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title: "Why are my monstera leaves curling under? I got it about a week ago…"
description: "Why are my monstera leaves curling under? I got it about a week ago and I’ve repotted it and watered it since I got it! *photo when I got it on the right"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/sAHtyF8hAqs3VZkMI0PbBJ"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Kennedy"
published: "2026-08-25T01:30:06.081247Z"
language: "en"
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# Why are my monstera leaves curling under? I got it about a week ago…

_Posted by Kennedy on 2026-08-25_

Why are my monstera leaves curling under? I got it about a week ago and I’ve repotted it and watered it since I got it! \*photo when I got it on the right

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/oSkJ3BS7KudRAtneDwYNeZYiGKocu6K2JbvvPM3rWx0/xAQrV4HPSIKSkYu4yV1TLA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/oSkJ3BS7KudRAtneDwYNeZYiGKocu6K2JbvvPM3rWx0/BkjdeaYBRwyaQZ6m9PT9hw.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Nee Cee\_Loves Plant commented on 2026-08-25

This looks like acclimation/repot stress to me. Since it was repotted and watered within the first week, I’d give it time to settle and avoid watering again until the mix actually needs it. The curled leaves may relax once the roots catch up.”

### Rocko commented on 2026-09-12

Mine does that. The terra cotta is too dry for this plant. I had to move mine to a plastic pot. But be careful with overwatering as well. My arch nemesis

#### Kennedy replied on 2026-09-13

Thank you for this!!

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