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title: "Hey everyone! I need help! My monstera cutting that did INCREDIBLE…"
description: "Hey everyone! I need help! My monstera cutting that did INCREDIBLE this summer now seems to be giving me trouble. The bottom leaves look so droopy and the top…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/cRYhIC6KFxrz4icvdruoW6"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Oli"
published: "2026-09-28T12:00:13.712527Z"
language: "en"
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# Hey everyone! I need help! My monstera cutting that did INCREDIBLE…

_Posted by Oli on 2026-09-28_

Hey everyone! I need help! My monstera cutting that did INCREDIBLE this summer now seems to be giving me trouble. The bottom leaves look so droopy and the top is super strong. (I know my photo isn't good quality, today is an especially dark day. Yay autumn.) Is there anything I can do? Is there something wrong? How can I keep him alive all winter to come??

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## 4 comments

### Heather O commented on 2026-09-28

Monsteras love light. I had a similar light to yours and it outgrew it pretty quickly. If you can move it to a window or get a standing light like Barrina vertical grow light, that could make a difference. This is my light-loving Monstera and she was a similar size as yours when I got her.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/1MgVcG5CcuGNpOsXs7YXQF58d8TtJBt7ZNoBdXWUaFA/qE4xHdtdRRW6RY5hf-MVnw.webp?size=large)

#### Oli replied on 2026-09-28

With such a grow light, do you suggest the light go behind the front of the plant or directly in front?

#### Heather O replied on 2026-09-28

I’d suggest putting the light in front. That will also help all the leaves face the same direction. Just make sure the light isn’t too close to the leaves so they don’t burn. You’ll find the right spot!

#### TabbyTai replied on 2026-09-29

Definitely in front. The leaves will face the light and look cool

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