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title: "What is happening here? Is that a leaf? 👀 I’ve never had this…"
description: "What is happening here? Is that a leaf? 👀 I’ve never had this “issue” before 🤣"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/MIk71BURhuzVajDsBXIjrp"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Emily C."
published: "2025-06-02T19:18:36.046559Z"
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# What is happening here? Is that a leaf? 👀 I’ve never had this…

_Posted by Emily C. on 2025-06-02_

What is happening here? Is that a leaf? 👀 I’ve never had this “issue” before 🤣

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## 8 comments

### Jneyman commented on 2025-06-02

New leaf!

#### Emily C. replied on 2025-06-02

But where are the roots?!

### Jneyman commented on 2025-06-02

It must be getting enough energy from the existing leaf to fuel the new leaf. I’ve had that happen on pothos a once or twice now too

#### Emily C. replied on 2025-06-02

Did you just plant as is? I’m so confused lol

#### Jneyman replied on 2025-06-02

Leave it in the water until the roots come out

### Jneyman commented on 2025-06-02

It may not fully sprout. Like it might stay in that mode for a bit longer or take longer than usual to unfurl until the roots start to develop. How long have you been water propping it?

#### Emily C. replied on 2025-06-03

It’s been in water for several weeks

### EnokiTada commented on 2025-06-03

I have had it happen to me… its a head start on a new leaf 😁

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