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title: "First new leaf of a gifted albino cutting (previously rooted in…"
description: "First new leaf of a gifted albino cutting (previously rooted in water). It has started to unfurl at less than half the size of the other two. I know they grow…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "SJ"
published: "2026-09-27T00:20:42.139839Z"
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# First new leaf of a gifted albino cutting (previously rooted in…

_Posted by SJ on 2026-09-27_

First new leaf of a gifted albino cutting (previously rooted in water). It has started to unfurl at less than half the size of the other two. I know they grow as they harden, but does this mean it’s unhappy in this spot?

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## 3 comments

### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-09-27

Give it some time and patience.

### Plant Guy Eli commented on 2026-09-27

When you get a cutting, the first couple new leaves might be smaller. It’s totally normal, the plant just needs time to adjust. It looks like you’re doing great.

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-09-27

I agree, when it’s a new cutting they usually start over and make smaller leaves than previously. Monsteras sometimes will also just throw out smaller leaves just for fun.

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