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title: "Why are my monstera’s leaves drooping like this?"
description: "Why are my monstera’s leaves drooping like this?"
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author: "Keerthana"
published: "2026-09-19T00:10:40.250111Z"
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# Why are my monstera’s leaves drooping like this?

_Posted by Keerthana on 2026-09-19_

Why are my monstera’s leaves drooping like this?

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## 6 comments

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-09-19

Most likely humidity but they do look a little underwatered how much water does it get? Does your house have humidity?

#### Keerthana replied on 2026-09-19

It usually gets partial sunlight but I recently put a grow light on it too

#### Keerthana replied on 2026-09-19

I have a humidifier and maintain 50% humidity

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-09-19

Did the leaf harden like that when it was growing or is this new?

#### Keerthana replied on 2026-09-19

The older leaf was like this. New leaf started doing this recently

### Nikiller commented on 2026-09-19

Changes in lighting will cause the plant to adjust to the new conditions. If it gets too bright the leaves will droop forward to catch less light. I agree with leafygreenhouse though, this looks more like thirsty monstera drooping. As the plant grows, fills the pot with roots, and produces new growth, it’s going to gradually uptake the water sooner and sooner causing it to need water more often

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