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title: "She is looking limp and leaves are curling. Water meter says it…"
description: "She is looking limp and leaves are curling. Water meter says it doesn’t need water. Whatcha think?"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Plauntie"
published: "2026-04-28T02:50:57.437391Z"
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# She is looking limp and leaves are curling. Water meter says it…

_Posted by Plauntie on 2026-04-28_

She is looking limp and leaves are curling. Water meter says it doesn’t need water. Whatcha think?

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## 8 comments

### Eva commented on 2026-04-28

Mine tend to curl like that when my watering schedule is out and they’ve been left dry for too long and then when they’re finally watered again they don’t recover their spring straightaway.

If the water meter says it’s still damp, it might be that it doesn’t need a drink this moment but it’s recovering from previous or chronic dryness. Alternatively, it could be overwatering!

### 9s commented on 2026-04-28

Hi,

If you haven’t repot, then the plant is showing signs that it’s too dark where it is.

Plants need light and water to make glucose. Think of it as a 1:1=food

If you only provide water, but light isn’t enough, it’ll rot.

If you only provide light, and no water, it’ll dry out.

From what I can see, you may just need more light so it can drink the water you’re giving it efficiently. Just be mindful when this wilt happens because of too much water, rot may be around the corner.

#### Plauntie replied on 2026-05-03

It’s sitting right next to the window with natural light.

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#### 9s replied on 2026-05-03

Hello,

Does the sun come in through the window creating a beam of light for at least 6 hours? That’s the amount it usually wants

#### Plauntie replied on 2026-05-10

It’s not been very sunny lately.

#### 9s replied on 2026-05-10

That would do it! If you can provide about 4-6 hours of sunlight where the light is shining directly into the window, like a cat in a ray of light, it’ll be a strong plant 😬

### Plauntie commented on 2026-06-13

I moved her from direct sunlight about 3 feet away a d repotted her and now she has babies and thriving

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### Plauntie commented on 2026-06-23

She continues to do better with the grow light and humidifier.

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