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title: "Any reason my monstera decided to toss out a leaf backwards? I’ve had…"
description: "Any reason my monstera decided to toss out a leaf backwards? I’ve had it about two years and it’s never lost a leaf or had issues but this one isn’t as…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "McKenzie"
published: "2026-05-21T23:01:58.375135Z"
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# Any reason my monstera decided to toss out a leaf backwards? I’ve had…

_Posted by McKenzie on 2026-05-21_

Any reason my monstera decided to toss out a leaf backwards? I’ve had it about two years and it’s never lost a leaf or had issues but this one isn’t as fenestrated and is facing the back of the plant as pictured below

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## 8 comments

### Ms.Issy commented on 2026-05-22

Is the window behind the plant particularly sunny? It maybe facing backwards to take in the light from the window.  
I’ve had this happen with my monstera for this reason before.

#### McKenzie replied on 2026-05-22

I hand expected it was all! My porch is pretty heavily shaded which is why I’ve got all the grow lights. But my monstera has been putting of leaves very quickly so it might be getting light hungry

#### McKenzie replied on 2026-05-22

Hadn’t \*

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-05-22

The leaves grow where the most sunlight is! My monstera does this too! How much does she get from that window?

#### McKenzie replied on 2026-05-22

Hi! The light isn’t too intense. I have a shaded porch and there’s a building that casts a shadow on my apartment! But I’m guessing now that it’s getting larger it might need more light. Thank you!

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-05-22

Yes ! I would try putting her one way words the light if you don’t want backwards leaves but sometimes they just do it for no reason!

#### McKenzie replied on 2026-05-22

Thank you! I think I’m going to be ordering a vertical grow light and get her set up and a better moss pole to try and encourage more forward growth.

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-05-22

That’s a great idea !!

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