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title: "Why do the underside of some of my monstera leaves look like this?"
description: "Why do the underside of some of my monstera leaves look like this?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ray"
published: "2026-01-25T23:44:54.017151Z"
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# Why do the underside of some of my monstera leaves look like this?

_Posted by Ray on 2026-01-25_

Why do the underside of some of my monstera leaves look like this?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xKuPLJdIFfrfZhsxh-k2cY76Si3XW-pVPksIADxktmU/nBWtJ55RRi-SDqbiefLrWw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xKuPLJdIFfrfZhsxh-k2cY76Si3XW-pVPksIADxktmU/8jhc52zAQV-dfHEt7L_XpQ.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Sarah commented on 2026-01-26

Did you just water it, or are the leaves always like this?

#### Ray replied on 2026-02-01

Recently watered, first time I’ve noticed these leaves

#### Sarah replied on 2026-02-01

If the coloring is temporary, it doesn’t necessarily mean overwatered. I’ve seen some leaves on my scindapsus pictus get like this after a watering, but it fades eventually.

### Madison commented on 2026-01-26

I’m also curious if it was just recently watered or not. It could be a possible sign of the soil not drying out enough in between waterings, but I can’t say for sure.

#### Ray replied on 2026-02-01

Recently watered (same day as picture) but I don’t think it’s overwatered

### Ray commented on 2026-02-01

It was recently watered but I’m pretty confident it hasn’t been overwatered since this plant never gets watered more than once a month and dries out thoroughly

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