’t doing well. Possible bc I accidentally…"
description: "I’ve got a leaf that isn’t doing well. Possible bc I accidentally stabbed it with my moisture check toothpick. Should I remove it or just leave it be? Are…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Jneyman"
published: "2025-07-28T13:49:40.215743Z"
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# I’ve got a leaf that isn’t doing well. Possible bc I accidentally…

_Posted by Jneyman on 2025-07-28_

I’ve got a leaf that isn’t doing well. Possible bc I accidentally stabbed it with my moisture check toothpick. Should I remove it or just leave it be? Are there any pros or cons?

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## 7 comments

### Bea commented on 2025-07-28

probably best to leave it! it will likely eventually dry up (at no harm to the plant)

#### Jneyman replied on 2025-07-28

Thanks! As long as no harm!

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-07-28

You can remove but just leave it in my opinion

#### Jneyman replied on 2025-07-28

Thanks!!

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-07-28

I would pull it off bcz if the way it looks is all.

#### happysoxdonkey replied on 2025-07-28

Yes me too. It looks like a little dead fish lol

### Melody commented on 2025-07-28

You can keep it or let it dry.

Keep it: You won’t mistakenly cut too much plant.

Remove it: It looks better and it helps save energy from the rest of the plant. Although just make sure you don’t hurt the plant.

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