Step 21, it should look like the picture shown. Make sure it is detached with Reset XForm located under the modifier tab with the hammer on it. Select object and press Reset XForm button. Then collapse your modifier stack.
Step 5, I created a line in Front view and selected corner to smooth as drag type. Created the arch you see next to my base of banana tree. I adjusted verts if needed. This is to have the Leaf follow the line.