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AnnaJW
07-09-2006, 03:51 AM
I went out to water and check my plants today and one of them has a broken leaf. This is a new leaf that just fully opened. This guy is one of my favorites. He survived the "mystery critter" who downed him; was dug up and planted in a pot for awhile. Was doing great, and just getting used to his new space in the ground. Should I cut the leaf, or just let Nature take it's course? Will the next leaf push out without intervention?

Frankallen
07-09-2006, 06:29 AM
Anna,

I had one of my plants to do the same thing. I just left the leaf on the plant as long as it was still Green,once it started to die I cut it. The other new Leaf should have no problem coming out. Hope this helps. :)

-Frank-

bigdog
07-09-2006, 08:51 AM
I've got at least three broken leaves still hanging on a couple of plants. I would leave it there, as it is still providing needed energy for the plant.

AnnaJW
07-09-2006, 10:42 AM
Okay - I'll leave it be.

Thanks!!!

pitangadiego
07-09-2006, 04:18 PM
Anna, Leave ANYTHING that is green, regardless of looks, shape, orientation, or whatever. Green is ALWAYS good.

AnnaJW
07-10-2006, 02:24 AM
I'm leaving it alone. But I have to tell you - I did go out today and gently lift the leaf to look inside for a sign of another new leaf. There is one! :)

AnnaJW
07-13-2006, 12:09 AM
Whoo-hoo! You guys were right! (I knew you would be, BTW) :-)

The new leaf is emerging with no problem. :bananas_b

momoese
07-13-2006, 01:07 AM
And then there was a Banana leaf :bananas_b

AnnaJW
07-13-2006, 02:31 AM
Lol!!!