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title: "Is there a way to get the leaves of my monstera not pointing down?"
description: "Is there a way to get the leaves of my monstera not pointing down?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Adu"
published: "2024-10-25T21:58:56.161311Z"
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# Is there a way to get the leaves of my monstera not pointing down?

_Posted by Adu on 2024-10-25_

Is there a way to get the leaves of my monstera not pointing down?

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## 8 comments

### Kim commented on 2024-10-25

The leaves turn whichever way the sun is so you can just put it in a direction that will have them turn a different way. Also looks like your plant could benefit from a support :)

#### Adu replied on 2024-10-25

Thanks Kim. So the support is the type that I can tie the stalks to right? To keep it upright?

#### Xanthe replied on 2024-10-25

Yeah

#### Kim replied on 2024-10-28

Yep make sure you only tie the main stem and not the petioles (the part where the leaves attach to the main stem) to the support so that the leaves can move freely in the direction of the light :)

### JusticeStorm commented on 2024-10-26

Yeah maybe a pole or trellis?

### YinDeezy commented on 2024-10-26

Plant is light starved too. It’s pretty leggy. Would recommend placing in a brighter location or getting a grow light.

### Linda commented on 2024-10-30

Would recommend turning pit periodically. All leaves are facing the window, which is good, but the plant needs to regain symmetry. The long branch, I’d trim it off - right? Don’t know - only my instinct

#### YinDeezy replied on 2024-10-30

Disagree with the rotating suggestions monsteras have a distinct front and back. The leaves should always face the primary light source. The back, where the aerial roots grow, should face away from the light source.

OP would probably be better off chopping and propping to reset the growth instead of trying to correct it.

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