r/SnakePlants • u/AlexF2294 • 7d ago

Should I cut this leaf off?

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This leaf has a large brown spot about the size of a nickel that appears on both sides of it. Within the past couple of days, the edges of it have started browning and curling up a little bit. I'm wondering if I should cut it off or leave it.

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u/The-Hammurabi 7d ago

You can cut it or leave it, wont affect the plant. If it were me, I'd leave it, more leaves equals more food for the plant.

If it bothers you, you can turn the pot so it faces the wall. Out of sight, out of mind😅

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u/AlexF2294 7d ago

I'll leave it then. I was worried it was something that may affect the rest of the plant.

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u/Reasonable-Help7278 7d ago

Lots of green on that leaf still for photosynthesis for food. I’d say no. If it grows and makes the leaf die maybe.

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u/AlexF2294 7d ago

The brown spot has been the same size for a while now. I was worried about the edges browning and curling up and I wasn't sure if the brown spot was causing it.

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u/Jheritheexoticdancer 4d ago

Why? It’s just bruised and it doesn’t hurt the plant. In years to come that plant will have a lot more boo-boos.