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title: "I watered this guy the other day. Anyone know why just the one leaf…"
description: "I watered this guy the other day. Anyone know why just the one leaf is droopy and lighter colored?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/65af472688ad6f5433ad1d2e"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Sav"
published: "2024-01-23T04:57:10.904Z"
language: "en"
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# I watered this guy the other day. Anyone know why just the one leaf…

_Posted by Sav on 2024-01-23_

I watered this guy the other day. Anyone know why just the one leaf is droopy and lighter colored?

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## 4 comments

### SlytherinHausPlant commented on 2024-01-23

It’s a new leaf! It will look like the other ones once it ages a bit

#### Sav replied on 2024-01-23

Oh yay!!! I was worried something was wrong with it since it was lighter and droopy. I’m new to monsteras ! Thanks :)

### shalynbri commented on 2024-01-23

Echoing what SlytherinHausPlant said - it’s a new leaf! Enjoy 😊

#### Sav replied on 2024-01-23

Thanks!!!

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