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title: "HELP! This is my first monstera so I’m not sure what to do. I had it…"
description: "HELP! This is my first monstera so I’m not sure what to do. I had it under lights and it decided to grow more towards window. Now it’s leaning and I’m afraid…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Lisa"
published: "2026-09-16T15:37:19.881039Z"
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# HELP! This is my first monstera so I’m not sure what to do. I had it…

_Posted by Lisa on 2026-09-16_

HELP! This is my first monstera so I’m not sure what to do. I had it under lights and it decided to grow more towards window. Now it’s leaning and I’m afraid it’s going to fall over.. what can I do?

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## 5 comments

### arienok commented on 2026-09-16

Move to a sunnier room. It's growing to the window like that because it's looking for more light. xx

#### Lisa replied on 2026-09-16

What about it falling over?

#### Amateur plant mama replied on 2026-09-16

If you give it more sun it will right itself. Put the "sun" directly to the front and it will turn. I'm not totally sure but it does look like you may not have her supported correctly as well.

### MsTurner commented on 2026-09-16

You could get it some support also. A trellis or moss pole to help it stand taller. Along with more light of course.

### Lisa commented on 2026-09-16

Will do.. thank y’all for the advice

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