--- title: "I have these two monsteras, that have grown so much since I first…" description: "I have these two monsteras, that have grown so much since I first bought them together in one pot. It’s not giving the monstera look that I was trying to…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/JFPNKDtsL3zXaRw0l2Rtdj" community: "Anything about plants" author: "Logan" published: "2026-09-02T02:23:27.156975Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xCiCtvs6jDH4T9TEiBP7RE8Qd6La_MddfQCwHw-Psg0/Hnij-UcARF2KWfmdCWD-Sg.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Anything about plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg.md) # I have these two monsteras, that have grown so much since I first… _Posted by Logan on 2026-09-02_ I have these two monsteras, that have grown so much since I first bought them together in one pot. It’s not giving the monstera look that I was trying to achieve. So my question is do I propagate some more of the plant or stake/support it with something more sturdy? What should I do?? Im open to any comments or ideas ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xCiCtvs6jDH4T9TEiBP7RE8Qd6La_MddfQCwHw-Psg0/Hnij-UcARF2KWfmdCWD-Sg.webp?size=large) ## 12 comments ### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-09-02 I would suggest getting them closer to a window if at all possible. They like lots of sun. And then you never get to see the leaves bc they face the window. I have my guy turned around just for the picture. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/es2tSIImtdvEuKVukyFuAsXemXldi71xolTNc0c3liU/_ZpPHjRmRma5ltha1THjwA.webp?size=large) #### Logan replied on 2026-09-03 Oh wow what a beautiful plant! I did have mine facing the window before but was so upset that I couldn’t see the leaves. #### Amateur plant mama replied on 2026-09-03 I know it's a bummer to only see the back most of the time. But that's how you get a gorgeous happy plant. ### Holly commented on 2026-09-02 I wonder if perhaps they’re reaching for light? My understanding was that in low light you won’t get as much fenestration. ### Phil commented on 2026-09-02 They are getting very leggy because of low light. Rather than starting over with propagation, get them more light. A lot more. And find a good looking trellis, or a real moss pole. Not those cocoa things. Moss are a pain so I use good looking trellises. To avoid them turning towards the light, I have been using tall floor grow lights that are above the plant. They grow upwards and don’t turn sideways. And place them close together to hide the etoliated stems. #### Logan replied on 2026-09-02 My issue is that I have one large window in my room and a small one. I didn’t want to put them infront of the small window as it takes away too much sun from my other plants. And the smaller window is well just too small. I can try getting them closer to the window. Also what is the benefit of having them closer?!? #### KJ replied on 2026-09-02 The benefit of them being closer to the window would be less etiolation (stretching) and better growth, including more fenestration. You might be able to accomplish the same with a large grow light for them, like Phil suggested. #### Amanda Brooke Lerner replied on 2026-09-02 I live in a small Manhattan studio and only one large window that gets good sunlight so I understand your pain. My indoor jungle is taking over. If you don’t have any natural sunlight options, invest in some excellent grow lights. #### Holly replied on 2026-09-02 Yes to the grow lights! I used to live in a north-facing, half-basement apartment. The grow lights got my plants through it 😅 #### Logan replied on 2026-09-03 What is the benefit of having the plants close together? Side by side meaning _1 more reply in the app_ ### Letty commented on 2026-09-02 They look amazing. Mine are droopy and I don’t know what to do. --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_