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title: "is this too much sun for my baby monstera? (south facing window)"
description: "is this too much sun for my baby monstera? (south facing window)"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/YdwTgIgVrlx13DaDJM9sI0"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "caroline"
published: "2026-02-16T17:43:22.726463Z"
language: "en"
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# is this too much sun for my baby monstera? (south facing window)

_Posted by caroline on 2026-02-16_

is this too much sun for my baby monstera? (south facing window)

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## 4 comments

### Romi commented on 2026-02-16

I don’t think so! I think the more sunlight the bigger and more fenestrated its leaves! But there is an adjustment period, so keep an eye on the leaves in case they start to scorch and if so, move it back a foot at a time or position it behind another taller plant. Sunlight significantly loses its strength with every foot of distance from the window.

### Auxsman commented on 2026-02-16

Think of Luther Vandros… Never too much, never too much 🤣

### Auxsman commented on 2026-02-16

I’m soo oblivious… you chose a monstera🫶🏼😂

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-02-17

If you’re in the northern hemisphere that is going to burn your baby. I would definitely set it back a few feet or put a sheer curtain over the window.

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