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title: "Could anyone tell me what to do for soft, floppy leaves on my…"
description: "Could anyone tell me what to do for soft, floppy leaves on my monstera? Thank you 😊🪴"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kPTGPbQYSVmOjn9vLjaowg?language=nl"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Britney"
published: "2024-03-19T14:40:52.437247Z"
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# Could anyone tell me what to do for soft, floppy leaves on my…

_Geplaatst door Britney op 2024-03-19_

Could anyone tell me what to do for soft, floppy leaves on my monstera? Thank you 😊🪴

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/W1R7wi6pf7luj_tXeY1LXvzMLQ1pbnMqXElwadvohH4/1ATOrkyGTAuOoXkb7F7YPQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/W1R7wi6pf7luj_tXeY1LXvzMLQ1pbnMqXElwadvohH4/g0-3fDB6TCql4VkUTTPIrQ.webp?size=large)

## 7 reacties

### Mads ❤️ reageerde op 2024-03-19

Looks like overwatering to me. Is the soil wet when you water it?

#### Britney antwoordde op 2024-03-19

With the type of pot I have I can’t feel the bottom of the soil, but I always make sure that the top couple of inches are dry before watering

#### Mads ❤️ antwoordde op 2024-03-19

Try putting a clean bamboo chopstick to the bottom of the pot for around 2 minutes. If it comes out clean, you can water. If it comes out dirty or wet, dont

#### Britney antwoordde op 2024-03-19

Thank you for the tip! 😊

#### Bay Area Plant Mom antwoordde op 2024-03-19

how long have you had it? start lifting your plants and getting to know them! after a while you can tell by the weight of the pot if it’s still wet or not.

### Amy Morgan Grace reageerde op 2024-03-19

I sprinkle food grade diatomaceous earth into the soil of mine.  
There’s silica in it and it helps them with firmness.  
Also, it’s a natural way to kill pests.  
Good stuff.

### sarita reageerde op 2024-03-19

my new leaves come in soft like this sometimes, but will perk right up! i’d give it some time before taking much action

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