diff --git a/mods/arena/arena-player.lua b/mods/arena/arena-player.lua
index 3b9ae0f1..62275af1 100644
--- a/mods/arena/arena-player.lua
+++ b/mods/arena/arena-player.lua
@@ -338,9 +338,6 @@ function mario_local_update(m)
     local s = gPlayerSyncTable[m.playerIndex]
     local e = gMarioStateExtras[m.playerIndex]
 
-    if (m.controller.buttonDown & Z_TRIG) ~= 0 then
-        mario_fire_flower_use(m)
-    end
     -- decrease cooldown
     if e.attackCooldown > 0 then
         e.attackCooldown = e.attackCooldown - 1