On 25 May 2004 09:59:44 -0700, Joe wrote:

So my problems a
1. There are 3 stalks which appear strong and healthy, but about one
in every four leaves is partially or totally brown and whithered. I
realize I need to pull the dead ones, but I'm not sure about triming
brown from the mostly healthy leaves. Is that possible, or what
should I do?

Brown edges can be trimmed, but be prepared for further browning.

2. Several leaves look healthy in appearance except that the weight
of the leaf or mishandling caused the leaf to bend to a fold. Can I
splint this somehow until it strengthens, or would this be futile?

Splinting won't do much good, alas.

Were this my project, I'd get it back on the road to health, and then
air layer it about 6-8" below where the leaves look good. When you
have good roots, sever the tops and replant; you can cut the old
plant back severely and you'll probably see good new growth on that,
too.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/hil/hil-8701.html
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/housepl..._airlayer.html

Kay