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Brown Sheaths on Anthurium: Normal Aging

Anthurium with brown sheaths

The brown papery sheaths at the base are natural aging—they protected new growth and will eventually fall off. You can gently peel them off with tweezers or fingers for appearance, being careful not to damage the stem.

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