Would picking old leaves, help new growth?

Question

I have a Calathea Makoyana, and I want to pick some of the old leaves, because they a bit damaged. The new leaves are coming in really nice. If I cut some of these old leaves from the stems, would it help new growth?

Thanks

Answer 1

yes  it would, the leaves need to come off in order for new leaves to grow. think before cutting whole branches or stems off, though because that may take a few months to regrow, but  it may be bigger ha before.