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title: "Hi! This lovely was a rescue from an under-watered (I think)…"
description: "Hi! This lovely was a rescue from an under-watered (I think) situation at my local BJ’s. Close-up and full plant photos for context. The leaf looked like this,…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/2H4ZC34nkXLACPKbYy7H2h"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Char"
published: "2026-04-07T22:48:55.026431Z"
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# Hi! This lovely was a rescue from an under-watered (I think)…

_Posted by Char on 2026-04-07_

Hi! This lovely was a rescue from an under-watered (I think) situation at my local BJ’s. Close-up and full plant photos for context. The leaf looked like this, but more tightly furled, when I got it over a month ago. It looks like it’s trying to unfurl, but I’m wondering what I can do to help or if it’s too late. If it’s too late, do I just leave it or what do I do with it? I’m new to Monsteras and appreciate any advice- thanks!

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/K1ovUSPb4GMMQIeLtVJqNh0IJHsNVMi6fJ_RVFXSIjI/6UP7K8NtR5iQcbjMf9FbLg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/K1ovUSPb4GMMQIeLtVJqNh0IJHsNVMi6fJ_RVFXSIjI/GzpaT1tVR3S4Th61daATnA.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-04-07

let it unfurl and see what happens. mist it to help it move. those brown bits are caused by inconsistent watering and should not happen to the next new leaf if you're doing it right

### Springvision commented on 2026-04-07

You could even help it along a bit, especially if the brown bits are crusted over. It could be stopping it from opening up more. Spritzing it will help.

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