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title: "How long does it typically take a monstera leaf to unfurl? I have one…"
description: "How long does it typically take a monstera leaf to unfurl? I have one on my new plant, D'Artagnan, and I’m so excited! It is fenestrated! OK I said I wasn’t…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "happysoxdonkey"
published: "2025-08-04T19:42:08.347199Z"
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# How long does it typically take a monstera leaf to unfurl? I have one…

_Posted by happysoxdonkey on 2025-08-04_

How long does it typically take a monstera leaf to unfurl? I have one on my new plant, D'Artagnan, and I’m so excited! It is fenestrated!

OK I said I wasn’t going to get anymore plants but I just ordered a Thai constellation monstera so this will definitely be the last one lol. I am just enjoying my monstera so much I decided I need another. (ALSO: I also definitely don’t need another and have no idea where to put it lol)

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## 6 comments

### Magz commented on 2025-08-04

It takes 900 years to unfurl. Or thats what it feels like when you're excited. They do their own thing, what they want when they want 😂.

#### happysoxdonkey replied on 2025-08-04

Haha I only bought it on Friday yet somehow it’s been DECADES of waiting for it to unfurl!

### Magz commented on 2025-08-04

Also, you definitely need more. 🤷‍♀️

#### happysoxdonkey replied on 2025-08-04

Yes I think you’re right and I probably do need at least one more.

### han 🪴 commented on 2025-08-05

haha i have 5 monsteras atm! never too many. leaves typically take a few days to unfurl

### LittleMorningLatte commented on 2025-08-16

I have a few, and I'd say they take 2.5-4 days to unfurl completely :p thai constilations take a little bit less time IME (side note, when I typed constilations it got auto corrected to constipation 🥲)

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