Should I prune this damaged leaf?
My monstera has had this damaged leaf since I purchased it about 3 months ago. It looks like something had been eating it? The hole has not changed in size and there is no major discoloration since I brought it home and placed him under my grow lights. I am fairly new to monsteras and have heard through some blogs and videos that as the plant pushes out new leaves with fenestrations, it can be good to prune older leaves if the plant needs it. (This guy just unfurled his first fenestrated leaf over the weekend!) Would you guys recommend pruning the damaged leaf? #Monstera #advice
12” pot with drainage
Last watered 4 months ago
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There's no health reason to do it, especially since the hole doesn't even look like it's turning black or yellow on the edges (which would still be pretty normal I think)! And the leaf is still green which means it's healthy and isn't being used as nutrients for newer leaves yet. If the hole really bothers you then get rid of it, but it looks like a very healthy leaf! (perhaps you could cover up the hole with a cute sticker?)
