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title: "is it normal for new leaves to be droopy like this at first? it's…"
description: "is it normal for new leaves to be droopy like this at first? it's only unfurled in the last week."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/J0Dq3SY4hoypJVhVbaBnO0"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "plantgeek"
published: "2025-06-30T12:45:54.495999Z"
language: "en"
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# is it normal for new leaves to be droopy like this at first? it's…

_Posted by plantgeek on 2025-06-30_

is it normal for new leaves to be droopy like this at first? it's only unfurled in the last week.

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## 3 comments

### Heather O commented on 2025-06-30

Yes, that’s normal. The leaf will turn a bit darker and harden up as it develops. Congrats on a healthy new leaf!

#### plantgeek replied on 2025-06-30

okay, thank you. this is my first monstera in several years, and my last attempt failed horribly 😅 just a worried plant dad lol. and thank you! super excited about the fenestrations- this is the first mature leaf!

### AllieLof commented on 2025-06-30

Yep. Totally normal. Especially when the leaves get bigger, they will sometimes droop. Nothing to worry about! It’s a gorgeous monstera.

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