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title: "Why are the leaves droopy? The top ones are fine but the rest fils…"
description: "Why are the leaves droopy? The top ones are fine but the rest fils limp. 🙏"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/SSYpX9ZomKdnwzKuK7hZHB"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Alexei"
published: "2026-09-02T11:19:45.973823Z"
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# Why are the leaves droopy? The top ones are fine but the rest fils…

_Posted by Alexei on 2026-09-02_

Why are the leaves droopy? The top ones are fine but the rest fils limp. 🙏

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OKympzh8Ks5qflkABA5eNhNLZ2BzHuFipuUWBogpT2E/5PQ1CrGeR1afDTUiHhAX3Q.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Christine commented on 2026-09-02

They don’t really look droopy to me? Looks like that’s just how they are growing. To me the plant looks great!

### Alexei commented on 2026-09-02

[Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/video/OKympzh8Ks5qflkABA5eNhNLZ2BzHuFipuUWBogpT2E/Vu-FzyybSCOoey46thwebg.mp4)

### Colie commented on 2026-09-02

My pothos get droopy when they need water or possibly repotting (soil is no longer holding water)

#### Trisha replied on 2026-09-02

I thought the same thing! It probably needs to be replanted.

### Cy commented on 2026-09-02

When was the last time you checked the root system? If the leaves are soft, they’re not getting enough water. I’d check to make sure it’s not root bound

#### Cy replied on 2026-09-02

If they’re firm, the plant is healthy, the leaves are just angled down

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