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title: "my monstera has had two new leaves for 2-3 weeks. they haven’t…"
description: "my monstera has had two new leaves for 2-3 weeks. they haven’t hardened yet, why?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/ibqWDZVKrWSyo38tbW0rwb"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "kally"
published: "2025-09-14T19:57:13.937679Z"
language: "en"
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# my monstera has had two new leaves for 2-3 weeks. they haven’t…

_Posted by kally on 2025-09-14_

my monstera has had two new leaves for 2-3 weeks. they haven’t hardened yet, why?

## 4 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2025-09-15

some leaves just take longer. it can vary based on the plant. i wouldn't worry too much as long as they do eventually harden

#### kally replied on 2025-09-15

okay!

### Jo commented on 2025-09-17

What do you mean by hardened ? New monstera mum here

#### kally replied on 2025-09-17

when they first uncurl, they’re a lighter green and they can bend a lot more, they feel thinner. but as time goes by they darken in color, get a bit stiffer, and feel thicker🫶🏽

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