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title: "I’ve had her home almost 2 weeks. Lots of indirect light and a grow…"
description: "I’ve had her home almost 2 weeks. Lots of indirect light and a grow light to supplement. Why is she crying and look at the tips?"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Jenn"
published: "2025-05-15T01:04:53.675039Z"
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# I’ve had her home almost 2 weeks. Lots of indirect light and a grow…

_Posted by Jenn on 2025-05-15_

I’ve had her home almost 2 weeks. Lots of indirect light and a grow light to supplement. Why is she crying and look at the tips?

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## 13 comments

### Botanist Bo commented on 2025-05-15

How many times have you watered in that time frame?

#### Jenn replied on 2025-05-15

Just the once

### Sam commented on 2025-05-15

monsteras and other plants will leak excess water out of their leaves. even some of my succulents do it. i would just let her dry out a tad extra before watering her:)

#### Celena replied on 2025-05-15

My monstera I got recently was happy for awhile and now she’s sad and droopy and she’s been crying too idk if my house is too cold my thermostat is ate 73 I need help

### Tonya commented on 2025-05-15

That's guttation! Its monstera sweat, lol. That's what they do when there's extra moisture either from humidity or watering. Did you repot her after arrival?

#### Jenn replied on 2025-05-15

Have not repotted her no. Just gave her the one watering so far. House stays at 21° and humidity around 45%

### Tonya commented on 2025-05-15

The humidity should be good. Check her roots/soil. She may be planted in a soil mix meant for greenhouses. They retain much more moisture than necessary for plants in our homes.

#### Jenn replied on 2025-05-15

Yes she came from a greenhouse

#### Jenn replied on 2025-05-15

I wanted to let her settle in before repotting

### Tonya commented on 2025-05-15

I think that's your answer! Probably moisture retention in the soil. No biggie at all. Just let her dry and acclimate. But if she starts sweating like a human on a hot day, I'd just go ahead and repot her early.

#### Jenn replied on 2025-05-15

Thank you!

### Tonya commented on 2025-05-15

No problem! I love you yap \& this is one of the few times it comes in handy 🤣❤️

#### Tonya replied on 2025-05-15

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