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Erin

We call this “leggy”, right? Any tips to encourage more upright growth? A grow light above, maybe…

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  1. Evi (◡‿◡✿)

    They like to move towards the light I would suggest placing it on top of a plant stand and adding a taller moss pole or a wooden trellis (personal preference) it is what I have mine on .

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    • Erin

      Appreciate the input. I agree, mine has outgrown the moss pole. Thanks.

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  2. Ezzeldin Yaqoub

    That is normal, not leggy.

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  3. Wolfen 🐺

    That's not leggy, just normal monstera growth. If light is on one side primarily...Turn your plants weekly so they don't lean

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    • Erin

      Okay, thanks. Leggy must be reeeeeeaaaaallllly long stems haha.

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    • Wolfen 🐺

      Leggy refers to Etiolation, which is an over lengthening, to the point of being sickly. I.e. the plants needs are not being met. Usually with a discoloration, light color that indicates a lack of sun and chlorophyll. Or very long internodal sections. This is a succulent. But same idea. Something that's supposed to be bushy or compact.

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    • Wolfen 🐺

      I couldn't find a deliciosa, but did find an adansonii. See the super long internodes and pale color

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    • Erin

      I see. Thanks for the info!

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  4. NyxHallow

    Monstera are a vining plant, so perhaps another Moss pole, which was taller would help them stay on the up and up. But I do think raising it up closer to the window and perhaps rotating it every few days would help it get back into a non-leaning shape.

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