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title: "Why are my leaves bending upwards? Is that bad?"
description: "Why are my leaves bending upwards? Is that bad?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0m3IPorvR86SWdxFtSB5iA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "SproutBabe"
published: "2024-03-11T14:05:47.116255Z"
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# Why are my leaves bending upwards? Is that bad?

_Posted by SproutBabe on 2024-03-11_

Why are my leaves bending upwards? Is that bad?

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## 3 comments

### Tellie commented on 2024-03-11

Probably adjusting to get more light.

### Plant Father commented on 2024-03-11

looks like your plant might be facing the wrong direction. monstera have a face (where the leaves point) and a backside (where the aerial roots point) if the leaves aren’t facing the light source they will readjust themselves to get more light

#### SproutBabe replied on 2024-03-11

Ah good to know!

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