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title: "My daughter brought home a new Monstera not that long ago, and the…"
description: "My daughter brought home a new Monstera not that long ago, and the edges of the leaves are turning brown not really sure what to do"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Plant warrior"
published: "2024-12-14T21:26:16.570143Z"
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# My daughter brought home a new Monstera not that long ago, and the…

_Posted by Plant warrior on 2024-12-14_

My daughter brought home a new Monstera not that long ago, and the edges of the leaves are turning brown not really sure what to do

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## 9 comments

### Madison commented on 2024-12-15

Quickly browning leaves like that are usually due to overwatering. Could also be that it’s too close to a heat source like a vent. Only water when the soil is at least 50% dry and make sure to move it away from any heat sources if it is near one. These plants love bright light so I would also make sure it’s near a window or has a grow light if it doesn’t already.

#### Plant warrior replied on 2024-12-20

Oh my God, I thought that brown leaves meant that they didn’t have enough moisture.

### Madison commented on 2024-12-15

Aloha Plant Life on Youtube has a long but helpful video for diagnosing plant problems titled “Master the Language of Houseplant Leaves.” You can just skip to the section about browning leaves.

#### Tiff replied on 2024-12-15

TFS

### Mel commented on 2024-12-15

Was it cold outside when she brought it home? I nearly lost my first one just due to cold damage taking it from the store to my car!

#### Plant warrior replied on 2024-12-20

No

### Autumn commented on 2024-12-16

it needs water. also, make sure it has bright indirect light. make sure no sunrays hit it!

#### Plant warrior replied on 2024-12-20

My goodness now I’m confused if Brown leaves means there’s too much water or not enough

#### Autumn replied on 2024-12-21

just see if the first is dry or wet. that’s your answer!

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